The IIHF Women’s World Championship 2025 is all set to start. One of the most exciting tournaments in ice hockey brings together the most talented teams in the world. It is starting from 9th April 2025 and will play until 20th of April 2025. The International Ice Hockey Federation organizes it. Let’s take a look at the IIHF schedule, teams, and where to watch.
This even gives an opportunity to the players to showcase their talent and show their teamwork to win the title. With powerhouse teams like Canada, Finland, the United States, and Sweden, the fans can expect an action-packed tournament.
Teams
The organizers divide the team into two groups for the playoffs. The teams are as follows.
| Team A | Team B |
|---|---|
| Canada 🇨🇦 | Germany 🇩🇪 |
| Finland 🇫🇮 | Sweden 🇸🇪 |
| United States 🇺🇸 | Japan 🇯🇵 |
| Czechia 🇨🇿 | Hungary 🇭🇺 |
| Switzerland 🇨🇭 | Norway 🇳🇴 |
IIHF Women’s World Championship 2025 Schedule
| Date | Time (ETD) | Time (IST) | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 9 | 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Germany 🇩🇪 vs. Sweden 🇸🇪 |
| Wednesday, April 9 | 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | United States 🇺🇸 vs. Finland 🇫🇮 |
| Wednesday, April 9 | 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Switzerland 🇨🇭 vs. Czechia 🇨🇿 |
| Thursday, April 10 | 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Norway 🇳🇴 vs. Japan 🇯🇵 |
| Thursday, April 10 | 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Hungary 🇭🇺 vs. Sweden 🇸🇪 |
| Thursday, April 10 | 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Finland 🇫🇮 vs. Canada 🇨🇦 |
| Friday, April 11 | 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Japan 🇯🇵 vs. Hungary 🇭🇺 |
| Friday, April 11 | 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Canada 🇨🇦 vs. Switzerland 🇨🇭 |
| Friday, April 11 | 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Czechia 🇨🇿 vs. United States 🇺🇸 |
| Saturday, April 12 | 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Germany 🇩🇪 vs. Norway 🇳🇴 |
| Saturday, April 12 | 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Czechia 🇨🇿 vs. Finland 🇫🇮 |
| Sunday, April 13 | 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Norway 🇳🇴 vs. Hungary 🇭🇺 |
| Sunday, April 13 | 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Sweden 🇸🇪 vs. Japan 🇯🇵 |
| Sunday, April 13 | 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM | United States 🇺🇸 vs. Canada 🇨🇦 |
| Monday, April 14 | 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Hungary 🇭🇺 vs. Germany 🇩🇪 |
| Monday, April 14 | 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Finland 🇫🇮 vs. Switzerland 🇨🇭 |
| Monday, April 14 | 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Canada 🇨🇦 vs. Czechia 🇨🇿 |
| Tuesday, April 15 | 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Sweden 🇸🇪 vs. Norway 🇳🇴 |
| Tuesday, April 15 | 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Japan 🇯🇵 vs. Germany 🇩🇪 |
| Tuesday, April 15 | 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Switzerland 🇨🇭 vs. United States 🇺🇸 |
IIHF Playoff Schedule
| Round | Date | Time (ETD) | Time (IST) | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal 1 | Thursday, April 17 | 4:00 AM | 1:30 PM | TBD |
| Quarterfinal 2 | Thursday, April 17 | 7:30 AM | 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Quarterfinal 3 | Thursday, April 17 | 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM | TBD |
| Quarterfinal 4 | Thursday, April 17 | 2:30 PM | 12:00 AM (Apr 18) | TBD |
| Semifinal 1 | Saturday, April 19 | 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| Semifinal 2 | Saturday, April 19 | 7:30 AM | 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Semifinal 3 | Saturday, April 19 | 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM | TBD |
| Bronze Medal | Sunday, April 20 | 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM | TBD |
| Gold Medal | Sunday, April 20 | 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM | TBD |
Where to Watch
To watch this exciting ice hockey tournament in India. You can watch it on the local sports channels like Star Sports, or you can watch it on the online platform Jio-Hotstar.
