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NHL to Announce 2028 World Cup of Hockey Plans at GM Meetings
The best-on-best international hockey tournament is set to return after a long hiatus.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:42pm
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The NHL is expected to announce details about the 2028 World Cup of Hockey at the ongoing GM Meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. The international best-on-best tournament was last held in 2016, and the upcoming edition is seen as a way for the league to capitalize on the momentum from recent high-profile hockey events like the 2026 Olympics.
Why it matters
The World Cup of Hockey is a marquee event that generates significant interest and viewership. After a long gap since the last tournament, the NHL is looking to reestablish the World Cup as a premier international hockey competition that can showcase the league's top talent.
The details
According to reports, the NHL is expected to announce the field of teams and host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. The tournament will take place in North America and Europe, with the exact locations to be determined through a host city bid process. One notable question is whether Russia will be invited, as the NHL has previously stated they will not participate if the country remains banned by the IIHF.
- The NHL GM Meetings are currently underway in Palm Beach, Florida.
- The World Cup of Hockey announcement is expected to come on the first day of the GM Meetings, Monday, March 16, 2026.
The players
Gary Bettman
The commissioner of the National Hockey League, who will be making the World Cup of Hockey announcement.
Jack Hughes
The American hockey player who scored the gold medal-winning goal for the United States at the 2026 Olympics.
Megan Keller
The American hockey player who scored the gold medal-winning goal for the United States at the 2026 Olympics.
What they’re saying
“The NHL is expected to announce its World Cup of Hockey plans today after Day 1 of the GM meetings here in Palm Beach, Florida. The best on best event goes in February 2028.”
— Pierre LeBrun, TSN Reporter
What’s next
The NHL is expected to reveal the host cities and participating teams for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey at the conclusion of the first day of the GM Meetings on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The takeaway
The return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028 represents the NHL's effort to capitalize on the growing international interest in hockey, particularly after the success of the 2026 Olympics. The tournament will provide an opportunity for the league's top stars to compete against each other on the global stage, potentially generating significant viewership and excitement among hockey fans.
