The Women’s World Hockey Championship will take place on Canadian soil once again after Canada captured Gold at the 2022 tournament in Calgary. The hosts are currently favored to threepeat — as discussed in our odds breakdown.
The Women’s World Hockey Championship is in the midst of its 25th installment taking place in Brampton, Ontario as the hosts look to pull off the threepeat.
This year’s competition kicked off on April 5, with both Canada and USA dominating the competition. The quarterfinal round kicks off on April 13, so before round-robin action concludes on Tuesday, check out the full odds below for the 2023 Women’s World Hockey Championship, as well as the favorite to win tournament MVP!
Odds to win 2023 Women’s Hockey Championship
| Team | Odds to win |
|---|---|
| Canada | -170 |
| USA | +135 |
| Finland | +6,000 |
| Czech Republic | +12,000 |
| Japan | +12,000 |
| Switzerland | +16,000 |
| France | +25,000 |
| Germany | +25,000 |
| Hungary | +25,000 |
| Sweden | +25,000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Canada as of April 9, 2023.
Latest Women’s Hockey Championship update
4/9/2023: We’re over halfway through round-robin action, with both Canada and USA asserting themselves atop the odds board. The Canadians (-170) have outscored their opponents 14-1 up to this point while Team USA (+130) won its first two games with ease. The game between these two on April 10 will help paint a clearer picture.
Previous Women’s Hockey Championship betting action
4/4/2023: The festivities kick off tomorrow with six teams in action. Since odds opened up, Canada has shifted to -130 while Team USA’s odds fell to +135. Team Finland also saw a huge drop in the third spot, with odds shifting from +4,000 to +6,000. Another huge move is Japan’s team moving from +25,000 to +12,000 after exhibition action.
4/2/2023: This year’s tournament opened up as a two-team race, with Team Canada installed at -160 and Team USA at +125. This should come as no surprise as no other country has ever won the Women’s World Championship. The next closest team on the odds board is Finland at +4,000, while five teams share odds of +25,000.
Odds to win 2023 Women’s Hockey Championship MVP
| Player | Team | Odds to win |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Fillier | Canada | +750 |
| Marie-Philip Poulin | Canada | +800 |
| Amanda Kessel | USA | +850 |
| Taylor Heise | USA | +850 |
| Brianne Jenner | USA | +3,000 |
| Hilary Knight | USA | +1,000 |
| Natalie Spooner | Canada | +1,000 |
| Sarah Nurse | Canada | +1,000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Canada as of April 4, 2023.
Latest MVP update
4/4/2023: With Canada and USA both so heavily favored above every other country, it’s no surprise the top of the list is filled with Canadian and American players. Sarah Fillier and Marie-Philip Poulin have the best odds, but Amanda Kessel and Taylor Heise are right behind them. The winner of the round-robin match between these teams will most definitely shake up the odds.
Previous MVP betting action
Coming soon!
Tournament schedule
Round-robin play will take place from April 5-11, with quarterfinal action getting underway on April 13. The semifinal round will be played on Saturday, April 15, with the gold medal game taking place the following day at 7:00 p.m. ET. Below is the full schedule for the group stage.
Round Robin Schedule
April 5
- Finland vs. France (11:00 a.m. ET)
- Japan vs. USA (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Switzerland vs. Canada (7:00 p.m. ET)
April 6
- Sweden vs. Germany (11:00 a.m. ET)
- Czechia vs. Japan (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Hungary vs. France (7:00 p.m. ET)
April 7
- USA vs. Switzerland (11:00 a.m. ET)
- Germany vs. Finland (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Canada vs. Czechia (7:00 p.m. ET)
April 8
- Hungary vs. Sweden (11:00 a.m. ET)
- Canada vs. Japan (7:00 p.m. ET)
April 9
- Sweden vs. Finland (11:00 a.m. ET)
- Czechia vs. USA (3:00 p.m. ET)
- France vs. Germany (7:00 p.m. ET)
April 10
- Finland vs. Hungary (11:00 a.m. ET)
- Japan vs. Switzerland (3:00 p.m. ET)
- USA vs. Canada (7:00 p.m. ET)
April 11
- Germany vs. Hungary (11:00 a.m. ET)
- France vs. Sweden (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Switzerland vs. Czechia (7:00 p.m. ET)
Women’s Hockey Championship history
Here is a list of the Women’s Hockey Championship winners of the past decade, with Canada and the USA trading titles.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Canada |
| 2021 | Canada |
| 2020 | No tournament: COVID-19 |
| 2019 | USA |
| 2018 | No tournament |
| 2017 | USA |
| 2016 | USA |
| 2015 | USA |
| 2014 | No tournament |
| 2013 | USA |
| 2012 | Canada |
Women’s World Hockey Championship 2023 FAQ
The 2023 Women’s World Hockey Championship will take place in Brampton, Ontario starting on April 5.
Team Canada won the 2022 Women’s World Hockey Championship by beating Team USA in the finals.
Team Canada (-170) is the favorite to win the 2023 Women’s World Hockey Championship.
