Alberta and Czechia will host the fourth edition of the World Cup of Hockey, a country-versus-country hockey tournament set to hit the ice in February 2028, the NHL announced Monday. Team Canada poses with the trophy following their victory over Team Europe during World Cup of Hockey finals action in Toronto in 2016. Member of Parliament Eleanor Olszewski, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith watch the announcement of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey being hosted in Alberta, in Edmonton on March 16. Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack speaks during the announcement of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey being hosted in Alberta, in Edmonton on March 16. The World Cup of Hockey is projected to generate an estimated $375 million in economic impact for Alberta, the release states.
Source: CBC News March 17, 2026 10:51 UTC