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

Daniel Yanofsky

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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.

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.

AllSportsPeople 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

Live stream: Fubo

Fans can stream every game live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

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 vs. Slovakia	1 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
Denmark vs. Finland	3:30 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
USA vs. Germany	6 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
Canada vs. Czechia	8:30 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo

Saturday, Dec. 27

Matchup	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Slovakia vs. Germany	2 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
Canada vs. Latvia	4:30 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
USA vs. Switzerland	6 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
Denmark vs. Czechia	8:30 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo

Sunday, Dec. 28

Matchup	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Sweden vs. Switzerland	2 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
Finland vs. Latvia	4:30 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo

Monday, Dec. 29

Matchup	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Germany vs. Sweden	1 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
Finland vs. Czechia	3:30 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
USA vs. Slovakia	6 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo
Canada vs. Denmark	8:30 p.m.	NHL Network, Fubo

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