World Juniors free live streams: How to watch 2026 IIHF hockey games without cable in USA

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Team USA opens the 2026 World Juniors on home ice in Saint Paul/Minneapolis with a legit shot to chase history after winning gold in 2024 and 2025.

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Up front, James Hagens and Cole Eiserman give the Americans star power that can swing a tournament in a single shift.

On the back end, a group featuring Cole Hutson and E.J. Emery has the puck-moving and matchup pieces to win tight games late. If the goaltending holds, the U.S. appears well-positioned for another deep run and a genuine three-peat push.

The Sporting News has everything that you need to know to stream the action at the 2026 World Junior Championships.

How to watch the 2026 World Juniors without cable

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How to watch the 2026 World Juniors on TV

  • TV channel: NHL Network

Fans can watch the 2026 World Juniors in the United States live on NHL Network.

E.J. Hradek will be the primary play-by-play announcer and will handle every Team USA game, alongside analyst Tony Granato and reporter Jon Morosi.

World Juniors schedule, scores 2026

Friday, Dec. 26

Matchup

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

Sweden 3, Slovakia 2

Finland 6, Denmark 2

USA 6, Germany 3

Canada 7, Czechia 5

Saturday, Dec. 27

Matchup

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

Slovakia 4, Germany 1

Canada 2, Latvia 1 (OT)

USA 2, Switzerland 1

Czechia 7, Czechia 2

Sunday, Dec. 28

Matchup

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

Sweden 4, Switzerland 2

Finland 8, Latvia 0

Monday, Dec. 29

Matchup

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

Sweden 8, Germany 1

Czechia 2, Finland 1 (OT)

USA 6, Slovakia 5

Canada 9, Denmark 1

Tuesday, Dec. 30

Matchup

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

Switzerland vs. Germany

2 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Latvia vs. Denmark

4:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Matchup

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

Switzerland vs. Slovakia

1 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Czechia vs. Latvia

3:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

USA vs. Sweden

6 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Canada vs. Finland

8:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Friday, Jan. 2

Matchup

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

Relegation game

12:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Quarterfinal 1

2 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Quarterfinal 2

4:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Quarterfinal 3

6 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Quarterfinal 4

8:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Sunday, Jan. 4

Matchup

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

Semifinal 1

4:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Semifinal 2

8:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Monday, Jan. 5

Matchup

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

Third-place game

4:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

Championship

7:30 p.m.

NHL Network, Fubo

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