World Juniors Fanfest
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Visit the mapDec 26 - Dec 30, 2024; Jan 2, 4 and 5, 2025 - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Dec 31, 2024 - 2:00 PM - Midnight.
Date
December 26, 2024 - January 5, 2025Show Information
Details will be announced closer to the start of the tournament. Don’t miss out—register now at HockeyCanada.ca/FanFest to stay up to date and get information as soon as it is released!
Location
Aberdeen Pavilion2025 World Juniors Fan Fest!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO | GAMES & SHUTTLE SCHEDULE | ABOUT
The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship takes over Ottawa this holiday season, and Fan Fest is back and bigger than ever! Located at the historic Aberdeen Pavilion in the heart of the nation’s capital, Fan Fest is free, family-friendly fun for all ages to enhance the World Juniors experience.
Starting Boxing Day, put on your Team Canada gear and don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the excitement of Canada’s holiday hockey tradition. Fan Fest includes family-friendly activities, watch parties, beer gardens, live bands, a New Year's Eve celebration, synthetic ice rink and ball hockey rinks, merchandise, exhibits, games, prizing, and much more.
Are you a ticket holder? Learn more about how to get to TD Place on World Juniors game days ›
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
✓ PARKING - Please note: Parking at TD Place is limited. There are no in and out privileges with pre-purchased parking. Please plan to use alternative modes of transportation to get to TD Place including free OC Transpo 3 hours before and after the event, simply show your event ticket to any OC operator. You will also find alternate parking in the area. ✓ SHUTTLES: Free shuttle service available from Carleton University.
Pickup & Drop Off Locations:
• Carleton U Parking, east side of the P18 lot. See details below.
• TD Place, by Gate 3 area.
Guests can park at Carleton U in the P5, P7, or P18 lot and use the free shuttle, which picks up and drops off on the east side of the P18 lot. Note that guests are responsible for parking fees. Payments can be made at Pay stations, through the Hotspot mobile app (htsp.ca), or by scanning the parking lot QR code.
✓ LEARN MORE:
GUEST INFO HUB ›
THE ARENA GUIDE ›
ACCESSIBILITY AT TD PLACE ›
PLAN YOUR TRIP ›
For any questions, please email the Box Office at boxoffice@tdplace.ca.
Join Us For The World Juniors Fan Fest at Aberdeen Pavilion
FAN FEST HOURS:
Dec 26 - Dec 30, 2024; Jan 2, 4 and 5, 2025 - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Dec 31, 2024 - 2:00 PM - Midnight.
FAN FEST GAMES AT ABERDEEN PAVILION & SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
| DATE | GAME TIME | TEAMS | SHUTTLE HOURS |
| Thu, Dec 26 | 12:00 PM | SVK vs. SWE | 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | CZE vs. SUI | ||
| Fri, Dec 27 | 1:00 PM | SUI vs. SVK | 12:00 PM- 8:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | SWE vs. KAZ | ||
| Sat, Dec 28 | 1:00 PM | KAZ vs. CZE | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Sun, Dec 29 | 12:00 PM | SUI vs. SWE | 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | CZE vs. SVK | ||
| Mon, Dec 30 | 1:00 PM | SVK vs. KAZ | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue, Dec 31 | 12:00 PM | KAZ vs. SUI | 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Jan 1, 2025) |
| 5:00 PM | SWE vs. CZE | ||
| Thu, Jan 2, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Quarterfinal 1 | 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | Quarterfinal 3 | ||
| Sat, Jan 4, 2025 | 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM | Semifinal | 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Sun, Jan 5, 2025 | 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM | Final | 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
ABOUT
The moment hockey fans have been waiting for is here!
Get ready to experience the world’s best Under-20 hockey players battle it out for gold in the heart of Canada! For the first time since 2009, Ottawa will welcome teams from across the globe as they compete for junior hockey’s most prestigious title. Whether you're supporting Team Canada or cheering for international favorites, there's nothing like the excitement of live hockey at this iconic tournament.
Get ready for top-tier, high-stakes, emotionally-charged hockey, featuring future NHL stars on the cusp of their professional careers. You don’t want to miss Canada’s holiday hockey tradition played in front of the world’s most passionate fans!
LOCATIONS
The Canadian Tire Centre will be the primary competition venue and host a total of 18 games, including one pre-tournament game.
TD Place will host 12 games during the tournament in addition to two pre-tournament games featuring Team Canada.
• Teams:
Group A: Canada, Finland, Germany, Latvia, and the United States.
Group B: Czechia, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland.