The host cities for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship [http://thn.com/international] have been named. The historic tournament will return to Alberta, with Edmonton and Red Deer hosting. The 2027 World Juniors will start on December 26, 2026, with the Gold Medal Game scheduled for January 5, 2027. As per the press release, "The 18,500-seat Rogers Place, home of the National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers and Western Hockey League’s Edmonton Oil Kings, will serve as the primary competition venue and host 17 games, including both semifinals and the medal games. The additional 14 games are set for the 7,050-seat Marchant Crane Centrium, home of the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels." The two cities were supposed to host the 2021 World Juniors before it was cancelled. Edmonton last hosted in 2022, while Red Deer's last tournament was in 1995. In both years, Canada picked up Gold Medals in Alberta. Aug 20, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Team Canada forward Mason MacTavish (23) celebrates with the World Junior Championship trophy after winning the championship game during the IIHF U20 Ice Hockey World Championship at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e6a4d532-e1f2-4dd3-84ab-a9159436fce9.jpeg] Aug 20, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Team Canada forward Mason MacTavish (23) celebrates with the World Junior Championship trophy after winning the championship game during the IIHF U20 Ice Hockey World Championship at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Kelowna Rockets Provide Injury Update On Peyton Kettles [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/kelowna-rockets-provide-injury-update-on-peyton-kettles] Prince Albert, Everett, Edmonton & Calgary Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 9 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/prince-albert-everett-edmonton-calgary-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-9-rankings] WHL Players Who Could Represent Canada At The 2026 World Juniors [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-players-who-could-represent-canada-at-the-2026-world-juniors] Don Nachbaur Sets Impressive WHL Coaching Record [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/don-nachbaur-sets-impressive-whl-coaching-record] WHL Announces Suspensions For DeSilva & Anholt [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-announces-suspensions-for-desilva-anholt] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c7cbf67f-7695-4fe5-947e-130cb6328c3b.jpeg] The Hockey News
