🏒 World Juniors 2026 Schedule and Official Channels
2026 IIHF World Junior Championship (Top Division) • Minneapolis–Saint Paul, USA • All times ET
The 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (WJC 2026) marks the 50th edition of the IIHF’s iconic U20 tournament, with the top division running from December 26, 2025 through the gold medal game on January 5, 2026. Expect packed arenas, fast-paced rivalries, and future NHL stars battling for international glory.
This year’s spotlight lands in the United States, hosted in Minneapolis–Saint Paul across two venues: Grand Casino Arena and 3M Arena at Mariucci. With 10 teams in the top division, every group-stage game matters—one hot goalie performance or one late power-play goal can change everything.
📺 Watch World Juniors 2026 Live
Don’t miss the biggest U20 hockey matchups of the winter. Stream live sports with a simple setup and watch the tournament coverage on supported channels through Fubo.
▶️ Watch on Fubo📌 Tournament Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship (Top Division) |
| Dates | December 26, 2025 – January 5, 2026 |
| Host Country | United States |
| Host City | Minneapolis–Saint Paul |
| Venues | Grand Casino Arena • 3M Arena at Mariucci |
| Teams (Top Division) | 10 |
| Official Channels | NHL Network (NHLN) • TSN (and TSN3 for select games) |
🔥 Stream the World Juniors 2026 Live
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🕒 World Juniors 2026 Game Schedule (All Times ET)
Below is the full listed schedule with matchups and the official TV/streaming channels shown alongside each game.
📅 Dec. 26
- Sweden vs. Slovakia — 1:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Denmark vs. Finland — 3:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Germany vs. United States — 6:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Canada vs. Czechia — 8:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
Quick Streaming Option
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🏒 Stream on Fubo📅 Dec. 27
- Slovakia vs. Germany — 2:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN3
- Latvia vs. Canada — 4:30 p.m. — TSN
- United States vs. Switzerland — 6:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN3
- Denmark vs. Czechia — 8:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
📅 Dec. 28
- Sweden vs. Switzerland — 2:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Finland vs. Latvia — 4:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
📅 Dec. 29
- Germany vs. Sweden — 1:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Finland vs. Czechia — 3:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Slovakia vs. United States — 6:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Canada vs. Denmark — 8:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
📅 Dec. 30
- Switzerland vs. Germany — 2:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Latvia vs. Denmark — 4:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
📅 Dec. 31
- Switzerland vs. Slovakia — 1:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Czechia vs. Latvia — 3:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- United States vs. Sweden — 6:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
- Canada vs. Finland — 8:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN
✅ Easy Way to Follow Every Knockout Round
Quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal games are appointment viewing. If you want a streaming-first option, check Fubo and watch coverage where available.
🏟️ Playoffs & Medal Games (Key Dates)
| Date | Round / Game | Venue | Time (ET) + Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2 | Relegation Game | 3M Arena | 12:30 p.m. — (TBD listing) |
| Jan. 2 | Quarterfinal 1 | Grand Casino Arena | 2:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN |
| Jan. 2 | Quarterfinal 2 | 3M Arena | 4:30 p.m. — TSN |
| Jan. 2 | Quarterfinal 3 | Grand Casino Arena | 6:00 p.m. — NHLN, TSN |
| Jan. 2 | Quarterfinal 4 | 3M Arena | 8:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN |
| Jan. 4 | Semifinal 1 | Grand Casino Arena | 4:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN |
| Jan. 4 | Semifinal 2 | Grand Casino Arena | 8:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN |
| Jan. 5 | Third-Place Game | Grand Casino Arena | 4:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN |
| Jan. 5 | Championship Game | Grand Casino Arena | 8:30 p.m. — NHLN, TSN |
🏁 Final Thoughts
World Juniors is built for drama: high tempo shifts, fearless young talent, and intense national pride. Save the key dates, follow the daily slate, and be ready for the knockout stage where every mistake is costly. If you’re watching via streaming, Fubo can be an easy option to keep up with live sports coverage where available.