Hosted at the renowned Ostravar Arena, a premier multi-purpose venue with a capacity of up to 11,000 spectators and a history of hosting elite international events — including the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.
The City of Ostrava has committed $235,000 CAD (2 million CZK) to host the event, with more than 85,000 fans expected throughout the championship.
This milestone event marks 30 years since the first ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championship. For three decades, Team Canada has helped define the international standard of excellence, intensity and sportsmanship.
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MEN’S (A) Past Champions
2024 – Visp (Switzerland): Canada | Czechia | USA
2022 – Laval (Canada): Canada | Czech Rep | USA
2019 – Kosice (Slovakia): Slovakia | Finland | Canada
2017 – Pardubice (Czech Rep): Slovakia | Canada | Czech Rep
2015 – Zug (Switzerland): Slovakia | USA | Czech Rep
2013 – St. John’s (Canada): Slovakia | Czech Rep | Canada
2011 – Bratislava (Slovakia): Czech Rep | Canada | Slovakia
2009 – Pilsen (Czech Rep): Czech Rep | India | Slovakia
2007 – Ratingen (Germany): Canada | Czech Rep | Slovakia
2005 – Pittsburgh (USA): Canada | Slovakia | Italy
2003 – Sierre (Switzerland): Canada | Czech Rep | Slovakia
2001 – Toronto (Canada): Canada | Czech Rep | Slovakia
1999 – Zvolen (Slovakia): Slovakia | Canada | Czech Rep
1998 – Litomerice (Czech Rep): Czech Rep | Slovakia | Canada
1996 – Bratislava (Slovakia): Canada | Czech Rep | Slovakia