2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Final: US vs. Canada Start Time by Time Zone, How To Watch

The 2026 Olympic men's hockey gold medal game between the fierce rivals, USA and Canada, will have its puck drop on Sunday, February 22, at 8:10 a.m. ET (5:10 a.m. PT).

Below is the full start time breakdown across North American and international time zones, along with a guide to watching the game on TV, streaming, and online in the U.S. and Canada.

The early morning game promises high drama with national pride on the line. After the American women's hockey team defeated the Canadians for Olympic gold, this is the last chance for the men's teams to claim victory in the rivalry.

What Time Does the 2026 Olympic Hockey Final Start?

Team USA is chasing its first men's hockey Olympic gold medal since the famous "Miracle on Ice" in 1980. Canada last won men's Olympic gold in men's hockey in 2014. After both teams fought hard to get to the finals, fans won't want to miss a second of the action. Here's when viewers in different time zones around the world should tune in.

All U.S. Time Zones:

• Eastern Standard Time (EST): 8:10 a.m.
• Central Standard Time (CST): 7:10 a.m.
• Mountain Standard Time (MST): 6:10 a.m.
• Pacific Standard Time (PST): 5:10 a.m.
• Alaska Standard Time (AKST): 4:10 a.m.
• Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST): 3:10 a.m.

All Canadian Time Zones:

• Pacific Standard Time (PST, e.g., British Columbia): 5:10 a.m.
• Mountain Standard Time (MST, e.g., Alberta, most of Saskatchewan): 6:10 a.m.
• Central Standard Time (CST, e.g., Manitoba, Ontario west): 7:10 a.m.
• Eastern Standard Time (EST, e.g., Ontario east, Quebec): 8:10 a.m.
• Atlantic Standard Time (AST, e.g., Nova Scotia, New Brunswick): 9:10 a.m.
• Newfoundland Standard Time (NST): 9:40 a.m.

International Time Zones:

• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC, e.g., London, UK): 1:10 p.m.
• Central European Time (CET, local in Milan/Italy): 2:10 p.m.
• Eastern European Time (EET, e.g., Athens, Helsinki): 3:10 p.m.
• Moscow Standard Time (MSK, Russia): 4:10 p.m.
• Gulf Standard Time (GST, e.g., Dubai): 5:10 p.m.
• India Standard Time (IST): 6:40 p.m.
• China Standard Time (CST, Beijing): 9:10 p.m.
• Japan Standard Time (JST, Tokyo): 10:10 p.m.
• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, Sydney): 12:10 a.m. (Monday, February 23)
• New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, Auckland): 2:10 a.m. (Monday, February 23)

TV Channel and Live Stream Options for the Olympic Hockey Final in the U.S. and Canada

Fans who want to catch Team Canada and Team USA in the men's hockey gold medal final have several options. Here are the ways to watch on TV, streaming, and online in Canada and the United States.

Where to Watch in the United States:

• TV: NBC (live broadcast).
• Streaming: Peacock (live and on-demand), NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC Sports app (requires cable login for some features; Peacock subscription needed for full access).
• Re-air on USA Network later; full coverage often starts earlier on NBC with pre-game.

Where to Watch in Canada:

• TV: CBC (primary broadcaster), Sportsnet, and TSN (coverage across networks).
• Streaming: CBC Gem (free streaming), Sportsnet NOW, TSN Direct/app (subscription-based).