The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players' Association jointly organize and oversee the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Together, the NHL and NHLPA are responsible for the tournament’s overall structure and operations, including competition format, scheduling, participating teams and players, commercial rights, sponsorship, broadcasting, and ticketing. They also lead the global promotion and management of the event. Host cities and venues, including Calgary and Edmonton, work closely with the NHL and NHLPA to support event delivery, venue operations, and the local fan experience during the tournament.