Ice hockey worlds 2027 to open in Schalke stadium like in 2010

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The 2027 Ice Hockey World Championships will commence in Gelsenkirchen's Schalke stadium, replicating the 2010 opening venue. Germany will face Switzerland in the tournament opener on May 13, with subsequent games hosted in Dusseldorf and Mannheim.

Next year's ice hockey world championships in Germany will face off in Gelsenkirchen's big arena like they did in 2010, organizers said on Tuesday. Hosts Germany will play Switzerland in the tournament opener on May 13, 2027, before all other games will take place in Dusseldorf and Mannheim.