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2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship Begins in Czechia

Canada, the defending champion, faces roster challenges as the tournament kicks off with global broadcast accessibility.

Hilary Knight #21 of United States of Czechia looks for an option to pass to while Tereza Radova #27 of Czechia restricts her forward progress in front of the USA bench during the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship at Adirondack Bank Center on April 05, 2024 in Utica, New York.
Canada players celebrate their gold medal win over United States at the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship in Utica, N.Y., Sunday, April 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Overview

  • The 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship runs from April 9 to April 20 in České Budějovice, Czechia, featuring 10 international teams divided into two groups.
  • Canada enters as the defending champion, relying on its veteran core despite injuries to key players, including goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens.
  • The tournament structure includes preliminary rounds, quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal games, with the gold medal match scheduled for April 20.
  • Broadcast coverage is available on NHL Network in the U.S. and TSN in Canada, with streaming options like Fubo offering free trials to widen accessibility.
  • The championship serves as a critical stage for roster evaluation and preparation ahead of the 2026 Milan Olympics, with Canada and the U.S. as favorites for gold.