2026 IIHF World Juniors TV Schedule
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship TV schedule is officially set, giving hockey fans a complete viewing guide for one of the most anticipated international tournaments of the season. From the opening faceoff on December 26 through the gold medal game on January 5, the world’s top under-20 players will compete for international glory in a packed schedule filled with rivalry matchups and prime-time showdowns.
All games will air live in the United States on NHL Network (NHLN), with additional coverage on TSN and TSN regional channels in Canada, ensuring fans won’t miss a moment of the action. The preliminary round features marquee matchups including United States vs. Sweden, Canada vs. Finland, and Canada vs. Czechia, leading into a high-stakes playoff round that includes quarterfinals, semifinals, and the championship game.
Below is the full 2026 World Juniors TV schedule with start times and broadcast information, making it easy for fans to plan their viewing throughout the tournament. Whether you’re following Team USA, Team Canada, or tracking every medal contender, this guide has everything you need to watch the 2026 World Junior Championship live.
2026 IIHF World Junior Championship – TV Schedule (ET)
Friday, Dec. 26
Sweden vs. Slovakia – 1:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
Denmark vs. Finland – 3:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
Germany vs. United States – 6:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
Canada vs. Czechia – 8:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
Saturday, Dec. 27
Slovakia vs. Germany – 2:00 PM | NHLN, TSN3
Latvia vs. Canada – 4:30 PM | TSN
United States vs. Switzerland – 6:00 PM | NHLN, TSN3
Denmark vs. Czechia – 8:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
Sunday, Dec. 28
- Sweden vs. Switzerland – 2:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Finland vs. Latvia – 4:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
Monday, Dec. 29
- Germany vs. Sweden – 1:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Finland vs. Czechia – 3:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Slovakia vs. United States – 6:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Canada vs. Denmark – 8:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
Tuesday, Dec. 30
- Switzerland vs. Germany – 2:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Latvia vs. Denmark – 4:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
Wednesday, Dec. 31
- Switzerland vs. Slovakia – 1:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Czechia vs. Latvia – 3:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
- United States vs. Sweden – 6:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Canada vs. Finland – 8:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
Playoffs
Friday, Jan. 2
- Relegation Game (3M Arena) – 12:30 PM
- Quarterfinal 1 (Grand Casino Arena) – 2:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Quarterfinal 2 (3M Arena) – 4:30 PM | TSN
- Quarterfinal 3 (Grand Casino Arena) – 6:00 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Quarterfinal 4 (3M Arena) – 8:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
Sunday, Jan. 4 (Grand Casino Arena)
- Semifinal 1 – 4:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Semifinal 2 – 8:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
Monday, Jan. 5 (Grand Casino Arena)
- Third-Place Game – 4:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
- Championship Game – 8:30 PM | NHLN, TSN
