Russia hockey ban continues through 2027 IIHF Men's World Championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Russia's ban from international hockey will remain in effect until May 2027, as decided by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The decision is based on ongoing safety, security, and sporting integrity concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Belarus, which was implicated in the conflict, will also not participate in the 2027 men's championships. The IIHF council will review Russia's status for the November 2027 IIHF Women's World Championship this coming November, considering the situation at that time.
- •Ban extended through May 2027 IIHF Men's World Championship in Germany.
- •Russia and Belarus banned since February 2022 due to Ukraine invasion.
- •IIHF to review Russia's status for women's championship in November 2027.
- •Belarus excluded from men's worlds in 2027.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — IIHF Upholds Ban On Russia For 2026-27 Campaign
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Russia hockey ban extended through 2027 IIHF Men's World Championship
"The IIHF made a decision on Russia returning to the international stage, as it determined that it will extend its ban on the country from select competition in 2026-27.
"Russia has been banned from international hockey since shortly after the nation invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:30 AMIIHF Upholds Ban On Russia For 2026-27 Campaign
The IIHF made a decision on Russia returning to the international stage, as it determined that it will extend its ban on the country from select competition in 2026-27.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:06 PMRussia hockey ban extended through 2027 IIHF Men's World Championship
Russia has been banned from international hockey since shortly after the nation invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
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