How to Stream USA vs. Slovakia in 2026 Olympics Men’s Hockey Semifinals

thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden, securing their spot in the semifinals against Slovakia.

Slovakia, the surprising underdog, advanced to this stage after a convincing 6-2 win over Germany in the quarterfinals. While the United States boasts a significant talent advantage, they will need to bring their A-game to fend off Slovakia, who are riding high on confidence and momentum.

The semifinal match between Team USA and Slovakia is set to take place at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan at 3:10 p.m. ET on Friday. If you can’t catch it on TV, you can stream it live on Peacock or NBCOlympics.com. Don’t forget to check out The Athletic’s Olympic schedule interactive page for more details.

In their quarterfinal game against Sweden, Team USA showed resilience, bouncing back from a late equalizer to secure the win in overtime. Now, they must face a determined Slovakian team led by Juraj Slafkovský, who has been outstanding throughout the tournament.

While Slovakia has yet to face a team of the U.S.’s caliber, they have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with. To secure a spot in the gold-medal game, the Americans will need a stellar performance from their goalie Connor Hellebuyck, along with a strong offensive showing.

As the Olympics hockey tournament nears its conclusion, all eyes are on the semifinals clash between USA and Slovakia. The stakes are high, and both teams will leave it all on the ice for a chance at Olympic glory.