Long-serving national team captain Kaspars Daugaviņš will skate in his farewell match for the Latvia men’s national ice hockey team on April 8, 2027, during a home exhibition fixture against Austria at the Xiaomi Arena in Riga.
Discounts and Evaluation Data Support Tournament Prep
- Special ticket promotions include 30% discounts for children and youth aged 7 to 17, seniors, and persons with disabilities, alongside free entry for children under six.
- The exhibition slate gives the coaching staff important pre-tournament evaluation data before the 2027 IIHF World Championship group stage.
Spring Preparations and the Daugaviņš Farewell
Latvia will play six pre-tournament games on home ice at the Xiaomi Arena as part of preparations for the 2027 IIHF World Championship in Germany, as reported by Sportacentrs.com.
The team begins its tune-up schedule on April 7 and April 8 against Austria, with the second of those back-to-back games marking the international retirement of captain Kaspars Daugaviņš. Fans will have an additional opportunity to interact with the veteran forward during a dedicated meet-and-greet event on April 7, featuring autograph and photo opportunities.
The April 8 fixture carries a charitable component tied to ticket sales. Proceeds from every ticket sold will support child healthcare through a collaborative initiative with the “Ronald McDonald House Charities Latvia” mobile care unit program known as the “Children’s Health Bus”, according to Diena.
| Date (2027) | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| April 7 | Austria | Xiaomi Arena, Riga |
| April 8 | Austria (Daugaviņš Farewell) | Xiaomi Arena, Riga |
| April 20 | Denmark | Xiaomi Arena, Riga |
| April 21 | Finland | Xiaomi Arena, Riga |
| April 29 & 30 | Switzerland | Xiaomi Arena, Riga |
| May 7 & 8 | Norway | Away |
Home Games and Road Fixtures Follow Autumn Victories
Following the opening series against Austria, the home schedule continues when Latvia hosts Denmark on April 20, followed by a matchup against Finland on April 21. The final two home fixtures take place on April 29 and April 30 against Switzerland. The national team will then close out its pre-tournament camp on the road with games against Norway on May 7 and May 8.
These spring fixtures follow a successful autumn campaign. In early November, the Latvian squad claimed victory at the Deutschland Cup in Düsseldorf, Germany, defeating Slovakia 3–2 in overtime, host nation Germany 3–1, and Austria 6–2. The team is also scheduled to compete in the Kaufland Cup tournament in Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia, in December.
Tournament Schedule and Ticket Availability for 2027 IIHF World Championship
The 2027 IIHF World Championship runs from May 13 to May 30 across the German host cities of Düsseldorf and Mannheim. Latvia is assigned to the host nation group, which features Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Slovenia, and Ukraine, though questions remain regarding the eventual status of Russian participation following rulings by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Tickets across six pricing categories are available through the official platform at Passportix, with arena doors opening 90 minutes prior to puck drop.
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