Bandy was a part of the Nordic Games program starting with the inaugural 1901 edition. It was not held at the 1903 games, held in Norway. The tournament's often featured club teams, but the 1926 edition was played with geographically-based squads while national teams contested the 1922 tournament. Prior to the inception of the Swedish Championship in -, it was the most prestigious bandy competition for Swedish clubs. Ice hockey events were staged at the 1922 and 1926 Nordic Games. Swedish teams were victorious both times.