How to watch World Juniors 2026: TV channel, live streams to watch every IIHF hockey game

The IIHF World Junior Championship 2026 is set to deliver two weeks of elite under-20 international hockey, and fans won’t want to miss a single shift. For the first time since 2018, the tournament returns to the United States, with the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, hosting the world’s top young talent.

Through four days at the World Junior Hockey Championship Canada, USA and Sweden are the only unbeaten teams remaining. Tuesday brings a lighter day on the schedule, but on New Year's Eve, Canada will face off against Finland, and Sweden and the Americans will go head-to-head. The winners from those games will finish as the top seed in their group.

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Watch World Juniors 2026 live

Hockey fans can stream every IIHF World Juniors 2026 game live, including all Team USA matchups, group-stage clashes, and medal-round showdowns.

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World Juniors 2026 groups

Group A

• United States

• Sweden

• Slovakia

• Switzerland

• Germany

Group B

• Finland

• Czechia

• Canada

• Latvia

• Denmark

Each group features traditional powerhouses and dangerous challengers, setting up intense round-robin play before the knockout stage begins.

World Juniors 2026 location & venues

• Location: Saint Paul & Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Arenas:

  • Grand Casino Arena (Saint Paul) – Group A games and most knockout-round matches

  • 3M Arena (Minneapolis) – Group B games and two quarterfinals

The Twin Cities provide a perfect hockey backdrop, combining NHL-level facilities with a passionate fan base.

World Juniors 2026 schedule & results (ET)

Friday, Dec. 26

• Slovakia vs. Sweden — 1 p.m.

• Denmark vs. Finland — 3:30 p.m.

• Germany vs. United States — 6 p.m.

• Czechia vs. Canada — 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 27

• Germany vs. Slovakia — 2 p.m.

• Canada vs. Slovakia — 4:30 p.m.

• United States vs. Switzerland — 6 p.m.

• Denmark vs. Czechia — 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 28

• Sweden vs. Switzerland — 2 p.m.

• Latvia vs. Finland — 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29

• Germany vs. Sweden — 1 p.m.

• Czechia vs. Finland — 3:30 p.m.

• United States vs. Slovakia — 6 p.m.

• Canada vs. Denmark — 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30

• Switzerland vs. Germany — 2 p.m.

• Denmark vs. Latvia — 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

• Slovakia vs. Switzerland — 1 p.m.

• Czechia vs. Latvia — 3:30 p.m.

• Sweden vs. United States — 6 p.m.

• Canada vs. Finland — 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2

• Relegation: TBD vs. TBD — 12:30 p.m.

• Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD — 2 p.m.

• Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD — 4:30 p.m.

• Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD — 6 p.m.

• Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD — 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 4

• Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD — 4:30 p.m.

• Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD — 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5

• Third-place game: TBD vs. TBD — 4:30 p.m.

• Championship game: TBD vs. TBD — 8:30 p.m.

Don’t miss a moment of the action

From opening day rivalries to the gold-medal showdown, the IIHF World Juniors 2026 is one of the most exciting events on the hockey calendar. Whether you’re following Team USA, cheering for Canada, or tracking future NHL stars, streaming live ensures you never miss a goal, save, or overtime thriller