The world’s best hockey players are back on the biggest stage.
After missing the 2022 Winter Olympics, NHL players will participate in this year’s Games in Milan-Cortina. That makes men’s hockey one of the must-watch events, as fans will be eager to see NHL stars representing their countries.
That is especially true for Team USA and Team Canada, as those two programs were impacted the most by the NHL’s absence in 2022. After the Four Nations Face-Off was such a hit last year, hockey fans can’t wait to see those countries face off once again.
Here’s what you need to know about when Olympic men’s hockey starts this year.
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When does Olympic hockey start?
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony is Friday, Feb. 6, but women’s hockey will begin before the men’s tournament.
Group play for men’s Olympic hockey starts Wednesday, Feb. 11, and all 12 teams will have played their first game by Thursday, Feb. 12. After nearly a week of group-stage games, the playoffs begin Tuesday, Feb. 17.
The hockey schedule continues with the quarterfinals on Feb. 18, the semifinals on Feb. 20, and the gold medal game on Feb. 22. The bronze medal game will be played Feb. 21.
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Full schedule for men’s hockey in Milan-Cortina
Wednesday, Feb. 11
| Group |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| B |
Slovakia vs. Finland |
10:40 a.m. |
USA, Peacock |
| B |
Sweden vs. Italy |
3:10 p.m. |
USA, Peacock |
Thursday, Feb. 12
| Group |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| A |
Switzerland vs. France |
6:10 a.m. |
Peacock |
| A |
Czechia vs. Canada |
10:40 a.m. |
USA, Peacock |
| C |
United States vs. Latvia |
3:10 p.m. |
USA, Peacock |
| C |
Germany vs. Denmark |
3:10 p.m. |
Peacock |
Friday, Feb. 13
| Group |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| B |
Finland vs. Sweden |
6:10 a.m. |
Peacock |
| B |
Italy vs. Slovakia |
6:10 a.m. |
Peacock |
| A |
France vs. Czechia |
10:40 a.m. |
Peacock |
| A |
Canada vs. Switzerland |
3:10 p.m. |
Peacock |
Saturday, Feb. 14
| Group |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| B |
Sweden vs. Slovakia |
6:10 a.m. |
Peacock |
| C |
Germany vs. Latvia |
6:10 a.m. |
CNBC, Peacock |
| B |
Finland vs. Italy |
10:40 a.m. |
USA, Peacock |
| C |
United States vs. Denmark |
3:10 p.m. |
USA, Peacock |
Sunday, Feb. 15
| Group |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| A |
Switzerland vs. Czechia |
6:10 a.m. |
CNBC, Peacock |
| A |
Canada vs. France |
10:40 a.m. |
USA, Peacock |
| C |
Denmark vs. Latvia |
1:10 p.m. |
CNBC, Peacock |
| C |
United States v.s Germany |
3:10 a.m. |
USA, Peacock |
Tuesday, Feb. 17
| Round |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| Qualification Playoff |
TBD vs. TBD |
6:10 a.m. |
Peacock |
| Qualification Playoff |
TBD vs. TBD |
6:10 a.m. |
Peacock |
| Qualification Playoff |
TBD vs. TBD |
10:40 a.m. |
Peacock |
| Qualification Playoff |
TBD vs. TBD |
3:10 p.m. |
USA, Peacock |
Wednesday, Feb. 18
| Round |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| Quarterfinals |
TBD vs. TBD |
6:10 a.m. |
Peacock |
| Quarterfinals |
TBD vs. TBD |
10:40 a.m. |
USA, Peacock |
| Quarterfinals |
TBD vs. TBD |
12:10 p.m. |
USA, Peacock |
| Quarterfinals |
TBD vs. TBD |
3:10 p.m. |
NBC, Peacock |
Friday, Feb. 20
| Group |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| Semifinals |
TBD vs. TBD |
10:40 a.m. |
USA, Peacock |
| Semifinals |
TBD vs. TBD |
3:10 p.m. |
NBC, Peacock |
Saturday, Feb. 21
| Group |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| Bronze Medal |
TBD vs. TBD |
2:40 p.m. |
USA, Peacock |
Sunday, Feb. 22
| Group |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel |
| Gold Medal |
TBD vs. TBD |
8:10 a.m. |
NBC, Peacock |
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