IIHF unveils 2027 World Championship schedule as Ukraine returns to elite division

Monday, 7 September 2026, 22:31 Seven group-stage games await, but the opening matchup will test Ukraine against a familiar European powerhouse on German ice. The International Ice Hockey Federation has published the schedule for the 2027 World Championship in the top division. The tournament will be held in Germany from May 14 to 30 at venues in Düsseldorf and Mannheim. As reported by the online media outlet Ukrinform. Ukraine will compete in Group A. Its opponents will be Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Austria and Slovenia. Ukraine's 2027 World Championship Schedule At the group stage, each team will play seven matches. The top four teams in each group will advance to the quarterfinals, while the team finishing last will be relegated to Division IA. May 14, 17:20 – Ukraine – Sweden. May 16, 21:20 – Germany – Ukraine. May 18, 17:20 – Ukraine – Austria. May 19, 21:20 – Slovenia – Ukraine. May 21, 17:20 – Latvia – Ukraine. May 22, 21:20 – Finland – Ukraine. May 24, 21:20 – Ukraine – Switzerland. Ukraine's Return to the Top Division Ukraine's national team will compete in the top division of the World Championship for the first time since 2007. Before beginning preparations for the 2027 World Championship, the team will play in three stages of the European Nations Cup, scheduled for November, December and February. More interesting materials: