Next February, the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina as the sporting highlight of the winter. For the first time in 20 years, both the women's and men's national teams together again for Team Germany at the Olympic Games. The last time both teams ran together at the opening ceremony was in 2006 at the Olympic Games in Turin.
For both DEBteams, the International Ice Hockey Federation IIHF has possible Group divisions It has been known since September 2024 that the men's selection without Russia's participation, they would face the USA, Latvia and Denmark. If the Russian athletes take part in the tournament, the constellation would change accordingly. Denmark, Finland and the Czech Republic would then be the German team's group opponents.
Also the Women There are currently two scenarios that the IIHF has recently published: If Russia takes part, the German women will face the Russians and the national teams from Japan, Italy and Sweden. If Russia does not take part, France will move up to the German group. Accordingly, the opponents of the DEB-Women France, Italy, Japan and Sweden.
The final decision on whether the Russian athletes will participate will be made by the IOC in due course. Currently, the DEB no detailed statement can yet be made about the possible game dates and venues of the German ice hockey teams. The first phase of ticket sales for the 2026 Olympics (drawing among registered interested parties) took place last February. Additional ticket contingents will be available from April 2025.