HOCKEY CANADA
2026-27 National Junior Team
Road to the World Juniors
Alberta Welcomes Hockey’s Next Generation. December 17–23, 2026 | 12 Games | Six Communities
Canada’s holiday hockey tradition starts early in Alberta.
See Canada and its rivals take the ice in communities across the province as it prepares for the IIHF World Junior Championship 2027. Find a matchup close to home and make international hockey a part of your holiday plans.
Pick your game. Explore all 12 games across Alberta. Be there.
Choose your community
Find your matchup and get tickets through your community’s official ticket page.
| Date | Location | Game | Tickets Starting At (+ fees) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | ||||
| Tuesday, Dec. 22 | Rogers Place (Edmonton) | Canada vs. Sweden | BUY NOW! | |
| Blackfalds | ||||
| Monday, Dec. 21 | Eagle Builders Centre (Blackfalds) | Norway vs. Germany | Coming Soon | |
| Wednesday, Dec. 23 | Eagle Builders Centre (Blackfalds) | Norway vs. Slovakia | Coming Soon | |
| Wednesday, Dec. 23 | Eagle Builders Centre (Blackfalds) | Czechia vs. United States | Coming Soon | |
| Camrose | ||||
| Saturday, Dec. 19 | Camrose Recreation Centre (Camrose) | Switzerland vs. Slovakia | Coming Soon | |
| Tuesday, Dec. 22 | Camrose Recreation Centre (Camrose) | Switzerland vs. Finland | Coming Soon | |
| Cold Lake | ||||
| Thursday, Dec. 17 | Imperial Oil Place Arena (Cold Lake) | Germany vs. Switzerland | BUY NOW! | |
| Lloydminster | ||||
| Saturday, Dec. 19 | Cenovus Energy Hub (Lloydminster) | Latvia vs. Germany | Coming Soon | |
| Red Deer | ||||
| Friday, Dec. 18 | Marchant Crane Centrium (Red Deer) | Canada vs. Finland | BUY NOW! | |
| Sunday, Dec. 20 | Marchant Crane Centrium (Red Deer) | Canada vs. Sweden | BUY NOW! | |
| Monday, Dec. 21 | Marchant Crane Centrium (Red Deer) | United States vs. Latvia | BUY NOW! | |
| Sunday, Dec. 20 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre (Red Deer) | Latvia vs. Germany | Coming Soon | |
| Saturday, Dec. 19 | Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre (Red Deer) | Slovakia vs. Czechia | BUY NOW! | |
View the full schedule and results.
Meet the teams
Canada • Czechia • Finland • Germany • Latvia • Norway • Slovakia • Sweden • Switzerland • United States
FAQ
Q: What is the Road to the World Juniors?
A: The Road to the World Juniors brings 12 pre-tournament games to six Alberta communities from Dec. 17-23, 2026, as teams prepare for IIHF World Junior Championship 2027.
Q: When do tickets go on sale?
A: Ticket sales begin Oct. 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. Alberta Time (ABT). Some games will go on sale later. Check out the community ticket options above for on-sale dates and availability.
Q: How do I buy tickets?
A: Choose your community above to visit its official ticket page. For Red Deer, select the venue hosting your game.
Q: How much are tickets?
A: Prices and ticket options vary by community. Visit the official ticket page for pricing, fees and available seating.
Q: Where can I see the full schedule?
A: Find every matchup, date, game time and arena in the full schedule. All game times are in Alberta Time (ABT). View the full schedule.
Q: Who can help with my ticket order?
A: Contact the ticket provider listed on your purchase confirmation for help with your order.
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