Canada and the United States women's national hockey teams will wear generic jerseys at the upcoming IIHF Women's World Championship due to an ongoing dispute with the International Ice Hockey Federation. The decision marks an unusual step for the sport's two dominant nations, who typically compete in their full federation-branded uniforms.
The Athletic reported on November 4, 2026, that the jersey dispute centers on commercial and licensing disagreements between the national programs and the IIHF. Both Hockey Canada and USA Hockey have opted for neutral, unbranded sweaters rather than wear the federation's official tournament apparel.
The Women's World Championship is the premier international tournament in women's hockey outside of the Olympics. Canada and the United States have contested every gold medal game in the event's history, making their uniform protest highly visible on the sport's biggest stage.
