2026 Winter Olympics: Guide to Watching Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Game

Hey there, hockey fans! Exciting news – Team USA is facing off against Canada in the men’s hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, and you won’t want to miss it! The game is set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, with a live stream available on Peacock or for free with DirecTV on NBC starting at 8:10 a.m. ET.

In the semifinals, Team USA dominated Slovakia with a 6-2 win, thanks in part to New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes, who scored twice. Hughes has been on fire throughout the tournament, tallying six points in five games. On the other side, Canada secured their spot in the gold medal game with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Finland, capped off by Nathan MacKinnon’s game-winning goal.

If you’re wondering where to catch all the action, you have a few options. You can access the game by subscribing to Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus plans, or you can watch for free on NBC with a trial of DirecTV. Additionally, if you sign up for Walmart+, you can score a free subscription to Peacock Premium.

Make sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at 8:10 a.m. ET, and cheer on Team USA as they go for gold against Canada. Don’t miss this epic showdown on the ice!