Friday – 3 April 2026
IPCHH EDU Day – Parkhotel Pilsen
09:00 – 12:30 | EDU Day – Theory Session
12:30 – 13:30 | EDU Day – Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 | EDU Day – Game Session / Friendly Match
14:00 – 16:00 | Team Accommodation (recommended arrival by 16:00)
17:00 | Arrival for the Opening Ceremony
Location: Parkhotel Pilsen, U Borského Parku 2791, Pilsen
18:00 | Dinner
19:00 | Official Opening Ceremony – Dinner, Tournament Draw,
Music (Milan Baroš)
20:15 | Technical Meeting
20:30 | Referees Meeting
Departure to hotels
Saturday – 4 April 2026
07:00 | Sports Hall Opens
09:00 – 18:15 | Tournament Matches
19:00 | Dinner at the hotels
Sunday – 5 April 2026
07:00 | Sports Hall Opens
09:00 – 17:00 | Tournament Matches
18:00 | Arrival for the Closing Ceremony
Location: Parkhotel Pilsen, U Borského Parku 2791, Pilsen
19:00 | Dinner
20:00 | Medal Ceremony & Individual Awards
Farewell Party with DJ Miloš Machart
22:00 - 24:00 | Departure to Hotels
Monday – 6 April 2026
10:00 | Check-out, Departure and Safe Trip Home
Schedule 2026
Competition System
Rules
Matches are played according to the IPCH International Rules, with the following modifications.
Group Stage
-
3 Groups with 4 teams each
-
2 × 10 minutes regular time
-
5-minute break
-
2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
If two or more teams finish with the same number of points, the following criteria will determine the final standings:
-
Number of points
-
Goal difference
-
Number of goals scored
-
Head-to-head result
-
Coin toss
Advancement to Quarter-finals
-
1st and 2nd place teams from each group, plus
-
the two best teams in 3rd place
advance to the Quarter-finals and compete for the overall tournament winner.
The ranking of the third-place teams is determined using the following criteria:
-
Number of points
-
Goal difference
-
Number of goals scored
-
Coin toss
9th –12th Place Group
-
Teams finishing 4th in their groups and the lowest-ranked 3rd place team will play in a placement group for 9th–12th place.
Match format:
-
2 × 10 minutes regular time
-
5-minute break
-
2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
Tie-breaking criteria:
-
Number of points
-
Goal difference
-
Number of goals scored
-
Head-to-head result
-
Coin toss
Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final and 3rd Place Match
-
2 × 15 minutes regular time
-
5-minute break
If the match is tied after regular time:
-
2-minute break
-
5 minutes extra time
If still undecided, the winner will be determined by penalty shots according to IPCH rules.
Matches for 5th –8th Place
These matches involve the losing teams from the Quarter-finals.
Format:
-
2 × 15 minutes regular time
-
5-minute break
If the match is tied:
-
2-minute break
-
5 minutes extra time
-
If still tied, penalty shots according to IPCH rules
System:
-
Loser QF1 vs Loser QF2
-
Loser QF3 vs Loser QF4
Winners play for 5th place and Losers play for 7th place.
Tournament Jury Members
-
Radka Kučírková – LOC General Secretary
-
Marek Pohunek – Head Referee
-
Kimmo Virtanen – Jury Member
Protests
If a team wishes to lodge a protest, it must submit the Official Protest Form (available at the LOC Office in the Sports Hall) together with a €100 protest fee.
-
If the protest is upheld, the fee will be refunded.
-
If the protest is rejected, the fee will not be refunded.
Schedule and Results
All schedules and live results are available via Tournify.
Referee
Each participating team is required to nominate one referee.
Nomination requirements:
-
the referee must officiate in the team’s domestic competition (any level),
-
this must be confirmed by the respective national federation governing Powerchair Hockey,
-
the referee cannot be an active player in the tournament.
The organizer reserves the right to request a change of the nominated referee.
Meals and drinks
-
Water: Tap water is safe to drink in all venues (sport Hall, Hotels etc.). We encourage participants to act in an environmentally friendly way and use reusable water bottles.
-
Breakfast: Served at the respective hotels.
-
Lunch: Served at the Sports Hall on Saturday, 4 April and Sunday, 5 April.
-
-
Dinner:
-
Friday and Sunday: Parkhotel Pilsen
-
Saturday: At the respective hotels
-
Special dietary requirements are arranged where requested in advance.
Opening ceremony and closing ceremony
The official opening ceremony of the Pilsen Powerchair Open 2026 will be held in the
Big Hall of Parkhotel Pilsen, a fully accessible congress venue with a total area
of 1,000 m².
Opening Ceremony Program
-
cultural program,
-
official opening dinner for all participants,
-
ceremonial draw and team presentations.
The closing ceremony will take place at the same venue after the conclusion of the competition and will include:
-
Official announcement of final standings,
-
Presentation of individual awards,
-
Presentation of team awards,
-
Closing Gala Dinner.
The Closing Ceremony will serve as the formal conclusion of the tournament and a celebration of sporting performance, fair play, and friendship within Powerchair Hockey.
Transportation
LOC does not provide transportation during the tournament. Specific transportation requests must be indicated in the Entry form and will be handled individually. The organizer reserves the right to charge additional fees. Transportation from the closing ceremony will be provided by LOC if requested in advance.
