After a lengthy and dramatic tournament, the men’s Olympic ice hockey race reaches its climax with a can’t-miss final. If you’re hoping to tune in, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about where to watch USA vs. Canada, including free and global live streaming options.
US: NBC
*Local channel coverage, like NBC, varies by region on Sling.
With nine Olympic hockey gold medals under its belt, this is the Canadian men’s team’s first trip to the final in over a decade. They beat reigning champions Finland 3-2 in the semifinals, thanks to two goals in the third period. Team USA makes the return trip for the first time since 2010 after thrashing Slovakia 6-2 in the semis. The 2010 Winter Olympics final was also a Canada vs. USA match-up, with Canada ultimately pulling through 3-2.
The women’s hockey final also featured a Canada vs. United States showdown on Thursday. The tight game went into overtime, a sudden-death situation where the USA took the gold after a 3-2 win. Only time (and tuning in) will tell whether the men will bring a similar result.
Keep reading to learn the best ways to stream the Olympic hockey final around the world, including free options and how to watch from anywhere. The services we’ve highlighted below will also allow you to live stream the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony later today.
The Canada vs. USA game will air live on NBC in the US. For those without cable, there are a few easy ways to live stream the game. The cheapest option is also our top recommendation for US Olympic viewing, as it carries every event, including those not broadcast on linear networks. Peacock, NBCUniversal’s direct streaming counterpart, starts at $11 a month for Peacock Premium.
Peacock is a convenient streaming source for hit NBC TV shows, Universal movies, and select sports like Sunday Night Football. The service also carries its own slate of original programming.
If you’d prefer a service that carries content beyond programming airing on NBCUniversal channels, a live TV streaming service such as DirecTV or Sling will help you out. DirecTV’s MySports genre pack carries USA, NBC, and around 20 other popular sports channels. It also unlocks ESPN Unlimited access. Subscriptions cost $70 a month, but new users can get their first two months for $60 a month after a five-day free trial. NBC is also available in the MyNews pack, which costs $40 a month.
Sling TV is another popular live TV service. NBC is available in select regions, so it’s a good idea to check whether the network streams on Sling in your ZIP code before signing up. If you have access to NBC, you can get it through Sling’s Select plan ($25 a month, around 10 channels) or Sling’s Blue plan ($50 a month, 40+ channels).
The best way to ensure you don’t miss out on any Olympic ice hockey action in Australia is through Stan Sport. The service carries absolutely every part of the Olympics, so it’ll be the best bet for catching today’s Canada vs. USA game. Subscriptions cost $12 a month for the base service and $20 a month for the Sport add-on, for a total of $32 a month. Select Olympic coverage is also available on Nine and 9Now, the free streaming service, so there’s a chance you can catch at least part (if not all) of today’s game there.
The Canada vs. USA game will be available through CBC in Canada. This means that Canadian viewers can live stream the action through CBC Gem, the free ad-supported streaming counterpart, which requires account creation to use.
If you’re away from Canada when the puck drops, you can still access that free option with the help of a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are handy tools that let people change the virtual location of their devices. They’re extra popular among those hoping to use their usual websites and apps while traveling abroad or those looking to upgrade their cybersecurity.
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