Minnesota is now one month away from hosting the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Championships , one of the most anticipated international events in hockey. And preparations are already underway inside Mall of America in Bloomington.

A pop up store called the World Juniors Fan Headquarters opened this week on the third level of the mall. It marks the beginning of the countdown to the 50th edition of the World Junior Championship which runs from Dec. 26, 2025, through Jan. 5, 2026.

The tournament brings together the best men's players under the age of 20 from the top ten hockey nations in the world. Many fans describe the tournament as a chance to see future stars before they reach the NHL, and say it's where their careers truly began.

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