GB vs Italy - Pre-Worlds Series

GB vs Italy - Pre-Worlds Series

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Tickets go on sale Wednesday 4 March 10am

About the show

Great Britain’s preparations for the 2026 IIHF World Championship have been confirmed, featuring participation in two IIHF European Cup of Nations tournaments this season - in November (Poland) and February (Edinburgh) - followed by a four-game series against Italy across April and May.


GB–Italy Pre-Worlds Series heads to Nottingham Saturday 2nd May 2026: Great Britain v Italy at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham (19:00)


The clash between GB and Italy will be the latest instalment of great hockey rivalry. Both teams secured promotion to the top division earlier this year in Romania, with GB winning gold and Italy securing the silver medal with second place.


It's going to be a jam packed calendar of world-class hockey throughout the 2025-26 season.

Find places to stay near Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

on Saturday 2 May 2026