Canada will be right in the mix for another deep run and, as usual, the gold-medal standard is the expectation.
With a roster packed with top-end skill and tournament-tested poise, the pressure will be on to turn big moments into wins from the opening round on.
If you’re in Canada and wondering where to watch the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, there are plenty of easy options, whether you’ve got cable, streaming or you’re heading out to watch with friends and need to know what channel the games are on.
Here’s how to catch every game from puck drop through the gold-medal finale.
Where to watch World Juniors in Canada: TV channel, live streams
- TV Channel: TSN
- Live stream: TSN+
Fans in Canada probably already know the drill, but if you don't, we're here for you. You can watch every single minute of the World Juniors on the TSN networks and stream it live on TSN+.
If you don't have TSN or TSN+, you can lock in here with no commitment to watch the best young hockey talent on the planet.
Gord Miller will be the lead play-by-play voice of the tournament and he'll be joined by Mike Johnson. James Duthie will be the main host of the panel pre-and post game with a slew of talking heads joining him at the desk.
Full 2026 World Juniors schedule, start times & scores
Friday, Dec. 26
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|
| Sweden vs. Slovakia | 1 p.m. | TSN1/3 |
| Denmark vs. Finland | 3:30 p.m. | TSN1/4 (TSN 5 JIP at 4:30) |
| USA vs. Germany | 6 p.m. | TSN1/3 |
| Canada vs. Czechia | 8:30 p.m. | TSN2/3/4/5 |
Saturday, Dec. 27
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|
| Slovakia vs. Germany | 2 p.m. | TSN3 |
| Canada vs. Latvia | 4:30 p.m. | TSN1/4 |
| USA vs. Switzerland | 6 p.m. | TSN3 |
| Denmark vs. Czechia | 8:30 p.m. | TSN1/3 |
Sunday, Dec. 28
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|
| Sweden vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. | TSN1 |
| Finland vs. Latvia | 4:30 p.m. | TSN1/3/5 |
Monday, Dec. 29
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|
| Germany vs. Sweden | 1 p.m. | TSN1 |
| Finland vs. Czechia | 3:30 p.m. | TSN1/4 (TSN5 JIP at 4:30) |
| USA vs. Slovakia | 6 p.m. | TSN1/2 |
| Canada vs. Denmark | 8:30 p.m. | TSN1/4 (TSN5 JIP at 9:30) |
Tuesday, Dec. 30
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|
| Switzerland vs. Germany | 2 p.m. | TSN1 |
| Latvia vs. Denmark | 4:30 p.m. | TSN1/3 |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|
| Switzerland vs. Slovakia | 1 p.m. | TSN1/5 |
| Czechia vs. Latvia | 3:30 p.m. | TSN1/4 |
| USA vs. Sweden | 6 p.m. | TSN1/5 |
| Canada vs. Finland | 8:30 p.m. | CTV/TSN1/4/5 |
Friday, Jan. 2
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|
| Relegation game | 12:30 p.m. | TSN3 |
| Quarterfinal 1 | 2 p.m. | TSN1/4/5 |
| Quarterfinal 2 | 4:30 p.m. | TSN3/4 |
| Quarterfinal 3 | 6 p.m. | TSN1/5 |
| Quarterfinal 4 | 8:30 p.m. | TSN1/3/4/5 |
Sunday, Jan. 4
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|
| Semifinal 1 | 4:30 p.m. | TSN1/4/5 |
| Semifinal 2 | 8:30 p.m. | TSN1/4/5 |
Monday, Jan. 5
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|
| Third-place game | 4:30 p.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Championship | 7:30 p.m. | TSN1/3/4 (TSN5 JIP at 10) |
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