Photo by: Svenska Bandyf\u00f6rbundet<\/p>\n\n
Bandy fans are in for a unique winter celebration as the 2026 Men’s and Women’s World Championships will be held at Pori’s artificial ice rink from January 12\u201318, 2026<\/strong>. By decision of the International Bandy Federation, the championships return to Finland for the first time in 25 years \u2013 and Pori has the honor of hosting this historic event.<\/p>\n\n The last time Finland hosted the Bandy World Championships was in Helsinki in 2001. Now, Pori makes its debut on the map as a World Championship host city. The tournament will bring the world’s top teams and thousands of spectators to the city, who will experience the fast-paced and spectacular winter sport at its best.<\/p>\n\n \u2013 \u201cIt is a great honor to have the Bandy World Championships in Pori. This is a unique opportunity for both the city and Finnish bandy as a whole,\u201d<\/em> states the chairman of the Finnish Bandy Association, Antti Parviainen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n The championships coincide with the 60th anniversary season of Pori’s Naruker\u00e4. The club’s chairman, Jani Raukko<\/strong>, describes the atmosphere: Naruker\u00e4’s own and national team player Samuli Helavuori<\/strong> is eagerly anticipating the tournament: Pori’s city manager, Lauri Inna<\/strong>, emphasizes the significance of the event: The World Championship week offers intense matches, spectacular goals, and an international atmosphere, along with a variety of side events for all ages. In the heart of Pori, next January, the bandy celebration will pulse, writing a new chapter in the history of Finnish winter sports.<\/p>\n\n Mark your calendar<\/strong> Photo by: Svenska Bandyf\u00f6rbundet Bandy fans are in for a unique winter celebration as the 2026 Men’s and Women’s World Championships will be held at Pori’s artificial ice rink from January 12\u201318, 2026. 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Naruker\u00e4’s Anniversary Year and Community Spirit<\/h3>\n\n
The City’s Shared Celebration<\/h3>\n\n
A Week of Sports and Experiences Awaits<\/h3>\n\n