If the Czech Republic reaches the semi-finals of the Ice Hockey World Championship, Prague will open a public fan zone on Old Town Square, allowing fans to watch and support their team together in the heart of the city.

The tournament is currently underway in Sweden and Denmark, and should the Czech team advance, the fan zone will host free live broadcasts of both semi-final games on Friday, May 23 (scheduled for 14:20 and 18:20), followed by the bronze medal game and the final on Saturday, May 24 (15:20 and 20:20).

A large LED screen (9×5 meters) will be installed, along with refreshment tents, toilets, and a stage for live music and presenters who will entertain the crowd between matches.

City officials confirmed they are in talks with Czech Television to secure broadcasting rights for the public viewing.

The Czech team is having a strong run at this year’s tournament, having won all five opening matches in Group B and already securing a spot in the playoffs.

Their quarter-final opponent is yet to be determined.

The fan zone initiative mirrors a similar setup during the 2024 Ice Hockey World Championship, which took place in Prague and Ostrava.

That year, the Czech Republic won gold, and thousands of fans gathered in Old Town Square to celebrate. If history repeats itself, Prague is ready once again to turn its historic center into a celebration hub for hockey fans.

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