USA and Canada to Face Off in Olympic Men's Hockey Gold Medal Game

The highly anticipated matchup will air early Sunday morning in the U.S.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The men's hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will feature a showdown between the undefeated United States and Canada teams. The game is scheduled for 7:10 a.m. Central Time on Sunday, February 22, and will be broadcast live on NBC.

Why it matters

The USA-Canada rivalry in men's hockey is one of the most storied in international sports, and this Olympic gold medal matchup is sure to captivate fans across North America. Both teams have had close calls en route to the final, making the outcome even more highly anticipated.

The details

The gold medal game will take place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy. NBC's broadcast team will include play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert, analyst Eddie Olczyk, and reporter Brian Boucher. Streaming options include the NBC Olympics app, NBCOlympics.com, and Peacock.

  • The men's hockey gold medal game starts at 7:10 a.m. CT on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The game will be played at 2:10 p.m. local time in Milan, Italy.

The players

United States Men's Hockey Team

The U.S. team has been undefeated in the tournament so far, setting up a highly anticipated gold medal showdown with their rivals from Canada.

Canada Men's Hockey Team

Canada's men's hockey team has also been undefeated in the 2026 Winter Olympics, making this gold medal game a true clash of the titans.

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What they’re saying

“This is the gold medal game the hockey world was expecting. Both teams are undefeated in the tournament, but both have had close calls.”

— Kelli Arseneau, Author (jsonline.com)

What’s next

The winner of the USA-Canada gold medal game will be crowned the 2026 Olympic men's hockey champion.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated USA-Canada showdown for the Olympic men's hockey gold medal is a testament to the enduring rivalry between the two North American powerhouses. Fans across the continent will be tuning in early on Sunday morning to see which team emerges victorious.