2027 Ice Hockey World Championships to Open at Schalke Stadium
The upcoming tournament will begin at Gelsenkirchen’s iconic Schalke Stadium, reviving the historic atmosphere of the 2010 edition.
Jul 27, 2026
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Germany to Open 2027 IIHF Men’s World Championship at Veltins-Arena
The opening match between Germany and Switzerland will take place in Gelsenkirchen’s Veltins-Arena, a retractable‑roof soccer ground that previously hosted a record‑breaking hockey game. The 2027 championship will also be staged in Mannheim and Düsseldorf, with all U.S. games streamed by FloHockey.
Jul 27, 2026
Germany‑Switzerland Opens 2027 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Gelsenkirchen
Germany and Switzerland will kick off the 2027 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Gelsenkirchen, a venue that last set attendance records in 2010, as the tournament moves across Mannheim and Düsseldorf, with FloHockey securing U.S. broadcast rights.
Jul 27, 2026