World Junior Ice Hockey Championship: Where to Watch Every Game
The World Juniors return on Dec. 26, when 10 national under-20 teams head to Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, for a tournament that wraps up with the gold medal game on Jan. 5. In the U.S., every game airs on NHL Network. In Canada, TSN carries the tournament in English and RDS in French.
This guide walks you through how to watch in both countries, when Team USA and Canada play, and the simplest way to follow along without cable. If you just want today's games and channels, our World Junior Championship TV schedule has the live listings.
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| U.S. on TV | Every game on NHL Network |
| U.S. without cable | A live TV streaming service that carries NHL Network, such as Fubo |
| Canada on TV | TSN (English) and RDS (French) |
| Canada without cable | A streaming subscription from TSN or RDS |
| Dates | Dec. 26 – Jan. 5 (no games Jan. 1 or 3) |
| Host cities | Edmonton (Rogers Place) and Red Deer (Marchant Crane Centrium), Alberta |
Watching in the U.S.: NHL Network
In the U.S., the World Juniors air on NHL Network, which NHL.com lists as the tournament's broadcaster. NHL Network is a cable channel, so you'll need a TV package or a live TV streaming service that includes it.
- Cable or satellite: If NHL Network is already part of your package, you can watch every game at no extra cost. Not every package includes it, though, so it's worth checking your channel guide before the opener.
- Streaming: Fubo lists NHL Network among the channels it uses for national hockey broadcasts. Other live TV services may carry the channel on some plans, so check the lineup before you sign up.
Watch NHL Network without cable
NHL Network is the U.S. home of the World Juniors, and Fubo lists it among its hockey channels. Just make sure the plan you choose includes it.
Watching in Canada: TSN and RDS
Canadian viewers can watch every game on TSN in English or on RDS in French. Both networks belong to Bell Media, which describes them as the tournament's exclusive Canadian broadcaster, and they're also Hockey Canada's official broadcast partners.
- With a TV provider: You can stream the games in the TSN app or on TSN.ca by signing in with your provider account.
- Without cable: TSN sells its own streaming subscription, and RDS offers one for the French-language broadcast.
- On game day: TSN runs several feeds, so check which one is showing your game before puck drop.
Groups, arenas and key dates
The 10 teams are split into two groups of five, and each team plays everyone in its group once. The top four in each group advance to the quarterfinals. From the semifinals on, every game is played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, home of the Oilers.
| Group | Teams | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden and the United States | Marchant Crane Centrium, Red Deer |
| Group B | Canada, Czechia, Latvia, Norway and Switzerland | Rogers Place, Edmonton |
| Date | Round | Start times (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 26 – 31 | Group stage | Between 2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Jan. 2 | Quarterfinals and relegation game | Quarterfinals at 2, 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; relegation game at 12 p.m. |
| Mon., Jan. 4 | Semifinals at Rogers Place | 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. |
| Tue., Jan. 5 | Bronze and gold medal games at Rogers Place | Bronze at 5:30 p.m., gold at 9:30 p.m. |
Sweden comes in as the defending champion after beating Czechia 4-2 in the most recent final in Minnesota. Team USA finished fifth that year, but it won back-to-back gold medals in 2024 and 2025 and is now chasing its eighth title. If you want to see what else is on the ice each day, check our hockey TV schedule.
Team USA and Canada: When they play
Team USA plays its four group games in Red Deer, while Canada stays in Edmonton. Both cities are on Mountain Time, two hours behind the East Coast, so the table lists start times in ET with Pacific Time in parentheses.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Dec. 26 | Canada vs. Switzerland | 7 p.m. (4 p.m. PT) | Edmonton |
| Sat., Dec. 26 | United States vs. Germany | 9:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. PT) | Red Deer |
| Mon., Dec. 28 | Slovakia vs. United States | 4:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. PT) | Red Deer |
| Mon., Dec. 28 | Canada vs. Latvia | 7 p.m. (4 p.m. PT) | Edmonton |
| Tue., Dec. 29 | Finland vs. United States | 4:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. PT) | Red Deer |
| Tue., Dec. 29 | Norway vs. Canada | 7 p.m. (4 p.m. PT) | Edmonton |
| Thu., Dec. 31 | Czechia vs. Canada | 7 p.m. (4 p.m. PT) | Edmonton |
| Thu., Dec. 31 | United States vs. Sweden | 9:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. PT) | Red Deer |
Canada's group games all start at 7 p.m. ET, which makes them easy to plan around. Team USA has a mix of afternoon and late starts, including a 9:30 p.m. ET game against Sweden on New Year's Eve. You'll find every other team's games in our World Juniors TV schedule.
The easiest setup for you
With one broadcaster in each country, choosing a setup mostly comes down to whether you already have the right channel. Here's what we'd suggest for each situation.
U.S., with cable or satellite
You can watch every game on NHL Network, as long as your package includes the channel.
Tip: Check your channel guide before the tournament starts on Dec. 26.
U.S., without cable
A live TV streaming service that carries NHL Network, such as Fubo, covers the whole tournament.
Tip: Confirm that NHL Network is in the plan before you pay.
Canada, with a TV provider
Every game is on TSN or RDS, and you can stream them in the TSN app by signing in with your provider.
Tip: TSN has several feeds, so check which one is showing your game.
Canada, without cable
A direct streaming subscription from TSN gets you the English broadcast, and RDS offers one in French.
Tip: Choose a plan that covers late December and early January.
World Juniors FAQs
What channel is the World Juniors on in the U.S.?
The World Juniors air on NHL Network in the U.S. NHL.com lists it as the tournament's U.S. broadcaster.
What channel is the World Juniors on in Canada?
In Canada, the tournament is on TSN in English and RDS in French. Both networks are Hockey Canada's official broadcast partners.
How can I watch the World Juniors without cable?
In the U.S., you can use a live TV streaming service that includes NHL Network, such as Fubo. In Canada, TSN and RDS both sell their own streaming subscriptions.
Are the World Juniors on ESPN+?
That hasn't been confirmed. NHL.com and USA Hockey list NHL Network as the U.S. broadcaster and don't mention ESPN+, which is now called ESPN Select.
When does Team USA play at the World Juniors?
Team USA plays Germany on Dec. 26 at 9:30 p.m. ET, Slovakia on Dec. 28 at 4:30 p.m. ET, Finland on Dec. 29 at 4:30 p.m. ET and Sweden on Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
When does Canada play at the World Juniors?
All four of Canada's group games start at 7 p.m. ET in Edmonton: Switzerland on Dec. 26, Latvia on Dec. 28, Norway on Dec. 29 and Czechia on Dec. 31.
When is the World Juniors gold medal game?
The gold medal game is on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The bronze medal game is earlier that day, at 5:30 p.m. ET.