{"id":194756,"date":"2025-12-27T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T07:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-juniors-2026-schedule-usa-hockey-roster-and-how-to-watch-usa-today\/"},"modified":"2025-12-27T07:00:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T07:00:32","slug":"world-juniors-2026-schedule-usa-hockey-roster-and-how-to-watch-usa-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-juniors-2026-schedule-usa-hockey-roster-and-how-to-watch-usa-today\/","title":{"rendered":"World juniors 2026 schedule, USA hockey roster and how to watch – USA Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

The USA, looking to enter elite territory when it hosts the world junior hockey championship, got off to a good start on Friday, Dec. 26 when it beat Germany 6-3<\/a> in the opener.
The Americans enter the event having won back-to-back titles<\/a> for the first time in their history and now will look for a three-peat at the tournament for under-20 players. Canada is the only country to do that this century, winning five in a row from 2005-09.
The tournament, in its 50th year, will be held in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.
Here’s what to know about the International Ice Hockey Federation’s world junior championships, including the schedule and how to watch:
The USA’s games will be shown on NHL Network.
Fubo<\/a> and certain levels of Sling TV carry NHL Network.
All times p.m. ET<\/em>
Dec. 26<\/strong>
USA 6, Germany 3<\/a>: The game was closer than the final score indicated. The USA built a 3-0 lead in the first period only to see Germany cut that to 4-3 in the second period. But Will Zellers and Cole Eiserman scored late in the second period as the USA pulled away.
Dec. 27<\/strong>
USA vs. Switzerland, 6
Dec. 29<\/strong>
Slovakia vs. USA, 6
Dec. 31<\/strong>
USA vs. Sweden, 6
All times p.m. ET. Games will be played at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, or at 3M Arena in Minneapolis.
Dec. 26<\/strong>
Dec. 27<\/strong>
Dec. 28<\/strong>
Dec. 29<\/strong>
Dec. 30<\/strong>
Dec. 31<\/strong>
Jan. 2<\/strong>
Quarterfinals, 2, 4:30, 6, 8:30
Jan. 4<\/strong>
Semifinals, 4:30 and 8:30
Jan. 5<\/strong>
Player, team, NHL rights<\/strong>
Forwards<\/strong>
Defensemen<\/strong>
Goalies<\/strong>
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