IIHF World Juniors 2026 live stream online
The IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship is set to celebrate its 50th edition of the Top Division U20 tournament, where teams compete for the gold medal. The championship will run from Friday, December 26, 2025, to Monday, January 5, 2026, in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, United States. Fans can watch the tournament live on TSN.ca or the TSN app in Canada, and on NHL Network in the United States.
When do the 2026 World Juniors kick off?
The tournament traditionally begins on Boxing Day in late December and concludes in early January. For 2026, the games will be held at two venues: Xcel Energy Center and 3M Arena at Mariucci, Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The championship is expected to conclude with the Gold Medal game on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Tournament Venues
The 2026 WJC games are scheduled at:
- Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild, with a seating capacity of 17,954.
- 3M Arena at Mariucci, University of Minnesota, with a capacity of 10,257.
The United States will host the tournament for the seventh time, and it will be the first time since 2018.
How to watch
| What | 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships |
| When | Start on Fri, Dec. 26, and ends Mon, Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Where | Xcel Energy Center and 3M Arena at Mariucci |
| TV channel | TSN, NHL Network |
| Live stream | Crackstreams |
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship will be available on TSN.ca or the TSN app in Canada, and on NHL Network in the United States through NHL.com or the NHLN app. If you don’t have a cable subscription, several streaming services carry NHL Network in the U.S., including Sling TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and others.
Below are the best streaming options to access NHL Network and watch the World Juniors to start the new year.
Which teams are in the 2026 World U20 Championship?
Ten nations will serve in the 2026 World U20 Championship in two groups. Group A team’s games will be played in the Xcel Energy Center, and Group B games in the 3M Arena at Mariucci.
| Group A | Group B |
| United States (1) | Finland (2) |
| Sweden (4) | Czechia (3) |
| Slovakia (6) | Canada (5) |
| Switzerland (8) | Latvia (7) |
| Germany (9) | Denmark (11) |
Who won the 2025 World Juniors Championships?
The United States wins 7th title by defeating Finland 4–3 in overtime in the gold medal game.
What channel does the 2026 World Juniors on today?
| Country | Streams |
| United States | NHL Network |
| Austria | Eurosport |
| Canada | TSN, RDS |
| Germany | Eurosport |
| Czech Republic | CT Sport |
| Finland | TV5 |
| Sweden | SVT, TV4, TV12, C More |
| Slovakia | RTVS |
| Switzerland | UPC Switzerland (MySports) |
| Russia | Match TV, Channel One Russia |
The major streaming services
Sling TV – The Blue package gives live-sports channels including NHL Network in most U.S. markets. Standard price sits around US $45.99/month.
fuboTV – The “Pro”/base plan supports live sports and includes NHL Network; that typically costs around US $84.99/month for 200+ channels.
YouTube TV – Offers 100+ channels including NHL Network; base price is about US $82.99/month as of 2025.
Hulu + Live TV – Also carries NHL Network in its live-TV package; live-TV plan costs around US $82.99/month (with variations depending on add-ons and region).
Important: Before signing up, verify that your chosen package carries NHL Network in your location and check for any special blackout rules or rights restrictions related to the tournament.