No. Tickets for the December 19 pre-competition game are currently sold out.
Adopt Our Home Team
ONE INTERNATIONAL TEAM. ONE ADOPTED HOMETOWN.
They're training in Lloydminster. Let's make them feel at home!
This December, Team Latvia will call Cenovus Energy Hub home as they prepare for the IIHF World Junior Championship 2027.
Their December 19 pre-competition game against Germany is already sold out, but you don't need a ticket to be part of the excitement!
We're inviting the entire community to adopt Team Latvia as our home team and give them a hometown welcome they'll never forget. From decorating storefronts and wearing maroon and white to sharing your loudest LAT-VI-A! chant, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Paint the Town Maroon and White
Help turn Lloydminster maroon and white! Decorate your home or business with FREE, ready-to-print designs or get creative with your own decorations.
Lloydminster Cheers for Latvia!
Show Team Latvia your hometown spirit! Wear maroon and white, make signs, or gather your friends for a "LAT-VI-A!" cheer. Find more ways to get involved here.
Latvia vs. Germany
World Juniors Pre-Competition Game
Before the chase for gold begins, international hockey comes to Lloydminster!
Team Latvia will take on Team Germany in a pre-competition game ahead of the IIHF World Junior Championship 2027, hosted in Edmonton and Red Deer.
Experience the excitement of international hockey right here in the Border City as two teams prepare for one of hockey's biggest international junior tournaments.
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Location: Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster
Game Time: 7:00 p.m.
Teams: Team Latvia vs. Team Germany
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT
Thank you, Lloydminster, for your incredible support! While tickets are sold out, there are still plenty of ways to get involved and show your support for Team Latvia through the Adopt Our Home Team campaign.
Ticket Information
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT
Thank you, Lloydminster, for the incredible support! Tickets for the December 19 World Juniors pre-competition game between Latvia and Germany are sold out.
But you don't need a ticket to be part of the excitement! Join us in adopting Team Latvia as Lloydminster's home team and help give them a hometown welcome they'll never forget.
Explore the community initiatives above to find out how you can get involved!
General Admission & Seating
All tickets are general admission, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early to find their preferred seats.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating options are available at Cenovus Energy Hub. Please purchase your tickets through Showpass, then contact Cenovus Energy Hub at cenovusenergyhub@lloydminster.ca to reserve your accessible seating.
Children & Infants
Children under 12 months of age are admitted free of charge but must sit on a parent's or guardian's lap for the duration of the event. Children 12 months and older require a ticket.
Tickets are available through Showpass, the official ticket seller for this event.
What makes this game special?
Every December, the World Juniors bring together some of the best young hockey players from around the globe to compete for gold in one of Canada's favourite holiday hockey traditions.
With the tournament returning to Canada, this is our chance to be part of the excitement!
Before the chase for gold begins in Edmonton and Red Deer, Lloydminster will be among a select number of Alberta communities hosting international teams for pre-competition games.
On December 19, Cenovus Energy Hub will welcome two international teams as they prepare for the World Juniors, giving our community a rare opportunity to experience international junior hockey close to home.
You don't need to recognize the players or know the teams to enjoy the experience. It's about the atmosphere, the excitement, and being part of something special happening right here in Lloydminster.
Looking for more international hockey? For information on other World Junior pre-competition games and the tournament, including schedules and tickets, visit HockeyCanada.ca/Tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are tickets still available for the Latvia vs. Germany game?
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Location: Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster
Game Time: 7:00 p.m.
Teams: Team Latvia vs. Team Germany
At what age do children require a ticket?
Children 12 months of age and older require a ticket. Children under 12 months are admitted free of charge but must sit on a parent’s or guardian’s lap for the duration of the event.
Is there assigned seating or general admission?
All tickets are general admission, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating options are available at Cenovus Energy Hub. Please purchase your tickets through Showpass, then contact Cenovus Energy Hub at cenovusenergyhub@lloydminster.ca reserve your accessible seating.
A maximum of 20 tickets can be purchased in one transaction .
Tickets for the World Junior pre-competition game are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We’re unable to place holds on tickets.
All ages are welcome to attend the World Junior pre-competition at Cenovus Energy Hub. Alcohol will be available for purchase on site for guests 19 years of age or older with valid government-issued ID.
Will food and beverages be available?
Yes. Concessions will be open throughout the evening with a variety of food and beverage options.