IIHF World Championship 2026 schedule, TV channels, live streams, scores, standings for hockey tournament

TL;DR

The 2026 IIHF World Championship will take place in Switzerland, featuring top hockey players representing their nations. Team USA aims to defend their title, while Canada seeks redemption after a surprising loss in 2025.

Key points

2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland
Team USA aims to repeat as champions
Canada seeks redemption after 2025 loss
Matches held in Zurich and Fribourg
Top hockey players from various nations

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Three months after the Winter Olympics, some of the world's best hockey players will be donning their nation's colors once again for the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.

While the talent pool won't be the same with the Stanley Cup Playoffs still playing out in the U.S. and Canada, plenty of marquee names will take to the ice in Zurich and Fribourg for the annual tournament.

Team USA will look to repeat as champion with a roster led by the likes of Matthew Tkachuk, Justin Faulk and Ryan Lindgren, while Canada will try to bounce back after a stunning quarterfinal loss to Denmark in 2025.

The Canadians have some serious talent on their roster, with Sidney Crosby a late add to a roster that already boasts fellow 2026 Olympian Macklin Celebrini and veterans like John Tavares and Ryan O'Reilly.

Q&A

What is the schedule for the 2026 IIHF World Championship?

The schedule for the 2026 IIHF World Championship includes matches held in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, starting three months after the Winter Olympics.

Which TV channels will broadcast the 2026 IIHF World Championship?

The broadcasting details for the 2026 IIHF World Championship will be announced closer to the event, typically including major sports networks.

How can I watch the 2026 IIHF World Championship live?

Fans can watch the 2026 IIHF World Championship live through various streaming services and TV channels that will be confirmed prior to the tournament.

Who are the key players to watch in the 2026 IIHF World Championship?

Key players to watch include Matthew Tkachuk, Justin Faulk, and Ryan Lindgren from Team USA, as they aim to defend their championship title.

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Finland vs. Germany	10:20 a.m.
Canada vs. Sweden	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
USA vs. Switzerland	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Czechia vs. Denmark	2:20 p.m.

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Great Britain vs. Austria	6:20 a.m.
Slovakia vs. Norway	6:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Hungary vs. Finland	10:20 a.m.
Italy vs. Canada	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Switzerland vs. Latvia	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Slovenia vs. Czechia	2:20 p.m.

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
USA vs. Great Britain	6:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Italy vs. Slovakia	6:20 a.m.
Austria vs. Hungary	10:20 a.m.
Denmark vs. Sweden	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Germany vs. Latvia	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Norway vs. Slovenia	2:20 p.m.

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
USA vs. Finland	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Canada vs. Denmark	10:20 a.m.
Germany vs. Switzerland	2:20 p.m.
Sweden vs. Czechia	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Latvia vs. Austria	10:20 a.m.
Italy vs. Norway	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Hungary vs. Great Britain	2:20 p.m.
Slovenia vs. Slovakia	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo

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IIHF World Championship 2026 schedule

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IIHF World Championship standings 2026

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Group B standings

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Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Austria vs. Switzerland	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Czechia vs. Italy	10:20 a.m.
USA vs. Germany	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Sweden vs. Slovenia	2:20 p.m.

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Latvia vs. Finland	10:20 a.m.
Canada vs. Norway	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Switzerland vs. Great Britain	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Denmark vs. Slovakia	2:20 p.m.

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Germany vs. Hungary	10:20 a.m.
Canada vs. Slovenia	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Finland vs. Great Britain	2:20 p.m.
Sweden vs. Italy	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
USA vs. Latvia	6:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Denmark vs. Slovenia	6:20 a.m.
Switzerland vs. Hungary	10:20 a.m.
Slovakia vs. Czechia	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Austria vs. Germany	2:20 p.m.
Norway vs. Sweden	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Great Britain vs. Latvia	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Denmark vs. Italy	10:20 a.m.
Finland vs. Austria	2:20 p.m.
Canada vs. Slovakia	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
USA vs. Hungary	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Czechia vs. Norway	10:20 a.m.
Germany vs. Great Britain	2:20 p.m.
Slovenia vs. Italy	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Hungary vs. Latvia	6:20 a.m.
Norway vs. Denmark	6:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
USA vs. Austria	10:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Sweden vs. Slovakia	10:20 a.m.
Switzerland vs. Finland	2:20 p.m.
Canada vs Czechia	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Quarterfinals TBD	10:20 a.m.	TBD
Quarterfinals TBD	10:20 a.m.	TBD
Quarterfinals TBD	2:20 p.m.	TBD
Quarterfinals TBD	2:20 p.m.	TBD

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Semifinal 1	9:20 a.m.	NHL Network, fubo
Semifinal 2	2 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo

Game	Time (ET)	Watch
Third-place game	9:30 a.m.	TBD
Championship	2:20 p.m.	NHL Network, fubo

Team	GP	W	OTW	OTL	L	Pts
Austria	-	-	-	-	-	-
Finland	-	-	-	-	-	-
Germany	-	-	-	-	-	-
Great Britain	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hungary	-	-	-	-	-	-
Latvia	-	-	-	-	-	-
Switzerland	-	-	-	-	-	-
USA	-	-	-	-	-	-

Team	GP	W	OTW	OTL	L	Pts
Canada	-	-	-	-	-	-
Czechia	-	-	-	-	-	-
Denmark	-	-	-	-	-	-
Italy	-	-	-	-	-	-
Norway	-	-	-	-	-	-
Slovakia	-	-	-	-	-	-
Slovenia	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sweden	-	-	-	-	-	-