Czech Republic Faces Austria in World Championship Preparation Match
The Czech Republic men’s hockey team will take on Austria in a friendly international match on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Local time in Vienna. The game serves as part of the Czech squad’s preparation ahead of the upcoming IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.
According to team officials, head coach Radim Rulík plans to use the match to evaluate recent additions to the roster, including goaltender Jan Bednář, who could make his debut for the national team. The contest marks the third preparatory game for the Czechs before the tournament.
A return fixture is scheduled for the following day, Thursday, April 24, 2026, in Jihlava, where the teams will meet again at Horácká arena as part of a two-game series.
The match will be available for live online streaming through Sport.cz, offering fans real-time updates and coverage of the contest.
Both teams are using the games to finalize lineups and build cohesion ahead of the World Championship, with the Czech side looking to assess depth and performance under game conditions.
