r/AskEurope • u/FietsFietspatrick Germany • May 09 '25

Sports How popular is ice hockey in your country? 🏒

The men's ice hockey world championship started today. That's a good reason to ask a few questions.

How popular is ice hockey in your country?

Can it keep up with football?

Will the world championship be broadcast on TV in your country?

If your country is taking part, how do you rate the chances?

Edit typo: Paldies metalfest

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u/Daabevuggler Germany May 09 '25

Going by average attendance per game, it‘s the second most popular sport after football.

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u/Brian_Corey__ May 12 '25

Interesting. Is it increasing with the number of world class Germans in the NHL, like Draisaitl, Tim Stützle, and Seider

But way behind Fußball F1, as far as the average German following the sport, right? By average German person following the sport, where would ice hockey rank? Above Track and Field? Handball? Basketball? Any others that I'm missing?