WM schedule is here: these are Austria’s duels!

The Austrian national ice hockey team competes in the preliminary round of Group A at the 2026 World Cup in Zurich. Strong opponents are waiting there: host Switzerland, the USA, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Hungary and Great Britain. It will be a real endurance test for the Austrians, but at the same time a large stage to prove themselves internationally.

Here is the overview of all the preliminary round games in Austria:

Game plan Austria – Group A (Zurich)

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 12:20 p.m.

    Great Britain – Austria

  • Sunday, May 17, 2026 – 4:20 p.m.

    Austria – Hungary

  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – 4:20 p.m.

    Latvia – Austria

  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – 4:20 p.m.

    Austria – Switzerland

  • Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 8:20 p.m.

    Austria – Germany

  • Sunday, May 24th, 2026 – 8:20 p.m.

    Finland – Austria

  • Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – 4:20 p.m.

    USA – Austria

Austria starts with two directional encounters against Great Britain and Hungary. This is followed by the games against Latvia and host Switzerland before going with Germany, Finland and the USA.

Image: ÖEHV agency Diener-Eva-Manhart


Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson

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