IIHF World Juniors 2027 Live Stream Online
The IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship is set to celebrate its 51st edition of the Top Division U20 tournament, where teams compete for the gold medal. The championship will run from Saturday, December 26, 2026, to Tuesday, January 5, 2027, in Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 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 2027 World Juniors kick off?
The tournament traditionally begins on Boxing Day in late December and concludes in early January. For 2027, the games will be held at two venues: Rogers Place, Edmonton, and Marchant Crane Centrium, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The championship is expected to conclude with the Gold Medal game on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Tournament Venues
The 2027 WJC games are scheduled at:
- Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has a seating capacity of 20,734.
- Marchant Crane Centrium, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, with a capacity of 7,819.
Canada will host the tournament for the 32nd time, extending its record as the nation that has hosted the event most often.
How to watch
| What | 2027 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships |
| When | Start on Sat, Dec. 26, and end on Tue, Jan. 5, 2027 |
| Where | Rogers Place, Red Deer |
| TV channel | TSN, NHL Network |
| Live stream | Crackstreams |
The 2027 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 for accessing NHL Network and watching the World Juniors to start the new year.
Which teams are in the 2027 World U20 Championship?
Ten nations will serve in the 2027 World U20 Championship in two groups. Group A games will be played in Rogers Place, and Group B games in Red Deer.
| Group A (Rogers Place) | Group B (Red Deer) |
| Czechia (2) | Sweden (1) |
| Canada (3) | Finland (4) |
| Switzerland (6) | United States (5) |
| Latvia (7) | Slovakia (8) |
| Norway (11) | Germany (9) |
Who won the 2026 World Junior Championships?
Sweden wins 3rd title by defeating Czechia 4-2 at the Grand Casino Arena, USA, in the gold medal game.
What channel are the 2027 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. The Standard price sits around US $45.99/month.
FuboTV – The “Pro”/base plan supports live sports and includes NHL Network, which 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.