We are excited to announce the final schedule for the upcoming 2025 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships (WDIHC)! The tournament will take place from May 7-17, 2025, at the UBC Arena in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

This year, we’re bringing together teams from around the world to compete in both Men’s Ice Hockey tournaments. The schedule is subject to change, but we’re thrilled to share it with you today!

https://www.wdihc2025.ca/pdfs/WDIHC_2025_Schedule_Final.pdf

WDIHC2025 Schedule

Men’s Ice Hockey Games Timesheet

  • Wednesday, May 7: Arrivals, check-in at UBC dorms after 3:00 PM
  • Thursday, May 8:
    • Practice sessions
    • Audiologist exams
    • TD meetings
  • Friday, May 9:
    • 11:00 (PST) – Czech Republic vs. USA
    • 15:00 (PST) – Kazakhstan vs. Finland
    • 19:00 (PST) – Hungary vs. Canada
  • Saturday, May 10:
    • 11:00 (PST) – Finland vs. Hungary
    • 15:00 (PST) – Czech Republic vs. Kazakhstan
    • 19:00 (PST) – Canada vs. USA
  • Sunday, May 11: OFF (No Games) – Practice Day
  • Monday, May 12:
    • 11:00 (PST) – Finland vs. Czech Republic
    • 15:00 (PST) – Canada vs. Kazakhstan
    • 19:00 (PST) – Hungary vs. USA
  • Tuesday, May 13:
    • 11:00 (PST) – Hungary vs. Czech Republic
    • 15:00 (PST) – USA vs. Kazakhstan
    • 19:00 (PST) – Canada vs. Finland
  • Wednesday, May 14: OFF (No Games) – Practice Day
  • Thursday, May 15:
    • 11:00 (PST) – Czech Republic vs. Canada
    • 15:00 (PST) – Kazakhstan vs. Hungary
    • 19:00 (PST) – USA vs. Finland
  • Friday, May 16: OFF (No Games) – Practice for Medal Games
  • Saturday, May 17 – Finals:
    • 09:30 (PST) – Bronze Medal Game
    • 13:00 (PST) – Gold Medal Game
    • 18:00 (PST) – Closing Ceremonies / BCDSF’s 50th Banquet
  • Sunday, May 18: Departures – Teams return to their countries

*** We regret to announce that the Deaf Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament has been cancelled. ***