The lead-up to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey will see 12 games played across Europe and North America.
The schedule and locations for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey's pre-tournament action were released jointly by the NHL and NHLPA today. Training camps for all eight teams will start on Sept. 4 and 5 and each team will play three pre-tournament games across Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Below are the locations for each of the training camps, with Canada's being held in Ottawa at the Canadian Tire Centre.
| Team | Location | Arena |
| Canada | Ottawa | Canadian Tire Centre |
| United States | Columbus | Nationwide Arena |
| Sweden | Gothenburg | Scandinavium |
| Russia | TBD | TBD |
| Czech Republic | Prague | O2 Arena |
| Finland | Helsinki | Hartwall Arena |
| Team Europe | Montreal/Quebec City | Bell Centre/Videotron Centre |
| Team North America | Montreal/Quebec City | Bell Centre/Videotron Centre |
The tournament will be divided into two groups and will officially start on Sept.