International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)

https://www.iihf.com/
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International Ice Hockey Federation, also known as IIHF, a privately owned organization headquartered in Switzerland, was founded in 1908 and operates with approximately 210 employees. The organization reported $46.7M in revenue as of 2023 and functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. It serves as the governing body of international ice hockey, featuring 83 member associations, with each association acting as the national governing body of the sport in its respective nation.

2023 Revenue

Founded

1908

Headcount

282

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Sports Teams and Clubs

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On July 20, 2026, several players and one coach, some with distinguished careers in International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) events, announced their retirements. Previously, on July 15, 2026, the IIHF reported the successful first round of ticket sales for the 2027 IIHF World Championship in Germany, with all 38,000 tickets for the opening game between Germany and Switzerland on May 13, 2027, at the Veltins-Arena selling out within hours. This follows an announcement on July 14, 2026, that FloSports secured exclusive U.S. media rights to the IIHF Men’s World Championship through a new four-year agreement starting with the 2027 tournament. The deal, brokered by IIHF media partner Infront, grants FloSports' FloHockey platform exclusive U.S. streaming rights to every game of the Men’s World Championship, as well as the Division IA and Division IB World Championships.

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International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)'s revenues were less than $100M in 2023. Caretta Research has split International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)'s revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is ice Hockey. For full access to International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

20th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

Players who have recently announced their retirement

The early part of this summer has seen several players, and one coach, announce their retirement. Some had distinguished IIHF careers; some were more NHL-oriented; and, some were here, there, and everywhere. But they all played the greatest game on ice and gave it their all.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Jul

15th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

38,000 Tickets Sold for Opening Game between Germany and Switzerland

The start of ticket sales for the IIHF World Championship Germany 2027™ is a huge success. The first round of sales for the Veltins-Arena has now officially ended. Within just a few hours, all 38,000 tickets for the game between Germany and Switzerland on 13 May 2027 were sold—an impressive demonstration of the tremendous interest in the IIHF World Championship Germany 2027™.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Jul

14th

2026

06:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates, Partnerships

FloSports Lands Exclusive U.S. Rights to IIHF Men's World Championship Beginning in 2027

FloSports has acquired the exclusive U.S. media rights to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Men’s World Championship under a new four-year agreement that begins with the 2027 tournament. Brokered by IIHF media partner Infront, the deal gives FloSports’ FloHockey platform exclusive U.S. streaming rights to every game of the IIHF Men’s World Championship, as well as the Division IA and Division IB World Championships.

Sports Video Group

Jun

27th

2026

19:30

B2B Tag

2026 NHL Entry Draft wraps up

The NHL has added 223 names to its register of draft choices after seven rounds of selections, and of that number a whopping 97 come from Europe. That translates to 43.5 per cent of all players, which is just below the 98 from two years ago.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Jun

20th

2026

19:30

B2B Tag

Verhoeff grows with international experience

Canadian defender Keaton Verhoeff looks set to go high in this year’s NHL draft (June 26–27, 2026, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo). And that’s no surprise for followers of IIHF play. The Alberta native represented his country at World Juniors and World U18 this year, winning gold in January before captaining the younger age group in Slovakia.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Jun

18th

2026

19:30

B2B Tag

Jonathan Toews says farewell

Jonathan Toews, one of the greatest players of the 21st century, announced his retirement this afternoon after a 16-year NHL career and a spectacular international career that began in 2006. The 24th—and youngest—member of the IIHF’s prestigious Triple Gold Club, Toews won everywhere he played.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Jun

17th

2026

19:30

B2B Tag

Caroline Harvey goes first overall to Vancouver in PWHL Draft

Caroline “K.K.” Harvey was chosen first overall by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the 2026 PWHL Draft, held on Wednesday in Detroit. The 23-year-old University of Wisconsin defender was the first American to go first overall since Taylor Heise in the very first draft in 2023.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Jun

9th

2026

19:30

B2B Tag

18 Men’s World Championship in Duluth, Minnesota

USA Hockey announced today that it will host the 2027 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship in Duluth, Minnesota, April 22-May 2. The IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship is the premier international ice hockey tournament for the world’s top 16- and 17-year-old players and serves as one of the sport’s most important showcases for future NHL stars.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Jun

8th

2026

07:30

Events, B2B Tag

IIHF announces groups for 2027 men's ice hockey world championship with no mention of Russia

ZURICH — The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced the groups for next year's men's world championship without listing Russia, after last month saying the country's eligibility would be decided “on an event-by-event basis.” Host nation Germany shares a group with Sweden and defending champion Finland, the IIHF said Monday.

Newsday

Jun

8th

2026

01:00

Events, B2B Tag

IIHF announces groups for 2027 men’s ice hockey world championship with no mention of Russia

ZURICH — The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced the groups for next year’s men’s world championship without listing Russia , after last month saying the country’s eligibility would be decided “on an event-by-event basis.” Host nation Germany shares a group with Sweden and defending champion Finland, the IIHF said Monday.

The Washington Times

Jun

1st

2026

15:15

B2B Tag

UAE wins hosting rights for 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship Division II Group A

ABU DHABI, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has won the right to host the 2027 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division II, Group A, following a vote at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) Annual Congress in Zurich, Switzerland.

Gulf News

May

29th

2026

15:03

Events, B2B Tag

IIHF renews confidence in Kuwait to host 2027 World Championship

The Kuwait Winter Sports Club announced on Friday that the International Ice Hockey Federation has renewed its confidence in Kuwait by awarding the country hosting rights for the 2027 Division IV Ice Hockey World Championship, scheduled to take place next April.

Timeskuwait

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International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) sells broadcasting rights of its 6 ice Hockey competitions to 67 companies globally, covering 20 countries. International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)'s rights holders include Warner Bros. Discovery. International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) currently holds 2 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including ice hockey.

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