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Dolny Kubin 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Women's World Championships

Dolny Kubin, Slovakia will write history from 26 to 31 August when it hosts the first-ever World Para Ice Hockey Women's World Championships. The tournament will see national teams from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Norway, and the USA, alongside a Team World composed of players from various nations. 

The 2025 Women’s World Championships will be held at the Dolny Kubin Winter Stadium featuring round-robin play followed by a medal round. 

Since 2022, World Para Ice Hockey has increased women's participation, rising from 0.01 percent to nearly 20 percent, anchored by the first two editions of the Women’s World Challenge held in Green Bay, USA. The tournament also featured an all-women officiating crew for the first time. The third edition of the Women’s World Challenge took place in Skien, Norway, last year with USA defending the title ahead of Canada.

Dolný Kubín is located in the Zilina Region in northern Slovakia, 270 km from Slovakian capital Bratislava and 45 km from the Polish border. The city has hosted a series of World Para Ice Hockey Development Camps and friendly Para ice hockey tournaments such as the Slovakia Cup.

The 2025 Women's World Championships will be streamed live on YouTube and more information on how to follow the event will be shared soon.

Dolny Kubin 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Women's World Championships key information and documents for teams can be found below

Competition information

•   Competition dates: 26 to 31 August 2025
•   Venue:  Dolny Kubin Winter Stadium in Dolny Kubin, Slovakia