Media accreditation for the 2026 Channel One Cup

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation (RIHF) is opening media accreditation applications for events taking place as a part of the 2026 Channel One Cup.

The competition will be staged at Moscow's VTB Arena between the 9th and 13th of December.

In addition to the Channel One Cup matches, the program includes a tournament for youth teams, a sledge hockey match - both to be held at the Dynamo Sports Academy - and a skills show featuring players from the involved national teams.

To apply for accreditation, please complete the following application form.

Applications will be accepted strictly until 18:00 on 2 December.

Priority will be given to sports media outlets, as well as general-interest and political publications that feature dedicated sports sections.

Following the review of applications, the RIHF will notify media representatives of its decision. Please note that the decision to grant or deny accreditation is final.

If an application is approved, the confirmation email will include details regarding the event schedule, the press centre’s operating hours and the location for picking up accreditation credentials.

Event schedule:

VTB ARENA

10 December

3x3 tournament, 19:30*

11 December

Belarus - Kazakhstan, 16:00
Skills Show with national team players, 19:00

12 December

Russia - Belarus, 15:30

13 December

Russia - Kazakhstan, 15:30
Legends match in honour of 80th anniversary of Russian hockey, 18:30

DYNAMO ACADEMY

9 December

'Hockey for Everyone' charity adaptive match, 18:00

10 December

Belarus - Dynamo Moscow (children, 3x3), 14:00
Red Machine Junior - Kazakhstan (children, 3x3), 15:00
Third place playoff (children, 3x3), 16:15
Final (children, 3x3), 17:15
Awards ceremony, 18:20

11 December

Dynamo Moscow - Belarus (children), 10:00
Red Machine Junior - Kazakhstan (children), 13:30

12 December

Dynamo Moscow - Kazakhstan (children), 10:00
Red Machine Junior - Belarus (children), 13:30

13 December

Kazakhstan - Belarus (children), 09:00

*All times local