WC: 2029 World Championship bidding process - Slovakia, Hungary & Britain

[vorky]

As far as I know, Slovakia dosen't have a 12k+ arena then they are not qualified to host. If Slovakia wants to build a 15k arena by 2029 then they don't have enough time. Could it be an idea if Slovakia and Hungary co-hosts? They're bordering countries and Budapest and Bratislava are just a short 2 hour drive apart.

We will see when official applications are known. Yeah, there is possibility of Slovakia and Hungary co-hosting the Worlds. As well as with Brno.

 

[Fjorden]

We will see when official applications are known. Yeah, there is possibility of Slovakia and Hungary co-hosting the Worlds. As well as with Brno.

Czechia have not sent a letter of intent in time for the deadline, so I guess they're not in the mix here.

 

[vorky]

Czechia have not sent a letter of intent in time for the deadline, so I guess they're not in the mix here.

I am just writing what media have published. They asked Miro Šatan (SZLH Pres.) and the Slovak minister of sport about scenarios for 2029 Worlds. The replies were 1. building a new arena, 2. possibility with Brno if arena is ready, 3. Italy and Hungary coming with an idea to co-host the Worlds with Slovakia. But yeah, too early to claim anything.

 

[Albatros]

Riga 2006 is old era which is never coming back. Riga 2021 was played during COVID, without attendance, arena requirements were not met. If the IIHF wants to go strict with hosting arena requirements in future, Riga can not host any future tournament alone. Meaning elite division.

Ultimately the IIHF Championship Regulations only state how many seats have to be reserved to the IIHF and its partners, which is in hundreds.

 

[Fil]

Riga hosted alone in 2006 and 2021.

But Riga in 2021 was only cause of covid

I am just writing what media have published. They asked Miro Šatan (SZLH Pres.) and the Slovak minister of sport about scenarios for 2029 Worlds. The replies were 1. building a new arena, 2. possibility with Brno if arena is ready, 3. Italy and Hungary coming with an idea to co-host the Worlds with Slovakia. But yeah, too early to claim anything.

I could see a Budapest-Bratislava situation

 

[Albatros]

But Riga in 2021 was only cause of covid

Maybe, but they did fulfill the requirements. And the tournament wouldn't have been going to Minsk even without the pandemic situation.

 

[Fil]

Maybe, but they did fulfill the requirements. And the tournament wouldn't have been going to Minsk even without the pandemic situation.

What was the capacity of the 2nd stadium they used?

 

[Albatros]

Officially exactly 6,000, which just so happens to be the minimum set in the IIHF bid regulations.

 

[Miro4Norris]

As a Finn, I'll always be supportive for Bratislava Worlds

 

[Albatros]

I am just writing what media have published. They asked Miro Šatan (SZLH Pres.) and the Slovak minister of sport about scenarios for 2029 Worlds. The replies were 1. building a new arena, 2. possibility with Brno if arena is ready, 3. Italy and Hungary coming with an idea to co-host the Worlds with Slovakia. But yeah, too early to claim anything.

Unless Italy gains promotion next year they'll also soon be out by the fact of not having enough years in the top division.

 

[Fil]

As a Finn, I'll always be supportive for Bratislava Worlds

Might as well just give you guys the trophy lol

 

[Czechboy]

Please Brno and Bratislava
.. about 100kms apart and my dream is to see czechs play their group games in Brno (hometown) before I am CzechOldman

 

[vorky]

Hungary and Czech rep. in talks, Brno (new arena) and MVM Dome in Budapest (source)

 

[Albatros]

The MVM Dome is really going to struggle if the Czechs are in a different group, best hope Slovakia isn't.

 

[Fil]

Can someone make a Czech-Hungary logo
Like the Birtish one in this thread plz.
Cause idk how to do that kind of stuff

 

[Albatros]

Can someone make a Czech-Hungary logo
Like the Birtish one in this thread plz.
Cause idk how to do that kind of stuff

 

[Fil]

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Thanks dude

 

[Jumptheshark]

Also, I heard something about you have to be in top division for 5 years to bid for World Championships can anyone tell me if this is true?
Because if it is Hungary and UK are not getting the games

They awarded the French the games after only being back up for 2 years.

 

[FrHockeyFan]

According to the latest IIHF Calendar of Events (February 3), Slovakia is the only remaining applicant.

https://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/IIHF_Calendar_of_Events.pdf