HELSINKI/STOCKHOLM – The 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship has kicked off with the USA vs. France game in Helsinki. There are many ways to watch the games.

Of course the best way is to get your tickets and watch international hockey’s prime event at the venues in Helsinki and Stockholm. Click here for ticket information.

TV and radio channels broadcast the event in more than 100 countries and territories. Find out here about the channel in your country.

In most countries a live stream is available free of charge on the event’s YouTube Channel. Click here for a list of countries where the stream may be blocked due to exclusive contracts.

You can also follow the scores live over the internet. Click here for our statistics page with live links.

The scores are also posted as they happen on our Twitter Scores feed @IIHFScores. Our regular Twitter feed with breaking news from the venues is @IIHFHockey.

You can also follow the event and talk with fans on our Facebook page.

And last but not least you can also follow the games on your smartphone. Apps are available for Android, Blackberry and iPhone/iPad.

Enjoy the games!