USA Hockey Schedule: Latest Updates for 2026 Olympic Games

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina are in full swing, and USA Hockey is at the center of the action. With NHL players returning to the Olympic stage for the first time in over a decade, the stakes have never been higher for the American squads. Below is the essential schedule and latest results for the Men’s, Women’s, and National Team Development Program (NTDP) rosters as of Sunday, February 15, 2026.

U.S. Men’s Olympic Schedule and Results

The U.S. Men’s National Team is currently competing in Group C. After a decisive 6-3 victory over Denmark on Saturday, the Americans are looking to secure a top seed heading into the knockout rounds.

  • Sunday, Feb. 15: USA vs. Germany (Preliminary Round) – 3:10 PM ET / 9:10 PM Local (Milano Santagiulia Arena). Broadcast: USA Network / Peacock.
  • Tuesday, Feb. 17: Playoff Qualification Round (Matchups TBD based on group standings).
  • Wednesday, Feb. 18: Quarterfinal Round.

U.S. Women’s Olympic Schedule

The U.S. Women’s National Team has been dominant in the preliminary rounds, outscoring opponents 15-1 over their first three games. They now move into the critical medal-round matchups.

  • Monday, Feb. 16: USA vs. Sweden (Semifinal) – 10:40 AM ET / 4:40 PM Local (Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena). Broadcast: NBC / Peacock.
  • Thursday, Feb. 19: Bronze Medal Game (4:10 AM ET) or Gold Medal Game (10:10 AM ET).

USA Hockey NTDP and Junior Highlights

While the Olympics capture the world’s attention, USA Hockey’s developmental programs continue their rigorous schedules back in the United States and in international friendly tournaments.

  • NTDP U17s: Following the conclusion of the Five Nations Tournament in early February, the U17 squad returns to USHL action this coming weekend at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan.
  • 2026 World Junior Championship: Looking ahead, the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship is scheduled to take place in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, starting December 26, 2026. The U.S. will enter the tournament seeking a “three-peat” after recent successes.

How to Watch Team USA

Fans in the United States can catch the Olympic action across the NBCUniversal family of networks. Most men’s and women’s preliminary and medal games are airing live on USA Network and NBC, with every second of the tournament available for live streaming on Peacock. For international viewers, IIHF TV provides live and on-demand coverage for non-Olympic sanctioned events.

Note: All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET) unless otherwise specified. Schedules are subject to change based on tournament progression and broadcast adjustments.