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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The United States clashes with Sweden in an undefeated showdown for Group A of the IIHF Junior Hockey Championships today – Wednesday, Dec. 31 – at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota. The game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch USA vs. Sweden IIHF World Junior Championships for free?
The USA-Sweden game will broadcast live on NHL Network at 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $40 off your first month.
FuboTV has a free trial and up to $30 off your first month.
The most flexible option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter. You will need to add the sports extra package ($5.99) to access the NHL Network.
After defeating Germany, Switzerland and orchestrating a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Slovakia, the United States (3-0) is off to a perfect start in the competition for U-20 athletes.
Boston Bruins prospect Will Zellers has four goals and two assists. James Hagens recently belted out two goals in the latest victory over Slovakia.
The defense has been suspect for the Americans. Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Caleb Heil and Washington Capitals draft selection Nick Kempf will have the spotlight in this pivotal encounter.
The Americans are aiming for their first-ever 3-peat after claiming back-to-back titles for the first time last year. Canada is the only country to achieve a 3-peat, winning five in a row from 2005-09.
Watch USA vs. Sweden IIHF World Juniors for free on DIRECTV
Sweden (3-0) cruised past Germany with an eight-goal demolition, while also downing Switzerland and Slovakia in much closer contests.
Chicago Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell has been superb, tallying three goals. Winnipeg Jets draft selection Alfons Freij has notched four assists.
St. Louis Blues prospect Love Harenstam has a 2.00 goals-against-average and .929 save percentage.
The winner will earn the top qualifying spot in Group A and face the bottom qualifier in Group B. The quarterfinals will begin on Jan. 2.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the IIHF Junior World Hockey Championships.
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Who is on the Team USA World Hockey Junior roster?
*NHL listing denotes team rights
- Kamil Bednarik, Boston University, Islanders
- Cole Eiserman, Boston University, Islanders
- James Hagens, Boston College, Bruins
- Will Horcoff, Michigan, Penguins
- Ryker Lee, Michigan State, Predators
- Cole McKinney, Michigan, Sharks
- Brendan McMorrow, Denver, Kings
- LJ Mooney, Minnesota, Canadiens
- Max Plante, Minnesota-Duluth, Red Wings
- AJ Spellacy, Windsor (OHL), Blackhawks
- Teddy Stiga, Boston College, Predators
- Shane Vansaghi, Michigan State, Flyers
- Will Zellers, North Dakota, Avalanche
- Brodie Ziemer, Minnesota, Sabres
Defensemen
- Asher Barnett, Michigan, Oilers
- EJ Emery, North Dakota, Rangers
- Logan Hensler, Wisconsin, Penguins
- Cole Hutson, Boston University, Capitals
- Adam Kleber, Minnesota-Duluth, Sabres
- Luke Osburn, Wisconsin, Sabres
- Chase Reid, Soo (OHL), 2026 eligible
- Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen, Michigan, 2026 eligible
Goalies
- Caleb Heil, Madison (USHL), Lightning
- Nick Kempf, Notre Dame, Capitals
- AJ Reyelts, Penticton (WHL), 2026 eligible
Here’s more information on how to watch USA vs. Sweden on TV and streaming services.
What: IIHF World Hockey Juniors Group A: USA vs. Sweden
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central)
Where: Grand Casino Arena | St. Paul, Minn.
Channel: NHL Network
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $40 off your first month) and Sling TV (half off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass)