MEDIA HUB WFC 2025

In this online media guide, you will find all the information about the World Floorball Championships.

Don’t forget to register for the Media Game or unique city tours! You can find the link here in the guide.

ACCREDITATIONS

Media can collect their accreditation cards from the accreditation centre located at:

• B1 entrance in Starez Arena Vodova Brno from Friday 5th afternoon and next days in opening hours of the Media Center.
• Entrance from the side of Hotel Clarion in Ostrava from Thursday 10th.

To avoid any issues, you must carry your accreditation confirmation letter with you and must present your proof of identity upon collection.

At the time of collection you will also be required to sign the accreditation collection form agreeing to the tournament’s terms and conditions. Media accreditation will be valid in both playing arenas (Brno and Ostrava).

A blanket rule – no accreditation, no access – will apply throughout the event, so please don’t forget to bring your accreditation pass with you every day.

Accreditation cards must be worn at all times when in the venue area with the picture side easily visible. No pins, stickers etc. should be attached to the card. This helps in keeping order and in security issues. Accreditation card is non-transferable and if lost or damaged, the holder must inform the Accreditation centre immediately. In the event of this card being misused or the holder does not behave in a manner considered appropriate in conformity with the prevailing standards of decent behaviour and sporting ethics, the card will be withdrawn without prior notice and all privileges forfeited.

The IFF and the WFC 2025 LOC are not liable for any damages to property, loss, injury or casualty of the accredited participants.

MEDIA ACCREDITATION ZONES

4 – media tribune,  press centres and mixed zone
5 – photo zones
6 – TV/Radio production

Zone No 6 “TV/radio production” is dedicated to the following areas:
• Commentary positions
• TV studios
• Flash Zone
• TV compound

TRANSPORT IN BRNO AND OSTRAVA

Your accreditation is a ticket! You can use public transport in Brno (DPMB) and Ostrava (DPO) for free. You don't have to buy a ticket, but you must wear your accreditation with sign that you are available to use it. You will get more info at the accreditation desk.

MIXED ZONE

The Mixed Zone for media will be arranged and marked according to standard procedures of major sports events. The coaches and players of both teams are required to exit the court via the Mixed Zone and are taken in immediately after leaving the floor (no cooling down on the court).

Right holders have a priority to interviews in the Mixed Zone area. All pre-game and post-game interviews including the interviews during the intermissions by the right holders in the Mixed Zone area must take place in the right holder’s interview area or in front of the official WFC 2025 backdrop. All players are requested to wear the official playing uniform in all interviews in such cases.

PHOTOGRAPHERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS

Access to photo positions is possible only with a special photo bibs. Photo bibs are granted at the Press centre. They must be worn at all times together with the accreditation card.

Photographers are allowed to take pictures only from marked photo positions.

A deposit of 200 CZK or 10 € must be paid in cash when you collect a photo bib. You can keep the photo bib for the entire tournament and give it back at the end of your stay at the WFC 2025. Photo bib given in Starez Arena Vodova can be also used in Ostravar Arena, but you must always return the bib in the Press centre where you borrowed it in the last day you are at WFC.

In Ostravar Arena photographers are required to use only the Press centre located on level 0 (Photo centre). In Starez Arena, there is one Press centre for all.

PHOTO ZONES (AREAS) | STAREZ ARENA A

PHOTO ZONES (AREAS) | STAREZ ARENA B

Photo zones are marked in green, while LED panels — in front of which entry is prohibited — are marked in black.

PRESS CONFERENCES

There are no press conferences with coaches and players after the matches during the event. Use the Mixed Zone for making all interviews you need.

Some press conferences can occur. You will be informed in Press centres and in this guide in advance.

There will be an IFF press conference held after the IFF Associations Meeting on Sunday 14th December (before bronze match) at Press conference room in Ostravar Arena. More details will be given during the event.

INTERNET SERVICES

All arenas are provided with a Wi-Fi connection for up-and download at your disposal in the Press centres and also while sitting in the Media Seats.

Dedicated Wi-Fi connection is also provided for:

• Mixed Zone
• Commentary positions
• TV studios

CATERING

Complimentary water, coffee and tea, small snacks (sandwiches, fruits and cookies) will be available in all Press Centres.

