The annual IIHF World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend (WGIHW) is back for its 15th edition over the weekend of Oct. 16-18, 2026.
The event has grown into a truly global affair, with more than 30 countries across six continents taking part last year.
It’s a time when rinks open their doors to thousands of girls and women, inviting them to take part in hockey events – often trying the game for the first time.
And this IIHF event marks another exciting season for the women’s game. At the highest level, the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2026 in Denmark (6-16 November) will be one of the main highlights. We’re also looking forward to the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship 2027 in Czechia in January.
In the club game, the PWHL continues to grow, while Europe’s top leagues are already underway.
But none of that elite-level excitement would be possible without strong grassroots. WGIHW brings women and girls together at the start of their hockey journeys, introducing people to the game and forging new friendships through our wonderful sport.
Want to follow the World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend? Our tracker, below, will be updated all weekend long. Make sure to follow @iihfhockey on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates during the weekend and use the official hashtag #WGIHW. Organizers can submit the reporting form to be included in the tracker.
The event has grown into a truly global affair, with more than 30 countries across six continents taking part last year.
It’s a time when rinks open their doors to thousands of girls and women, inviting them to take part in hockey events – often trying the game for the first time.
And this IIHF event marks another exciting season for the women’s game. At the highest level, the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2026 in Denmark (6-16 November) will be one of the main highlights. We’re also looking forward to the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship 2027 in Czechia in January.
In the club game, the PWHL continues to grow, while Europe’s top leagues are already underway.
But none of that elite-level excitement would be possible without strong grassroots. WGIHW brings women and girls together at the start of their hockey journeys, introducing people to the game and forging new friendships through our wonderful sport.
Want to follow the World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend? Our tracker, below, will be updated all weekend long. Make sure to follow @iihfhockey on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates during the weekend and use the official hashtag #WGIHW. Organizers can submit the reporting form to be included in the tracker.