DAZN has secured the global rights to 3ICE hockey ahead of the league’s international debut, bringing the fast-paced three-on-three competition to its streaming platform worldwide. According to DAZN’s announcement, the first event available on DAZN is the inaugural 3ICE World Cup, which was held July 4-5, 2026, at the SSE Arena Belfast.
Next week, viewers can tune into DAZN for the 3ICE Men’s League’s fourth season from Xtream Arena in Iowa City. From July 14-16, the following eight teams will take the ice:
- 3ICE Boston
- 3ICE Buffalo
- 3ICE Chicago
- 3ICE Dallas
- 3ICE Minnesota
- 3ICE NY/NJ
- 3ICE Pittsburgh
- 3ICE Tennessee
What to Know About 3ICE
For anyone unfamiliar with the format, 3ICE is not traditional hockey. The league was founded in 2022 as the first professional league dedicated exclusively to elite three-on-three ice hockey. Instead of five skaters and a goalie, each team uses just three skaters and a goaltender, creating more open ice, more breakaways, and more one-on-one chances. The games are also shorter, with two eight-minute periods of continuous play, which keeps the pace high from start to finish.
The unorthodox setup of the 8-team league is exactly what makes 3ICE so easy to market on streaming. The blend of speed, skill, attacking play, and nonstop action, with a lineup of former NHL players, international stars, and top European professionals, gives fans a chance to see recognizable names in a faster, more condensed version of the sport.
“Partnering with a global, world-class platform like DAZN is a tremendous milestone for 3ICE. This partnership is incredibly exciting for our fans, players, coaches and commercial partners, and it gives audiences around the world the opportunity to experience the speed, skill and nonstop excitement that make 3ICE unlike anything else in hockey,” said E.J. Johnson, 3ICE CEO and Founder.
The addition of the upstart hockey league strengthens DAZN’s lineup at a time when the company is clearly trying to position itself as a broader global sports hub. With a catalog that already spans football, boxing, motorsport, basketball, soccer, and more, the service offers a variety of sports from around the world in one place.
How to Watch 3ICE on DAZN
For fans who want to tune in to the action, DAZN is making it simple. Fans can stream the 3ICE World Cup live and free by signing up for a free DAZN account, searching for “3ICE World Cup,” and watching on a preferred device.
DAZN is available on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, and most smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, web browsers, streaming devices, and game consoles. If you already follow hockey, 3ICE looks like an easy watch. If you do not, the shorter format may be the perfect entry point. Either way, DAZN just gave fans one more reason to check out the platform.
“3ICE is a dynamic professional hockey format that aligns with DAZN’s goal to bring fans closer to the most exciting and innovative sports. Its pace, drama, and fast-growing global appeal make it highly engaging for both traditional hockey audiences and new fans alike. We are delighted to partner with 3ICE to expand their reach and showcase this thrilling version of the sport to viewers around the world for free,” said Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group.