Austria and the city of Innsbruck are hosting the ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2017. More than 210 athletes from all over the world are participating at the event.

Host organizer is the Austrian Speed Skating Association. Venue of the event is the Olympic Hall. 1964 and 1976 Innsbruck hosted the Olympic Games. In 2012 the capital city of the alps organized the Youth Olympic Games. Short Track Speed Skating events were held at the Olympic Hall.