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The World Juniors are back in the United States for the first time since 2018, with the host nation and its closest neighbor once again among the favorites to win gold.
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Team USA and Canada have split the last six IIHF World Juniors titles, with the U.S. taking the glory each of the last two years. While they have been the dominant nations most of the past decade, the Americans and Canadians have faced off in the final only twice in that span, with the U.S. prevailing in 2021 and 2017.
Canada didn’t even reach the medal round the last two years after winning back-to-back titles on home soil in 2022-23, so the pressure for a medal will be significant.
Will the Canadians bounce back, will Team USA win a third consecutive crown, or will the likes of 2025 silver medalist Finland or 2024 finalist Sweden get past the last hurdle?
Here’s how to watch all the action from the Twin Cities.
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World Juniors schedule, scores 2026
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) |
Where to watch World Juniors 2026: TV channel, live stream
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TV Channel: TSN
The 2026 World Junior Championships will air live on TSN, with streaming available via TSN+.
Gord Miller will be the primary play-by-play announcer alongside Mike Johnson.
World Juniors 2026 groups
Group A
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United States
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Switzerland
Group B
World Juniors location 2026
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Location: Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Arenas: Grand Casino Arena (Saint Paul), 3M Arena (Minneapolis)
The 2026 edition of the World Juniors will be played in the Twin Cities, with Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul — home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild — hosting Group A games and most of the knockout round. Group B games and two quarterfinals will be played at the University of Minnesota’s 3M Arena in Minneapolis.
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