MINNESOTA TO HOST THE 2026 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The 10-nation tournament features the best men’s players in the world under 20 years of age and the 29 games of the championship take place over 10 days. The 2026 event marks the 50th anniversary of the IIHF World Junior Championship. Xcel Energy Center, home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, and 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, will serve as the competition venues.

Ticket Packages

All-Session Package - All 29 games

The best value for the biggest fans.
Includes:

  • 10 preliminary round games, 2 quarterfinal games, and 1 relegation game at 3M Arena at Mariucci
  • 10 preliminary round games, 2 quarterfinal games, 2 semifinal games, bronze medal game, and gold medal game at Xcel Energy Center

Prices start at $2,055 (includes taxes & fees)

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Group A Package - On sale March 8th

USA, Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Germany. Package includes:

  • 10 preliminary round games and 2 quarterfinal games at Xcel Energy Center
  • 2 semifinal games, bronze medal game, and gold medal game at Xcel Energy Center

Prices start at $1,525 (includes taxes & fees)

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Group B Package - On sale March 8th

Finland, Czechia, Canada, Latvia, and Denmark. Package includes:

  • 10 preliminary round games and 2 quarterfinal games at 3M Arena at Mariucci
  • 2 semifinal games, bronze medal game, and gold medal game at Xcel Energy Center

Prices start at $1,525 (includes taxes & fees)

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    🎟️ 👉 WorldJuniorsMN26.com

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    From Bemidji to Duluth, Mankato to Rochester, our host cities are fired up to welcome teams for the World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series presented by Delta Dental of Minnesota 🔥

    Get looped in ↪️ mnse.co/pre-tournament.

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    🎟️ Game schedules + ticket info coming this fall. Get looped in ↪️ mnse.co/pre-tournament.

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