Is it one of the most stacked Team U.S.A. ice hockey rosters in Olympic history? Possibly, according to many experts, analysts and fans. With NHL players allowed to participate in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time since 2014, and heavy-hitting stars like Auston Matthews, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes and Connor Hellebuyck on the national team, U.S. fans have a lot of reasons to be optimistic.
A roster that looked much like the one that traveled to Italy for the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics also nearly won last year’s 4 Nations Face Off, losing out to Team Canada (also the favorite for Olympic gold in Milan Cortina) in a thrilling final. With the U.S. women’s hockey team going undefeated in their own preliminary matches, it’s a fact: U.S. ice hockey at the Olympics is a powerhouse this time around.
Excited to watch Team U.S.A. Men’s hockey on the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Here’s your complete guide to watching them play at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
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2026 Olympic Winter Games U.S. Men’s Hockey Schedule
Here’s the full schedule for the U.S. men’s ice hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics:
All times E.T. and subject to change
Preliminary Round
Thursday, Feb. 12
U.S.A. vs. Latvia – 3:10 p.m., re-airs 11 p.m. on USA, Peacock
Saturday, Feb. 14
U.S.A. vs. Denmark – 3:10 p.m., re-airs 11 p.m. on USA, Peacock
Sunday, Feb. 15
U.S.A. vs. Germany – 3:10 p.m., re-airs 11 p.m. on USA, Peacock
Qualification Playoffs
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Playoff Game 1 – 6:10 a.m. on Peacock
Playoff Game 2 – 6:10 a.m. on Peacock
Playoff Game 3 – 10:40 a.m. on Peacock
Playoff Game 4 – 6:10 a.m. on Peacock
Quarterfinals
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Game 1 – 6:10 a.m. on Peacock
Game 2 – 10:40 a.m. on USA, Peacock
Game 3 – 12:10 p.m. on Peacock or 1 p.m. on USA (joined in progress)
Game 4 – 3:10 p.m. on NBC, Peacock
Semifinals
Friday, Feb. 20
Game 1 – 10:40 a.m. on Peacock or 11:50 a.m. on USA (joined in progress)
Game 2 – 3:10 p.m. on NBC, Peacock
Finals
Saturday, Feb. 21
Bronze Medal Game – 2:40 p.m. on USA, Peacock
Saturday, Feb. 22
Gold Medal Game – 8:10 a.m. on NBC, Peacock
How to Watch the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be broadcast and streamed exclusively on NBC (Find your local channel here) and Peacock.
Get all your questions about the 2026 Winter Olympics answered right here!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the last time NHL players were allowed in the Winter Olympics?
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia was the last time NHL players were allowed to participate in the Winter Olympic Games.
How many gold medals does Team U.S.A. men's ice hockey have at the Winter Olympics?
The U.S.A. men's ice hockey national team has won two gold medals: One at the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics and the other at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, which included the famous "Miracle on Ice" win over the Soviet Union.
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