World Cup of Hockey 2028 Host Cities Announced

Best-on-best international hockey competition returns in 2028 with host cities in Czechia and Canada

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:34pm

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The NHL has announced the host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, with Prague, Czechia and Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta, Canada selected to welcome the best international hockey players for the prestigious tournament.

Why it matters

The World Cup of Hockey is one of the premier international hockey competitions, featuring the top national teams and players from around the world. The selection of these host cities highlights the continued global popularity of the sport and provides an opportunity for fans in Czechia and Canada to experience the excitement of best-on-best international hockey.

The details

The 2028 World Cup of Hockey will take place in three cities - Prague, Czechia and Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. This will mark the first time the tournament has been held in Czechia, while Calgary and Edmonton have previously hosted World Cup of Hockey events.

  • The 2028 World Cup of Hockey is scheduled to take place in 2028.

The takeaway

The selection of these host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey demonstrates the continued global appeal of international hockey competitions and provides fans in Czechia and Canada the opportunity to witness the best players in the world compete for their national teams.