2023 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships

[1] As in 2022, teams from Russia and Belarus were not allowed to enter, as they were suspended by the IIHF due to the countries' invasion of Ukraine.

[2] Russia Belarus The tournament was held in Tampere, Finland and Riga, Latvia from 12 to 28 May 2023.

[3] The tournament was held in Cape Town, South Africa from 17 to 23 April 2023.

[3][8] The tournament was held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina from 27 February to 5 March 2023.

[3][8] The tournament was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 23 to 26 March 2023.