2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Denmark

ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST SPORT EVENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DENMARK
JYSKE BANK BOXEN
FRIDAY 4th MAY- SUNDAY 20th MAY

2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Denmark

It’s going to be huge. Gigantic.

One of the biggest sport events in the world is coming to Denmark. It will be legendary when the giants, the ice hockey heroes, put on their national team shirt and fight for the title: World Champions. For the first time ever, the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship will be held in Denmark.

The host tem of Denmark will play in Group B in Herning, with Canada, Finland, USA, Germany, Norway, Latvia and newcomer South Korea. The games will be played at the 11,000-seat indoor arena, Jyske Bank Boxen. The first puck drop takes place on 4th May 2018. The worlds 16 best ice hockey teams will play 64 games during the tournament. 30 of these games will be played in Herning.

IIHF ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2018

JYSKE BANK BOXEN - HERNING (30 GAMES)
GROUP B: Canada, Finland, USA, Germany, Norway, Latvia, Denmark and Korea

Game period: 4 – 17 May
Preliminary Round: 4 - 15 May
Two quarterfinals: 17 May

ROYAL ARENA - COPENHAGEN (34 GAMES)
GROUP A: Russia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Belarus, Slovakia, France and Austria
Game period: 4 – 20 May

Preliminary Round: 4 – 17 May
Two quarterfinals: 17 May
Semifinals: 19 May
Finals (Bronze Medal Game & Gold Medal Game): 20 May

Click here for the full game schedule

HOCKEY CAMP HERNING

"Festival style" fan accommodations – right next door to Jyske Bank Boxen Hockey Arena.

Do you want to get close to the action on ice at the 2018 IIHF World Championship in Herning, Denmark? We invite you to join the action, when the area around MCH Exhibition Centre Herning is transformed into a giant ice hockey camp with fan accommodation.

The onsite ice hockey camp offers joint celebration, community and a variety of accomodation types to cater for your need. You are guaranteed an exciting experience together with other cheerful ice hockey fans.

The camp offers accommodation in different price groups.

Read more and book your accommodation here:

Hockey Camp Herning

TICKETS

Prices:

Single game tickets from DKK 69 to DKK 2,235.

BUY YOUR TICKETS

All tickets are excl. ticket fee to Ticketmaster (ticket fee DKK 25).

HOSPITALITY

Hospitality material and packages are available upon request, please contact Nicholas Stephansen on nst@2018.iihfworlds.com

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Fanzone in Herning

Be a part of the ice hockey party – free of charge

When the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship takes place in Herning, one of the MCH exhibition halls and outdoor area will be transformed into a giant mecca of food and beverages, activities for both children and adults, a large and varied music and entertainment program and many cosy ‘hang out’ areas. In the Fanzone everyone can join the fun and experience the atmosphere at one of the largest sport events in the world. It is completely free of charge to join – also if you have yet to purchase your ticket for the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.

Most of the 10.000 m2 combined indoor and outdoor Fanzone contain a large variety of activities. You can beat your friends in air hockey or football pool, play floorball, try the new and cool asphalt curling and test your own capabilities on the artificial ice rink. On the stage, you will experience a program packed with live music, competitions, entertainment and dance shows. You can also meet some of the many sponsors and partners behind the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Denmark. For instance, you can purchase the latest 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship merchandise in the large outdoor tent in the middle of the Fanzone.

Do you find yourself getting thirsty or hungry don’t despair, as the Fanzone offers more than 20 different outlets with food and beverages including Thai food, sushi, pizza, the famous Danish hot dogs, as well as cocktails, coffee, wine etc. and of course lots of beer.

After each game, the arena will be emptied in order to prepare the arena for the following game. With the Fanzone right next door to the arena, you get plenty of opportunity to experience the ice hockey atmosphere and sense of ‘togetherness’ with all the many fans, which is very special for ice hockey.

Overview Jyske Bank Boxen and Fanzone here

Read the Venue Guide here

The Fanzone is open from the 4th – 17th May 2018 and it opens 2 hours prior to the first game of the day and will close around midnight daily (00.00). You are welcome to stay and party until around midnight on a daily basis. The Fanzone is closed on 16th May.
A free bus shuttle service will be in operation from 10.00 – 24.00 hours from the 4th – 17th May taking you from Herning city (3 km away) to the Fanzone and Jyske Bank Boxen. If you arrive by car, there is free parking at the venue MCH.
The Fanzone can boast an area of 10.000 m2 – a 5.000 m2 indoor Fanzone and 5.000 m2 outdoor area with a total capacity of 10.000 people
The Fanzone is positioned right outside the Ice Hockey Arena, Jyske Bank Boxen – you go through the Fanzone on the way to the arena
The Fanzone opens 2 hours prior to the first game of the day and will close around midnight daily (00.00)
Free access for all – also without a ticket for the IIHF 2018 Ice Hockey Championship and if you arrive by car, there is free parking.
There is a free shuttlebus daily from 10.00 - 24.00 hours from Herning city/railway station to Jyske Bank Boxen and the Fanzone
More than 20 different food and beverage outlets, ‘hang out’ areas, entertainment on giant screens, daily stage program including: a variety of live music, competitions, dance show and morning yoga/gymnastics
Activity areas made by the official sponsors and partners
Play air hockey or try out asphalt curling; beat your friends in hockey on the artificial ice or win over new friends in fastest puck competitions – and many more activities to try
There will also be a ticket office, Information counter and cloakroom area and VisitHerning’s stand can provide you with tourist information and cash point.
All concession stands accept most payment/credit cards.

FANWALK

Join the 3.2km Fanwalk and experience the spirit of fans when ice hockey enthusiasts from all over the world make their way to the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship games.

The Fanwalk route starts at the city square in the center of Herning and ends at the 11,000-seat indoor arena, Jyske Bank Boxen where everybody can take part in the ice hockey party in the official Fanzone positioned right outside the Ice Hockey Arena, Jyske Bank Boxen.