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Thank you for purchasing tickets to the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship! We’re excited to welcome you to one of the world’s most thrilling international hockey events of the year.

GAME LOCATIONS

Grand Casino Arena (GCA) – Saint Paul

16 games, including:

  • Group A Preliminary Round - USA, Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany
    • Two Quarterfinal games
    • Medal Rounds
  • Semifinals, Bronze Medal Game, Gold Medal Game

 

3M Arena at Mariucci (3MAM) – Minneapolis

13 games, including:

  • Group B Preliminary Round - Finland, Czechia, Canada, Latvia, Denmark
    • Two Quarterfinal Games
    • Relegation Game

TICKET DELIVERY & MOBILE ACCESS

All tickets are digital only. Paper tickets will not be accepted.

Your tickets were sent to the email address used at purchase. You must use that same email to log in to the correct mobile app.

Step 1: Download the Required Mobile App(s)

Depending on your ticket package(s), you may need one or both apps below. Download them from the App Store or Google Play Store.

Minnesota Wild App

Grand Casino Arena is home to the NHL Minnesota Wild. Use the Minnesota Wild app for all games at Grand Casino Arena. 

Gopher Sports App

3M Arena at Mariucci is home to the University of Minnesota Gopher Hockey program. Use the Gopher Sports app for all games played at 3M Arena at Mariucci. 

Use the table below to see which app you need for your ticket package.

 

Required App

All-Session

29 Games at

Both Arenas

Group A

Package

16 Games at

GCA Only

Group B

Package

16 Games at

Both Arenas

Medal Round

4 Games at GCA Only

GCA

Single Games & 4-Game Country Mini Packs

3MAM Single Games & 4-Game Country Mini Packs

Wild App

X

X

X

X

X

 

Gopher Sports App

X

 

X

 

 

X

Step 2: Confirm Your Email Address

Use the same email address you used when purchasing tickets.

If you cannot remember your password, select “Forgot Password” in the app.

Step 3: View & Manage Your Tickets

In the Minnesota Wild App:

  • Open the app
  • Tap Tickets
  • Select My Wild Account
  • Log in with your ticket purchase email

In the Gopher Sports App:

  • Open the app
  • Tap Tickets
  • Log in or create an account using your ticket purchase email

Step 4: Manage Your Tickets

You can now:

  • Add tickets to your mobile wallet
  • Transfer tickets to family or friends

We strongly recommend adding tickets to your mobile wallet before arriving in case of limited internet access.

Screen shots of tickets will not be accepted.

WHERE IS THE BOX OFFICE LOCATED?

Located in the main lobby at the Southeast Entrance (Gate 1)

Box Office Hours during World Junior Championship
Friday 12/26: 9 a.m. until halfway through 5 p.m. game 2nd period
Saturday 12/27: 9 a.m. until halfway through 5 p.m. game 2nd period
Sunday 12/28: 9 a.m. until halfway through 1 p.m. game 2nd period
Monday 12/29: 9 a.m. until halfway through 5 p.m. game 2nd period
Tuesday 12/30: 9 a.m. until halfway through 1p p.m. game 2nd period
Wednesday 12/31: 9 a.m. until halfway through 5 p.m. game 2nd period
Thursday 1/1: CLOSED
Friday 1/2 : 9:30 a.m. until halfway through 5 p.m. game 2nd period
Saturday 1/3: CLOSED
Sunday 1/4: 11:30 a.m. until halfway through 7:30 p.m. game 2nd period
Monday 1/5 : 11:30 a.m. until halfway through 7:30 p.m. game 2nd period

Purchase IIHF World Junior Championship tickets

Grand Casino Arena Box Office

Payment

  • Credit card only
  • Cash is not accepted

WHAT IF I LOSE INTERNET ACCESS?

Add tickets to your mobile wallet before arriving.

HOW DO I TRANSFER TICKETS?

When tickets are transferred:

  • The recipient receives a new barcode
  • The sender’s barcode becomes invalid

To transfer tickets:

  1. Sign in to the Minnesota Wild App
  2. Select your event and tap Transfer
  3. Complete identity verification
  4. Choose tickets and enter recipient email or phone number
  5. Tap Transfer

You will receive confirmation once tickets are accepted.

Visit Ticketmaster’s help page to learn more about transferring tickets.

HOW DO I GET TO GRAND CASINO ARENA?

Grand Casino Arena is located at 199 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul 55102

The arena is accessible from I-94 and I-35E and is located at West Kellogg Boulevard and West 7th Street.

You can plan your route by following directions on our website.

Drive time will vary, depending on weather, time of day and day of the week.

  • Public Transit: Metro Transit buses and Green Line light rail
  • Skyways: Climate-controlled walkways connect downtown buildings

WHERE CAN I PARK FOR GRAND CASINO ARENA?

Find full parking details at this link.

Connected parking ramps:

  • RiverCentre Parking Ramp
  • Kellogg Parking Ramp

Additional nearby ramps are available downtown.

Advance Parking:
ParkWhiz allows advance purchase for select ramps. Book Parking
Note: RiverCentre and Kellogg ramps are first-come, first-served.

RIDE SHARE SERVICES

Official pickup and drop-off locations:

  • Gate 4 on West 7th and 5th Street (Northeast corner of arena)
  • Drop-off and pick-up zone along Kellogg Blvd. outside Saint Paul RiverCentre
  • Rice Park entrance along Washington Street

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WHAT ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

Grand Casino Arena offers ADA-compliant services.

BAG POLICY

Allowed:

  • Purses up to 12” x 12” x 6” (X-ray screening required)
  • Small clutches or wallets 4” x 6” x 1.5”
  • Medical and parenting bags (screened)

Not allowed:

  • Backpacks
  • Coolers
  • Large totes

Find full details of our venue’s policies at our Guest Services Guide.

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WILL I NEED CASH?

No. Cash is not accepted at Grand Casino Arena.

Accepted:

  • Credit cards
  • Apple Pay / Google Pay

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS

Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Concessions, restaurants, and bars are available throughout the arena.

Find full details of our food and beverage options at this link.

Gluten-free and vegan options are offered.

Questions? Visit Guest Services or contact Levy at 651-726-8130.