Top TV and Streaming Picks for January 5, 2026: How to Watch IIHF World Junior Hockey

If you’re looking for some great TV and streaming options for January 5, 2026, you’re in luck! The NHL Network will be showing the Bronze and Gold Medal Games of the IIHF World Junior Championship live from St. Paul, MN.

On the basketball front, there are some exciting matchups to look forward to:

– In the Unrivaled league, you can catch the Mist vs. Hive and Vinyl vs. Laces games on truTV/HBO Max starting at 1 p.m.
– Later in the day, TNT/truTV/HBO Max will feature games like Lunar Owls vs. Rose Basketball Club and Phantom vs. Breeze.
– If college basketball is more your speed, there are numerous Men’s and Women’s games happening throughout the day on various networks.

For fans of college football, the NCAA Division I Football Tournament National Championship between Illinois State and Montana State will be airing at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. There are also pre-game and post-game shows to keep you informed and entertained.

If you’re into dogs, tune in to the AKC Agility Dogs Invitational on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. For golf fans, Golf Channel will be airing episodes of “The Big Break II: Las Vegas” starting at 6 p.m.

Hockey enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Medal Round of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship on TSN1/TSN4/NHL Network, featuring the Bronze Medal Game between Canada and Finland at 4:30 p.m., and the Gold Medal Game between Sweden and Czechia at 8:30 p.m.

For MMA fans, CBS Sports Network has a lineup of UFC Main Events and Ultimate Knockouts starting at 9 p.m. MLB Network will have baseball coverage throughout the day. And in the NBA, you can catch games like New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons on Peacock/NBCSN at 7 p.m.

With a variety of sports and entertainment options to choose from, January 5, 2026, is shaping up to be an exciting day for sports fans everywhere!