From October 21 to October 26, 2024, come and discover Broomball in the Pays du Mont-Blanc with no less than the world championships of the discipline! This event will see 8 world nations compete, for the first time in France, on the ice rinks of Megève and Saint-Gervais.
What is Broomball?
This may be the first time you’ve heard the name of this discipline? Don’t panic, we’ll explain everything!
Le broomball is an ice sport originating in Canada. Also called ice broomball and sometimes broomball (in English Broomball), it is played on a rink identical to that used for ice hockey. There are approximately 30 players in Canada.
Broomers (a term used to refer to the players) use special non-slip shoes (put away the skates!) and a broom to hit a rubber ball. Each team of broomers (6 players per team) works together to score goals, using their brooms to control the ball on the ice. The tactics and game play are similar to ice hockey. The aim is to score in the opponent's net as in the most popular sports: football, basketball, handball...
Accessible to all, Broomball appeals with its friendliness and simplicity, offering a fun alternative to traditional ice sports.
The Wolves of Combloux, host club of this world championship
The World Broomball Championships – Mont-Blanc is supported by France Broomball, with the support of the local club LCombloux Broomball oops.
France is hosting the Broomball World Championships for the first time. This international championship will bring together more than 450 players and their supporters from 8 countries, including Canada, the United States, Japan, Australia and several European countries. This event, considered the largest and most prestigious competition in the discipline, will take place at the foot of Mont Blanc between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Megève and Combloux.
The matches will take place on the municipal ice rinks of Saint-Gervais and Megève, while the participants and their families will be accommodated in these three municipalities.
A free event open to all
The World Broomball Championships – Mont-Blanc matches will take place from October 21 to October 26, 2024. This week’s program includes more than 80 matches accessible for free.
Finding accommodation to attend the matches
Our guest houses and holiday centres
Our furnished tourist accommodation
Getting to the matches
To access the ice rinks on match days, check the timetables of the regional bus lines or use the Montenbus service, transport on demand!
