--- title: "2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship" type: "Case study" date: "2026-06-16" updated: "2026-11-03" description: "International sporting events create a unique operational challenge. Thousands of fans arrive within short periods of time, creating significant pressure on entry points, security teams and venue operations. At the same time, organisers must maintain a positive visitor experience while ensuring a high level of safety. During the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in" url: "https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/2026-iihf-ice-hockey-world-championship" canonical: "https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/2026-iihf-ice-hockey-world-championship" markdown_url: "https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/2026-iihf-ice-hockey-world-championship.md" site: "Apstec" publisher: "Apstec Systems (Apstec Sweden AB (publ))" contact: "info@apstecsystems.com" language: "en-US" breadcrumbs: - "Home: https://apstec.clearagency.ai/" - "News, Articles & Case Studies: https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news" - "2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship: https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/2026-iihf-ice-hockey-world-championship" reading_time_minutes: 4 --- # 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship *Case study · June 16, 2026 · 4 min read* > International sporting events create a unique operational challenge. Thousands of fans arrive within short periods of time, creating significant pressure on entry points, security teams and venue operations. At the same time, organisers must maintain a positive visitor experience while ensuring a high level of safety. During the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in _Case study · Switzerland_ ## 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship International sporting events create a unique operational challenge. [Download the case (PDF)](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvrusk9d-reysmg.pdf) [Book a demo](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/contact?choose=Book%20a%20demo) ![Apstec Falcon screening lanes in a tent at the arena entrance](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvrvi1cn-6ok8dh2d.jpg) - **450,000+** — spectators — attended the tournament across 64 games - **64** — games — at the two tournament locations, 15–31 May 2026 - **2** — cities — Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland _The event_ ### Event at a glance Thousands of fans arrive within short periods of time, creating significant pressure on entry points, security teams and venue operations. At the same time, organisers must maintain a positive visitor experience while ensuring a high level of safety. During the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland, Apstec’s Falcon screening systems were deployed by Apstec partner MAX C. MEISTER to support security operations throughout the tournament. Operating at both tournament locations in Zurich and Fribourg, the systems helped enable safe and efficient entry for fans attending one of the world’s premier international ice hockey events. - **Event:** IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2026 - **Location:** Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland - **Duration:** 15–31 May 2026 - **Attendees:** More than 450,000 spectators attended the tournament across 64 games - **Partner:** MAX C. MEISTER AG - **Product:** Apstec Falcon _The challenge_ ### Large Crowds. High Expectations. Seamless Security. Large events demand more than effective detection capabilities. - They also require security processes that can handle significant visitor volumes without creating bottlenecks or unnecessary delays. - The Apstec Falcon combines millimeter-wave technology with passive metal detection to identify metallic threats as well as organic hazards such as explosives and pyrotechnics. - Designed specifically for high-throughput environments, the system allows visitors to move through the screening area without stopping for routine manual inspections, helping security teams maintain efficient entry flows while supporting overall venue safety. _In their words_ > With the Apstec Falcon security systems from our partner APSTEC Systems, we were able to contribute to the safety of the ice hockey fans. The Falcon uses a combination of millimeter-wave technology and passive metal detection to identify not only metallic objects but also organic hazards such as explosives or pyrotechnics. Visitors pass through the archway without stopping or undergoing manual checks, contributing to safe and efficient entry. > > — MAX C. MEISTER AG, Apstec Partner ![Apstec Falcon screening lanes in a tent at the arena entrance](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvrtlwuh-30xb2b7i.webp) _Partnership_ ### A Partnership Built on Trust For organisers, security is only one part of a successful event. The overall visitor experience begins long before the opening faceoff. Entry processes must be secure, efficient and capable of handling large crowds without creating unnecessary friction. By enabling continuous visitor flow through screening areas, technologies such as Apstec Falcon help venues balance security objectives with operational efficiency and visitor comfort. ![The SwissLife Arena at sunset](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvrtlwxs-izbkihry.webp) _Next step_ ### Trusted for Major Events The successful deployment at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship demonstrates how modern screening technologies can support large-scale sporting events where security, throughput and visitor experience must work together. Apstec would like to thank MAX C. MEISTER and the Organizing Committee of the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Switzerland for their trust and collaboration throughout the tournament. [Book a demo](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/contact?choose=Book%20a%20demo) [Our products](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/products) ![Two Apstec Falcon systems on a blue carpet](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/media/mvrtlwyz-q93txcik.webp) _Use cases_ ### Where else Apstec screens [All use cases](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/use-cases) - Airports — Oct 20, 2026 — As millions of people pass through airports each day, airports have become a logical target for terrorists. And while airside security has increased significantly in the wake of attacks, landside security has lagged behind—despite attacks at airports in Brussels and Istanbul. People can usually enter airports without encountering much in the way of security measures. ([Airports](https://apstec.clearagency.ai/news/airports)) - Stadiums — Oct 19, 2026 — Stadiums, as large gathering places, present a complex array of security challenges. 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