Where to watch USA vs. Slovakia today: TV channel, live stream, start time for 2026 World Juniors hockey game

The United States has been performing exceptionally well in hockey, creating substantial anticipation for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

On Monday, December 29, the USA’s U20 team will face Slovakia as part of the World Juniors Championship.

Team USA is once again brimming with talent, featuring defenseman Cole Hudson, Boston Bruins center James Hagens, and 19-year-old goaltender Nick Kempf. 

This year’s team is notably younger, at 0.96 years less than last year’s. Can the junior Americans mount another successful run at the WJC?

The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the USA vs. Slovakia at the World Juniors.

Where to watch USA vs. Slovakia World Juniors 2026

• TV channel: NHL Network
• Live stream: Fubo

Fans can tune into the USA vs. Slovakia matchup live on NHL Network. It’s the home to all USA games at the 2026 World Juniors.

E.J. Hradek will be the play-by-play commentator with Tony Granato alongside him.

For those without cable, Fubo will have a live stream on its platform, which offers a free trial.

USA vs. Slovakia World Juniors 2026 start time

• Date: Monday, Dec. 29
• Time: 6 p.m. ET

USA vs. Slovakia begins on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m. ET.

World Juniors 2026 schedule, resultsFriday, Dec. 26

Game Time (ET) Slovakia vs. Sweden 1 p.m. Denmark vs. Finland 3:30 p.m. Germany vs. United States 6 p.m. Czechia vs. Canada 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 27

Game Time (ET) Germany vs. Slovakia 2 p.m. Canada vs. Slovakia 4:30 p.m. United States vs. Switzerland 6 p.m. Denmark vs. Czechia 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 28

Game Time (ET) Sweden vs. Switzerland 2 p.m. Latvia vs. Finland 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29

Game Time (ET) Germany vs. Sweden 1 p.m. Czechia vs. Finland 3:30 p.m. United States vs. Slovakia 6 p.m. Canada vs. Denmark 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30

Game Time (ET) Switzerland vs. Germany 2 p.m. Denmark vs. Latvia 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Game Time (ET) Slovakia vs. Switzerland 1 p.m. Czechia vs. Latvia 3:30 p.m. Sweden vs. United States 6 p.m. Canada vs. Finland 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2

Game Time (ET) Relegation: TBD vs. TBD 12:30 p.m. Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD 2 p.m. Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD 4:30 p.m. Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD 6 p.m. Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 4

Game Time (ET) Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD 4:30 p.m. Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5

Game Time (ET) Third-place game: TBD vs. TBD 4:30 p.m. Championship game: TBD vs. TBD 8:30 p.m.

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