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2028 World Cup of Hockey Returns to Calgary, Edmonton, Prague

3/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague will co-host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, returning after a decade.
The tournament features 17 games in February 2028, with Calgary and Prague hosting six round-robin games and one elimination game, and Edmonton hosting the semifinals and final.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman described best-on-best competition and said these cities are ideal venues for hockey fans as the event will showcase top players from eight nations.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics featured over 3,000 athletes from 82 nations, generating approximately $1 billion in revenue. This event followed a year marked by significant global challenges, including natural disasters and the H1N1 pandemic. The upcoming 2028 World Cup of Hockey in Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague aims to continue this legacy of international competition, highlighting the importance of global sporting events in fostering camaraderie.

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Story summary

Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague will co-host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, returning after a decade.
The tournament features 17 games in February 2028, with Calgary and Prague hosting six round-robin games and one elimination game, and Edmonton hosting the semifinals and final.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman described best-on-best competition and said these cities are ideal venues for hockey fans as the event will showcase top players from eight nations.

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