General
IIHF World Championships · Participants Regulations · Sport · Game Schedule
120.1The 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 before the Participating MNAs no later than May 31st preceding the Championship. The final Game Schedule shall be approved no later than July 31st preceding the Championship.
120.2The Game Schedule structure shall mandatorily reflect one of the models indicated under Art. 5 of the IIHF Sport Guidelines. The Host shall seek IIHF approval if they wish to deviate from any such models.
120.3The Host acknowledges that if Participating Teams cannot agree on a game schedule, then the IIHF Council shall make the final decision.
120.4No 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.
120.5No team shall have more than two (2) consecutive days off without playing a game.
120.6There shall be no less than twenty (20) hours between the end and the start of two (2) games by the same team.
120.7The wish of the Host as to the game time and game allocation will be taken into consideration if requested at the time of the game schedule approval.
120.8Partially modified game schedules proposed by the Host or by the IIHF Commercial Partner (e.g., by switch of rounds), taking into account television needs and spectator attendance, must be reviewed by the IIHF.
120.9If the 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.