Overview
- The tournament will run Dec. 26, 2026 to Jan. 5, 2027.
- Rogers Place in Edmonton is the primary venue for semifinals and medal games, with Red Deer’s Marchant Crane Centrium as the secondary rink; organizers list 17 games in Edmonton and 14 in Red Deer.
- The bid involves Oilers Entertainment Group, the Red Deer Rebels, Hockey Alberta, the cities of Edmonton and Red Deer, and the Province of Alberta, which committed $11 million in early 2024.
- The 2027 event marks the 20th time Canada has hosted the World Juniors and the fifth time Edmonton has been a host city.
- Canada is also set to host the 2029 tournament in Quebec City and Trois‑Rivières.