US EditionWorld Junior Championship Brings Hockey Fans, Economic Boost to Twin Cities
The 10-day tournament draws thousands globally, boosting local businesses, restaurants, and souvenir sales across St. Paul and Minneapolis, with fans enjoying world-class under-20 hockey talent.
- On Dec. 26, 2025 the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship opened at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul and 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, drawing international spectators through Jan. 5, 2026.
- Minnesota is hosting the event to showcase under-20 talent in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, a 10-day tournament uniting communities through top players through Jan. 5, 2026.
- Merchandise sales at Grand Casino Arena included three souvenir stands with a $150 Team USA jersey and $40 T-shirts, reported during the tournament period.
- Local bars and restaurants reported rapid crowding on opening day, and Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub expects heavy crowds across the nearly two-week event with chef Mik German's residency at Alary's.
- International visitors like the Novotny family from the Czech Republic boosted attendance, while Rice Park in St. Paul and 24 restaurants near the action broadened tourism and fan experiences.
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Duluth News Tribune
How much will merch cost me at the 2026 World Juniors?
ST. PAUL — Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul and 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis are hosting the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship through Jan. 5, featuring the best hockey players in the world who’ve yet to reach their 20s. How much will a hat, T-shirt or sweatshirt set you back at the games? Adult T-shirts run $40, while a youth T with Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox is $30. Hooded sweatshirts are $75 while hats — winter, trucker or ball …
Minnesota is center of the hockey universe as World Juniors tournament begins
The puck drops Friday on the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Junior Championship, taking place in the Twin Cities. Ten countries have sent teams to Minnesota, including some of the best under-20 men’s hockey players in the world.
Finns off and running
Finland scored two goals in the opening two minutes and skated to an impressive 6-2 win over newly-promoted Denmark this afternoon at 3M Arena at Mariucci. This was only the fourth meeting all time between these countries at the World Juniors, the Finns now having won three. The Danes are right back at it tomorrow night against another formidable opponent in Czechia. The Finns have a day off before facing Latvia on Sunday. Petteri Rimpinen …
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