3ICE World Cup: How to Secure Your Tickets

What is 3ICE?

3ICE is a professional ice hockey league built around the skill-driven three-on-three format of the game. With two eight-minute periods of continuous play, the format emphasises speed, creativity, and attacking hockey, making it an immediate hit with fans and broadcasters around the world. Since launching in 2022, 3ICE has partnered with major networks, including CBS, ESPN, TSN, FanDuel Sports Network, and the NHL Network, while attracting legendary NHL coaches such as Ray Bourque, Larry Murphy, Ken Daneyko, and more. Three-on-three hockey is also widely expected to join the Winter Olympics from 2030, further cementing the rising global profile of this format. 

What is the 3ICE World Cup?

The 3ICE World Cup marks the league’s most ambitious expansion to date. This two-day, eight-team international tournament will see national teams compete for global bragging rights at the home of the Belfast Giants. The confirmed nations competing are 3ICE Great Britain, 3ICE USA, 3ICE Canada, 3ICE Sweden, 3ICE Finland, 3ICE Switzerland, 3ICE Germany, and 3ICE Austria. 3ICE Great Britain will be led by Belfast Giants head coach Adam Keefe and will feature selected players from across the Elite Ice Hockey League, offering local fans a unique opportunity to see top domestic talent unite on home ice against world-class opposition.

Game Schedule*

Saturday 4 July

Game One: 3ICE USA vs 3ICE Canada

Game Two: 3ICE Sweden 3ICE Finland

Game Three: 3ICE Germany vs 3ICE Austria

Game Four: 3ICE Switzerland vs 3ICE Great Britain

Sunday 5 July

Game Five: Semi-Final #1 (Game 1 Winner vs Game 2 Winner)

Game Six: Semi-Final #2 (Game 3 Winner vs Game 4 Winner)

Game Seven: Third-Place Game (Game 5 Loser vs Game 6 Loser)

Game Eight: World Championship Game (Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner)

*Timings to be confirmed. Game schedule subject to change.

Ticketing Information

Tickets for the 3ICE World Cup will be available to purchase from 12PM on Friday 6 February via Ticketmaster.ie.

Tickets for the 3ICE World Cup will be available to purchase from 12PM on Friday 6 February via Ticketmaster. 2025/26 Belfast Giants season ticket holders will have until Wednesday 18 February to purchase their allocated seat(s) as a two-day pass, after which they will be released for general sale. Tickets will be added to season ticket holder accounts from 12PM on Wednesday 4 February. Season ticket holders will also have the chance to avail themselves of a four-month payment plan, which will be accessible via their Account Manager. T&Cs apply.

Don’t miss out on one of the most exciting events of the summer. Purchase tickets for the 3ICE World Cup from Friday 6 February here.