We are excited to announce the tentative 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 and Women’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_Tentative.pdf

WDIHC2025 Schedule

Men’s Ice Hockey Games Timesheet

Wednesday, May 7 – Team Arrival

  • Practice: 07:00 – 20:00

Thursday, May 8 – Round 1

  • 07:00 – 12:30 Practice
  • 14:00 Team USA vs. Team Czech Republic
  • 19:00 Team Canada vs. Team Finland
  • Bye – Kazakhstan

Saturday, May 10 – Round 2

  • 07:00 – 10:30 Practice
  • 11:30 Kazakhstan vs. Team Finland
  • 17:00 Team Canada vs. Team USA
  • Jersey Night
  • Bye – Team Czech Republic

Monday, May 12 – Round 3

  • 07:00 – 09:00 Practice
  • 10:00 Czech Republic vs. Kazakhstan
  • 14:00 Finland vs. Team USA
  • Bye – Canada

Tuesday, May 13 – Round 4

  • 07:00 – 09:00 Practice
  • 10:00 Kazakhstan vs. Team USA
  • 14:00 USA vs. Team Canada (Game #1)
  • 19:00 Team Canada vs. Team Czech Republic
  • Bye – Team Finland

Thursday, May 15 – Round 5

  • 07:00 – 12:30 Practice
  • 14:00 Team Canada vs. Kazakhstan
  • 19:00 Team Czech Republic vs. Team Finland
  • Bye – Team USA (Men)

Friday, May 16 – Day Off (Men’s Teams)

  • Practice: 07:00 – 17:00
  • 19:00 Women’s Canada vs. USA (Game #3)
  • Jersey Night

Saturday, May 17 – Deaf Days (Men’s Final Day)

  • 09:30 Bronze Medal (3rd vs. 4th)
  • 13:00 Gold Medal (1st vs. 2nd)

Women’s Ice Hockey Games Timesheet

Monday, May 12 – Team Arrival (Women)

  • 19:00 – 21:00 Team Canada Women’s Practice

Wednesday, May 14 – Day Off (Women’s Games)

  • 19:00 USA vs. Team Canada Women’s (Game #2)
  • Team Tour of their choice (Men’s Teams)

Friday, May 16 – Day Off (Women’s Teams)

  • 19:00 Women’s Canada vs. USA (Game #3)
  • Jersey Night

Saturday, May 17 – Deaf Days (Women’s Final Day)

  • 09:30 Bronze Medal (3rd vs. 4th)
  • 13:00 Gold Medal (1st vs. 2nd)