2011 IIHF Women's World Championship

The 2011 IIHF World Women's Championships was held in April 2011 in Switzerland. This was the 13th women's championship run by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The United States were the defending champions.

The Americans defended their title, and captured their third straight gold medal by defeating Canada 3–2 in overtime on a goal by Hilary Knight.

Preliminary Round
All times local (CEST/UTC+2)

Relegation series
Best of three.

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Division I
The following teams took part in the Division I tournament which was held in Ravensburg, Germany, from April 11 to April 16. The winner of the group was promoted to the Top Division for the 2012 championships, while the last-placed team in the group was relegated to Division II.

On March 29, 2011 Japan withdrew from the tournament due to the 2011 Japan earthquake. They retained their position in 2012's Division I, and the 5th placed team was relegated.

was promoted to Top Division for the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship. was relegated to Division II (renamed Division I B).

Division II
The following teams took part in the Division II tournament which was held in Caen, France. The winner of the group, Czech Republic is promoted to Division I for the 2012 championships, while the last-placed team in the group, North Korea is relegated to Division III. Prior to the start of the tournament the North Korean national team announced they would withdraw, citing financial reasons. All games against them were counted as a forfeit, with a score of 5–0 for the opposing team.

is promoted to Division I A for the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship. is relegated to Division III (renamed Division II A).

Division III
The following teams took part in the Division III tournament which was held in Newcastle, Australia. The winner of the group, Netherlands is promoted to Division II for the 2012 championships, while the last-placed team in the group, Belgium is relegated to Division IV.

is promoted to Division II (renamed I B) for the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship. is relegated to Division IV (renamed II B).

Division IV
The following teams took part in the Division IV tournament which was held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from March 29 to April 4.

is promoted to Division III (renamed II A) for the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship. should have been relegated to Division V (renamed II B Qualification) but were not.

Division V
The Division V tournament was held in Sofia, Bulgaria, from March 14 to March 20.

is promoted to Division IV (renamed II B) for the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship. In addition, because of some nations not participating, instead of hosting the Division II B Qualification, effectively were promoted as well.