The International Street & Ball Hockey Federation 2025 U16 & U23 Men’s World Junior Championships will take place in Czechia.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek has been named an official patron for the 2025 ISBHF World Junior Championships. The ISBHF, which stands for the International Street & Ball Hockey Federation, will be hosting its U16 & U23 World Junior Championships in Hradec Králové, Czechia, from June 25–29, 2025. The event will be held at ČPP Arena, which has a capacity of 6,890.

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According to their website, the ISBHF, which is recognized by the IIHF, "is the global governing body of Street & Ball Hockey. Headquartered and registered in Prague, Czech Republic as a non-profit organization." The organization was founded in 1993, with its first World Championship being held in Bratislava, Slovakia, in 1996. The organization runs tournaments for both men and women, with Canada capturing the most total Gold Medals with 35. 

The ISBHF holds multiple tournaments throughout the year, catering to a variety of age groups. Some of the tournaments scheduled for 2025 include the U20 Men’s & Women’s Championship, which will be held in Poprad, Slovakia and the World Masters Championship, scheduled for November 11–16, 2025, in Hamilton, Bermuda. The Masters Championship is open to players 35 and older and will be held at the Pembroke Community Club Ball Hockey Rink.