“Time to Shine” is the official song for the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland, which will take place from 15 to 31 May 2026 in Zurich and Fribourg. The song is written, composed and performed by the Swiss singer Bastian Baker – an artist with a background in ice hockey.
A musician from Lausanne and former ice hockey player, Bastian Baker brings both his voice and passion to “Time to Shine”, capturing the power, emotion and energy befitting a championship anthem. He previously wrote and performed the official song for the 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. With “Time to Shine” he builds on that experience, once again fusing his love for music with the spirit of the sport.
Blending dreams and passion, the song embodies what unites sports fans across the world: that thrilling, all-or-nothing moment when everything is on the line – when you give your all to reach your goals.
Emotions That Unite
For Bastian Baker, this project is a personal one. “When the organising committee approached me again, I was absolutely thrilled. As a huge ice hockey fan, this kind of project means a great deal to me. “Time to Shine” is meant to inspire people to pursue their dreams and reach their goals, both in sport and in life. I wanted to capture the atmosphere and the emotion”, explained the 34-year-old singer.
Baker and the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship – A Perfect Match
The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Organising Committee shares in the excitement: "With Bastian Baker, we’ve partnered with a Swiss singer who not only represents our country but also resonates far beyond its borders. His strong connection to ice hockey makes him the ideal artist for our official song”, says Christian Hofstetter, General Secretary of the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, who officially unveiled the track during the IIHF Semi-Annual Congress in Nice.
“Time to Shine” will accompany fans throughout the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship – echoing in arenas, energizing Official Fan Zones, and resonating across all platforms. The song sets the tone, builds anticipation, and celebrates the sense of community that defines this world-class event.
To the music video TIME TO SHINE
Organising Committee
2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship AG
Flughofstrasse 50, CH-8152 Glattbrugg
2026.iihfworlds.com
