eSIM for 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland
Seeing a lot of people planning trips for the 2026 IIHF Worlds in Switzerland, so I started looking into eSIM options after realizing how differently some carriers handle Swiss roaming.
Switzerland isn’t in the EU, and a friend of mine got hit with a way bigger bill than expected because he assumed his regular Europe plan covered everything normally.
Especially during a trip like this where you’ll constantly be using:
- Google Maps
- train apps
- ticket apps
- WhatsApp/Telegram
- uploading arena videos/photos
- checking highlights and scores between games
I started using eSIMs for trips because it’s easier than trying to figure out local SIM cards after landing.
The last time I was looking for an eSIM, I came across eSIM comparison table that was actually pretty helpful for figuring out which options make sense for shorter trips like this. I believe this can be also helpful right now to decide which one to pick.
The one I usually end up using is Saily mostly because setup has been straightforward and I’ve never really had issues with it while traveling.
Anyway just posting this now because I know a lot of people only think about mobile data after arriving and then end up relying on expensive roaming or airport options.