A year before the big event: preparations are in full swing
Christian Hofstetter, General Secretary of the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Zurich and Fribourg, expresses his optimism: “The anticipation is immense! Our team is working tirelessly to organise a world-class tournament and ice hockey festival. We cannot wait to provide spectators from all over the world with an unforgettable experience.”
Cooperation between the venues, authorities and partners is running to schedule. The focus is currently on adding the finishing touches to the infrastructure, the Official Fan Zones and the TV and media requirements, as well as implementing the ticketing and hospitality strategy. Ice hockey fans…