5. 5. - 21. 5. 2017

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2017

The Czech car manufacturer is supporting the major sporting event, which will take place in Cologne and Paris from 5-21 May, as its main sponsor and vehicle partner for an impressive 25th time.

It's our game!

ŠKODA provides a total of 55 vehicles for the IIHF organisers. During World Championship matches, the ŠKODA KODIAQ and SUPERB are prominently positioned a few metres from the playing area. Furthermore, the ŠKODA brand logo adorns the face-off circle in the centre of the playing area and the hoardings. For enthusiasts of this ‘cool’ sport, the company has prepared additional highlights in the shape of the specially organised ‘fan zones’.

ŠKODA Hockey

We love hockey. We understand the game and its diehard fans. After 25 years of proudly supporting ice hockey, we feel like parents cheering on their kids. Why? Because it’s our game, too!

IIHF APP 2017

The official IIHF App for the season 2017 is the ultimate companion to all IIHF Championships at your fingertips. Follow the game with live scores, instant goal notifications and real-time game statistics. Socialize by Cheering for your team and tweeting your support or check out player cards with historical data and social media insights of your favourite players.

ŠKODA support ice hockey at all levels

In 1992, ŠKODA began their involvement as vehicle partner to the final round in Prague and Bratislava. Since 1993, the brand has been a popular sight on the ice at every IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship as the Official Main Sponsor. ŠKODA have even earned ŠKODA a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for ‘the longest-lasting main sponsorship in the history of sports world championships’. At every IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, 40-50 ŠKODA cars carry officials and guests from one location to another.

ŠKODA has been supporting ice hockey since the beginning of its strategic involvement with the sport over twenty years ago, cooperating closely with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) as well as with national ice hockey federations. ŠKODA is the Official Sponsor of New Champions Hockey League in Europe as well.