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NHL, NHLPA launch World Cup of Hockey 2028 host process - ESPN

The NHL and NHLPA have launched their host city selection process for World Cup of Hockey 2028, officially marking the return of the international best-on-best tournament.

WCH 2028 will be an 8-nation tournament scheduled for Feb. 2028. Unlike the last World Cup in 2016, which the 23-and-under Team North America and Team Europe for unaffiliated international players, this edition will only feature nation-specific teams.

The event is expected to feature round-robin and quarterfinal games in two host cities, with the semifinals and championship game currently anticipated to take place in one of those cities, «subject to final host city selection,» according to the NHL. The tournament is expected to last 12 days with 17 games.

«The World Cup of Hockey is a showcase of international hockey at the highest level, and we are thrilled to begin the host city selection process for 2028,» said NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in a statement. «This tournament offers cities a chance to be part of something truly global, while delivering meaningful economic and cultural benefits in return.»

The host city selection process is international in scope and «open to all cities with arena facilities that could meet NHL competition standards.» The NHL and NHLPA will reach out to some potential sites, but the process is open to any bidder. The NHL is looking for cities that meet the baseline requirements for facilities but also «present a compelling and distinctive vision for the tournament.»

The deadline for expression of interest pitches is July 18 for North America and July 30 for international markets. The NHL and NHLPA will determine which bids move on to the next phase. The Request for Proposal process launches in August 2025. Final host

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