Court of Arbitration for Sport Rules Russia Can Participate in IIHF Events
The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, has ruled that Russia teams must be allowed to participate in International Ice Hockey Federation events, overturning previous exclusions for the 2026-27 season.
Lubbock, TX, October 30, 2026 —
Lausanne, Switzerland – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued a ruling allowing Russian teams to participate in International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) events. This decision overturns previous exclusions previously imposed on Russian teams.
The ruling specifically impacts the participation of Russian teams for the 2026-27 season. The Court of Arbitration for Sport, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, delivered the verdict. The specific details surrounding the IIHF’s initial exclusion of Russian teams were not provided in the summary, nor were the specific reasons cited by the CAS for its decision to overturn these exclusions.
This development means that Russian teams will be eligible to compete in IIHF-sanctioned competitions starting with the 2026-27 season, reversing a prior stance by the IIHF that had barred their participation. The summary did not specify which IIHF events would be affected, nor did it include any statements from the IIHF or representatives of Russian ice hockey regarding the CAS ruling.
The scope of the ruling pertains to the upcoming 2026-27 season. Further details regarding the implications or any conditions attached to this participation were not made available in the provided information.
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