STATISTICS

All tournament results and statistics in English can be found at the IFF App. You can also use following link to get special extended statistics made by Goal Hunter.

17.10 OPENING CEREMONY (STAREZ ARENA A)

• Before the game Czechia – Denmark

Basic information

• Opened since: 2001
• Floorball Capacity:
  2 900 (Starez Aréna Vodova A)
  950 (Starez Aréna Vodova B)
• Distance to City Center: 5 km
• Address: Vodova 108, 612 00 Brno - Královo Pole

How to get to Starez Vodova Arena?

Public transportation

• Tram no. 12 from the main train station Brno – exit Červinkova stop
• Tram no. 12 from the bus station ÚAN  Zvonařka - exit Červinkova stop

There is no parking area near the venue. Public transportation is recommended. 

Media Center

Enter at: B1 entrance

Opening hours

Friday 5. 12.: 8.00 – 20.00
Saturday 6. 12.: 9.00 – 23.59
Sunday 7. 12.: 9.00 – 23.59
Monday 8. 12.: 9.00 – 23.30
Tuesday 9. 12.: 9.30 – 22.30

Accreditations

Media can collect their accreditation cards from the accreditation centre located at:

• B1 entrance.

Media accreditation will be valid in both playing arenas.

Orientation in hall

Photozones (Arena A)

Photozones (Arena B)

Basic information

• Opened since: 1985 (rebuilding 2004)
• Floorball Capacity: 8 844
• Distance to City Center: 6 km
• Address: Ruská 3077/135, 700 30 Ostrava-jih-Zábřeh 

How to get to Ostravar Arena?

Public transportation

• Tram no. 7 - exit Sport aréna
• Tram no. 2 - exit Sport aréna

By car

• Parking is possible in the area
• Parking capacity is limited. Public transportation is recommended.

Media Center

Location: Ostravar Arena A (Room 215)

Opening hours

Tuesday 9. 12.: 14.15 – 22.00
Wednesday 10. 12.: 8.00 – 23.00
Thursday 11. 12.: 9.00 – 23.00
Friday 12. 12.: 9.00 – 23.00
Saturday 13. 12.: 8.30 – 23.00
Sunday 14. 12.: 8.30 – 21.00

Accreditations

Media can collect their accreditation cards from the accreditation centre located at:

• Entrance from the side of Hotel Clarion.

Media accreditation will be valid in both playing arenas.

Orientation in halls

Enjoy the World Championships in ways other than behind a keyboard, camera, video camera, or microphone!

We have prepared several activities for you that you will be able to take part in during the World Championships, both in Brno and Ostrava.

Discover Brno and Ostrava!

Take a break during the tournament, clear your mind, and recharge from everyday work!

In Brno, you can take advantage of free entry to the following places:

• The Ossuary at St. James (Kostinice u sv. Jakuba)
• The Yellow Hill Reservoirs (Vodojem Žlutý kopec)
• Old Town Hall Tower
• Bunker 10-Z

Entry is available on two selected dates. Simply fill out the form below and set out to explore the unique attractions of the Czech Republic’s second-largest city!

In Ostrava, your accreditation grants you free entry to the City Hall Castle and Tower. You can go there in the opening hours (no forms required).

A World Floorball Championships wouldn’t be complete without the Media Match — and this year will be no exception!

We would like to invite you to join the shared game for media professionals at the Women’s World Floorball Championship 2025!

Come and enjoy some sport during the tournament, create unforgettable memories, and meet new colleagues in an informal setting.

The Media Game will take place on Saturday, 13 December 2025, from 09:00, right at the venue of the championship’s final battles — the Ostravar Arena.

Sign up for this unique match!

You can get an accreditation for other important floorball events in Czechia!

Three Nations Cup U19 (CZE, FIN, SUI)

• 6. – 8. 2. 2026
• SH Sportcentrum, Prostějov

Czech Cup Finals

• 22. 2. 2026
• SH Lokomotiva, Plzeň (Pilsen)

BigBoard Superfinals 2026

• 25. dubna 2026
• O2 arena, Praha (Prague)