Welcome to Finland!

Host citiy Vantaa is easily accessible from around the world. Together with capital city Helsinki, it offers lots to do and see in addition to the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women's World Championship.

In Finland, English is widely understood and spoken, which helps foreign visitors to make the most out of their visit. 

There are several possibilities for short- and long-term accommodation available. Good option with plenty of hotels in Vantaa and Helsinki Region is the Official Partner of the Event, Sokos Hotels. 

Also moving around is easy both by public transportation and private cars. 

HSL is responsible for public transport in the entire Helsinki Region, which makes it convenient for the visitors. We highly recommend to download the free HSL app from AppStore, GooglePlay or AppGallery to find tickets and routes easily and to buy single, day or season tickets with personal debit/credit card. 

For those who prefer private cars, there is a parking area located in vicinity of both venues. 
Read more about host cities at the official websites: 

Vantaa
Helsinki Region

Welcome to Vantaa and to the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women's World Championship

U18 Women´s Worlds previously in Finland

IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women´s World Championships have been organized once before in Finland. It was year 2013 and in Heinola, Vierumäki, the Sport Institute of Finland. Canada won this tournament, USA got silver and the bronze medals went to the Swedes.