USA Hockey Will Stage 2025 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship In Texas

USA Hockey has announced that in conjunction with the NHL’s Dallas Stars, it will host the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship in Frisco and Allen, Texas, from April 23-May 3, 2025.  The 10-nation tournament, which features the best men’s players in the world under the age of 18, began in 1999 and will be played on U.S. soil for just the fourth time.

“We’re excited to host this world-class event and showcase the future stars of the NHL in greater Dallas-Fort Worth,” said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey. “We appreciate the partnership of the Dallas Stars and know that teams and fans will enjoy not only outstanding facilities, but also the renowned Texas hospitality.”

“We are proud to be able to host next year’s U18 World Championship,” said Brad Alberts, president and CEO of the Dallas Stars.  “We demonstrated our ability to host a world-class event under some extremely difficult circumstances during COVID and are grateful to be able to host once again with our great Texas hockey fans in attendance.”

THE VENUES

The tournament, which consists of 29 total games, will be staged at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas, and the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas.

Comerica Center will play host for Group B preliminary round play, which will include the U.S., Sweden, Czechia, Switzerland and Germany. The facility will also host two quarterfinal games, both semifinal contests, and the bronze and gold-medal games.