Guide to IIHF 2026 Women’s World Championship: Jersey drama, how to watch, format

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ESBJERG, Denmark — It’s been five months since the Montreal Victoire hoisted the PWHL’s Walter Cup trophy. Now, best-on-best women’s hockey is officially back, with the start of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship on Friday. For the first time, the tournament is taking place in November ahead of the PWHL season as part of a collaboration between the league and the IIHF — and a broader reimagining of the women’s hockey calendar. The shift away from an April competition ensures there will be