General

100.1The Host shall prepare a timetable of games outlining playing teams (if possible), times and playing site (the “Game Schedule”) in accordance with the provisions of this Event Code and submit a proposal for approval by the Participating MNAs no later than ten (10) days before the first day of the Semi-Annual Congress preceding the Championship.

100.2The Game Schedule structure shall mandatorily reflect one of the models indicated under Section III of the IIHF Sport Guidelines. Shall the situation require the Host to deviate from such models, then they shall seek prior IIHF approval.

100.3In the event that the Host and the Participating Teams cannot agree on a game schedule, then the IIHF Council shall make the final decision.

100.4No team may be called upon to play more than one (1) game per day or more than two (2) games in three (3) consecutive days. Exceptionally, three (3) games in a row may be played only if all involved MNAs agree.

100.5No team shall have more than two (2) consecutive days off without playing a game.

100.6There shall be no less than twenty (20) hours between the end and the start of two (2) games by the same team.

100.7If requested at the time of the game schedule approval, the Host's wish as to the game time and game allocation will be respected.

100.8Partially modified game schedules proposed by the Host (e.g. by switch of rounds), taking into account television broadcasts and spectator attendance, must be reviewed by the IIHF.

100.9If a Championship is played in more than one arena, the higher-ranked teams at the conclusion of the Preliminary Round shall keep their playing site for the respective Playoff or Final Round.