World Cup of Hockey 2028: Host Cities Announced

0:00On March 16th, here's the latest surrounding the NHL. Hockey fans got great news this week, with the NHL and NHL Players Association announcing host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague in Czechia will welcome the best on-best international tournament, coming right after the Olympics. The event is slated for February 2028 as an eight-team competition split into two groups of four. Exact dates and team assignments are still pending, but Calgary and Prague will handle round robin games plus one playoff match of each, while Edmonton hosts the semi-finals and final. These cities are thrilled for the honor, both emotionally and financially. Calgary Flames fans can showcase their new Scotia Place arena, opening just in time for the 2027, 2028 NHL season. Edmonton's crowd always packs the house, and Prague brings experience from past world championships and NHL games. Passionate supporters in all three spots promise electric atmospheres,

1:01especially with Czech stars like David Paschernack, drawing huge crowds to the O.O. 2. Arena. The selection rewards reliable hockey hotbeds that beat out other contenders. Plenty of details remain, including the full team list, likely Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Switzerland, Germany, and possibly. Russia or Slovakia. Officials say they'll follow global athletics trends on any geopolitical issues to keep focus on the game. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Some chase peace. I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com