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Where to watch World Juniors championship game: TV channel, live stream, start time for Sweden vs. Czechia hockey originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sweden will take on Czechia for the 2026 World Juniors championship on Monday.
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It's the first time since the 2019 tournament that either the USA or Canada won't lift the trophy at the end of the final, and will be a long-awaited celebration no matter which nation wins. Sweden's most recent title came in 2012, and Czechia's in 2001 (as the Czech Republic).
The Swedes have been dominant in this year's tournament, the only team that hasn't lost a game. They were pushed to the limit by rival Finland in the semis, though, before advancing in a shootout.
Czechia, meanwhile, dropped its opener against Canada but has survived a series of tough tests since then, coming back around to beat the Canadians 6-4 in the semis.
Who will emerge triumphant from the final? Here's all you need to know to watch Sweden and Czechia battle in the World Juniors championship.
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Where to watch Sweden vs. Czechia World Juniors championship 2026
TV Channel: TSN1/3/4
Live stream: TSN+
The 2026 World Juniors final will air live on TSN1/3/4, with streaming available via TSN+.
Gord Miller will be the primary play-by-play announcer alongside Mike Johnson.
Sweden vs. Czechia World Juniors championship 2026 start time
Date: Monday, Jan. 5
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
The puck is set to drop between Sweden and Czechia at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday. The game will be played at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Canada and Finland will face off for the bronze medal at 4:30 p.m. ET.
World Juniors radio coverage
Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 91
Tune into Sweden vs. Czechia live on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, which is channel 91 for listeners in vehicles.
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World Juniors 2026 schedule, results
Friday, Dec. 26
Sweden 3, Slovakia 2 | — | — |
Finland 6, Denmark 2 | — | — |
USA 6, Germany 3 | — | — |
Canada 7, Czechia 5 | — | — |
Saturday, Dec. 27
Slovakia 4, Germany 1 | — | — |
Canada 2, Latvia 1 (OT) | — | — |
USA 2, Switzerland 1 | — | — |
Czechia 7, Czechia 2 | — | — |
Sunday, Dec. 28
Sweden 4, Switzerland 2 | — | — |
Finland 8, Latvia 0 | — | — |
Monday, Dec. 29
Sweden 8, Germany 1 | — | — |
Czechia 2, Finland 1 (OT) | — | — |
USA 6, Slovakia 5 | — | — |
Canada 9, Denmark 1 | — | — |
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Switzerland 4, Germany 0 | — | — |
Latvia 6, Denmark 3 | — | — |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Switzerland 3, Slovakia 2 | — | — |
Czechia 4, Latvia 2 | — | — |
Sweden 6, USA 3 | — | — |
Canada 7, Finland 4 | — | — |
Friday, Jan. 2
Relegation game: Germany 8, Denmark 4 | — | — |
Quarterfinal: Sweden 6, Latvia | — | — |
Quarterfinal: Czechia 6, Switzerland 2 | — | — |
Quarterfinal: Finland 4, USA 3 (OT) | — | — |
Quarterfinal: Canada 7, Slovakia 1 | — | — |
Sunday, Jan. 4
Semifinal: Sweden 4, Finland 3 (SO) | — | — |
Semifinal: Czechia 6, Canada 4 | — | — |
Monday, Jan. 5
Third-place game: Canada vs. Finland | 4:30 p.m. | TSN1/4 |
Championship: Sweden vs. Czechia | 8:30 p.m. | TSN1/3/4 (TSN5 JIP at 10) |
World Juniors winners, medalists
Here are the medal-winning teams from the last 10 World Juniors:
2025 | USA | Finland | Czechia |
2024 | USA | Sweden | Czechia |
2023 | Canada | Czechia | USA |
2022 | Canada | Finland | Sweden |
2021 | USA | Canada | Finland |
2020 | Canada | Russia | Sweden |
2019 | Finland | USA | Russia |
2018 | Canada | Sweden | USA |
2017 | USA | Canada | Russia |
2016 | Finland | Russia | USA |
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