The Division I tournament ran alongside the 2008 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship and took place between 22 and 28 June 2008 in Bratislava, Slovakia.

The tournament was won by Canada who upon winning gained promotion to the 2009 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship.

[1] The seeding in the preliminary round was based on the final standings at the 2007 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship Division I tournament.

[6] In the semifinals Great Britain defeated Brazil and Canada beat Australia, both advancing to the gold medal game.

Canada defeated Great Britain 7–4 in the gold medal game and earned promotion to the 2009 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship.

[9] Only the top five goaltenders, based on save percentage, who have played at least 40% of their team's minutes are included in this list.