Quebec City Hosts 2027 Women’s World & 2029 World Juniors
quebec City and Trois-Rivières to Co-Host World Juniors and Women’s Worlds
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Published September 4, 2024, at 18:41:54 EDT
key Announcements
Quebec city and Trois-Rivières, Quebec, will jointly host the 2029 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. Quebec City will exclusively host the 2027 IIHF Women’s World Championship, with most games taking place at the 18,000-seat Videotron Center. This marks the first time Quebec City will host the Women’s World Championship.
The announcements were made by Hockey Canada, solidifying Quebec’s role as a major hub for international hockey. Katherine Henderson,President and CEO of Hockey Canada,expressed excitement about hosting the tournaments on home soil and welcoming fans to Quebec.
Tournament Details and Timeline
The 2029 World Junior Championship will be co-hosted by Quebec City and Trois-Rivières. Quebec City previously co-hosted the World Juniors in 1978 with Montreal. The 2027 Women’s World Championship will be held entirely in Quebec City.
The host city for the 2026 World Junior Championship is scheduled to be announced at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) semi-annual congress on October 3-4, 2024. the 2026 tournament is already slated for Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, while Alberta will host in 2027 before the event moves to Finland in 2028. Host cities within Alberta have not yet been determined.
Statements from Key Figures
Katherine Henderson, Hockey Canada’s President and CEO, stated, We are thrilled that our national women’s team and our national junior team will be competing for medals on home soil in front of passionate crowds, and we look forward to welcoming hockey fans to Quebec in 2027 and 2029.
Isabelle Charest, Quebec’s Minister of Sport, Recreation and the Outdoors, added, Hockey is our national sport and a great source of pride for Quebec, and we are proud to have the prospect to host these two major world championships.
Historical Context
The last time Canada hosted the Women’s World Championship was in 2023, in brampton, Ontario. The 2023 tournament saw the United States defeat Canada in the gold medal game.
The World Junior Championship has a long history, dating back to 1977. Quebec City’s previous co-hosting role in 1978 represents a significant moment in the tournament’s Canadian history.
Impact and Future Outlook
Hosting these championships is expected to provide a significant economic boost to both Quebec City and Trois-Rivières,attracting tourism and generating revenue for local businesses. The events will also showcase quebec’s passion for hockey to a global audience.
The selection of Quebec as a host underscores Canada’s continued commitment to international hockey and its role in developing the sport. The IIHF’s decision reflects the quality of facilities and the enthusiastic fan base in the province.