International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)

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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:

Switzerland earned the IIHF Sustainability Award on October 1, 2026, for its approach to embedding sustainability throughout the IIHF World Championship 2026, with Christian Hofstetter accepting the recognition from Beate Grupp, Chairperson of the IIHF Sustainability Committee. Previously, on September 30, outgoing IIHF President Luc Tardif reflected on his five years in office as the organization prepared for its Semi-Annual Congress in Tenerife, Spain. Earlier in September, Hockey Canada and the IIHF announced the schedule for the IIHF World Junior Championship 2027 on September 22, confirming the tournament would begin on Boxing Day in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, with individual tickets going on sale on September 25. This followed preparations for the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship, which, as of September 17, was 45 days away, with teams and the IIHF officials' team finalizing rosters. On September 2, the schedule for the IIHF World Championship Germany 2027 was unveiled at a press event at the Düsseldorf Dome.

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Oct

1st

2026

06:30

ESG, B2B Tag, Sustainability Initiatives, Events and Conferences, Award Wins

Sustainability with a lasting impact

Switzerland’s approach to embedding sustainability throughout the IIHF World Championship 2026 has earned it this year’s IIHF Sustainability Award, recognizing work designed to leave a positive legacy long after the final whistle. Christian Hofstetter accepted the award on behalf of the Organizing Committee from Beate Grupp, Chairperson of the IIHF Sustainability Committee.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Sep

30th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Management Changes

Luc’s Legacy

As the IIHF gets ready for an eventful Semi-Annual Congress in Tenerife, Spain, the outgoing President Luc Tardif sat down one last time in a quiet area and reflected on his five years in office. Looking in the rear-view mirror is a much different exercise than dealing with the pressures of the job on a daily basis, but it is a learning experience all the same.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Sep

22nd

2026

21:23

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Schedule and Individual Ticket Information Announced for IIHF World Junior Championship 2027

Tournament begins Boxing Day in Edmonton and Red Deer; individual tickets on sale Sept. 25 EDMONTON & RED DEER, Alberta – Hockey Canada and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) have announced the schedule for the IIHF World Junior Championship 2027, which is set for Dec.

SIRC

Sep

17th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Women’s World Championship on

With the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship just 45 days away, the teams are getting ready to put in the final touches on the rosters, and the IIHF officials’ team is no exception. As with the competing teams, or any other team for that matter, the selection is a balance of veterans and new talents that can support and learn from each other, without compromising the quality of officiating.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Sep

2nd

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Schedule, ticket sales and anticipation: The IIHF World Championship Germany 2027 gathers momentum

Things are becoming concrete: The schedule has been confirmed, anticipation is growing and the exciting phase is beginning for fans. At a press event at the Düsseldorf Dome today, Monday, the schedule for the IIHF World Championship Germany 2027™ was unveiled.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Sep

1st

2026

07:55

B2B Tag

Mahidol University Engages with IIHF and Explores High Performance Center Model in Zurich, Switzerland – Mahidol University

On 30–31 August 2026, Prof. Piyamitr Sritara, M.D., FRCP, President of Mahidol University, together with Dr. Somsak Leeswadtrakul, President of the Mahidol University Alumni Association under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King; H.E. Mr. Paolo Dionisi, Ambassador of Italy to Thailand, Prof.

Mahidol University

Aug

31st

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

IIHF Continental Cup 2027 First Round, Group B Schedule Set

The IIHF Continental Cup2027 gets underway in October, and the schedules are set for the opening group stage. There’s a clash between familiar Erste Liga rivals in store as Group B gets underway in Estonia. Estonia’s Viru Sputnik hosts Group B as the club returns to the IIHF Continental Cup after 15 years away.

International Ice Hockey Federation

Jul

31st

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

U20 Summer Showcase comes to a close

American forwards piled up the points at the World Junior Summer Showcase this past week in Windsor, Ontario. Ethan Wyttenbach (Qunnipiac University) and Mikey Berchild (U.S. National Development Team) each had 16 points. Wyttenbach and Berchild each played two games with USA Blue, which defeated Sweden 6-1 on 26 July and beat Finland 5-1 on 27 July.

International Ice Hockey Federation

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.

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