Golden Rivalry
Where to Watch the USA vs. Canada Women’s Hockey Gold Medal Game Online
The Olympics’ best rivalry will be on display today when Team USA and Canada clash once again in the women’s hockey finale. Here’s how to livestream the game
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Hilary Knight #21 of Team United States walks out to the ice prior to the Women's Playoffs Semifinal match between United States and Sweden at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 16, 2026 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
Two teams define women’s hockey: the United States and Canada. Today, the bitter rivals will battle for gold at the Milan Games. The favored U.S. team is seeking its third gold medal, and Canada is chasing a sixth Olympic win.
At a Glance: Where to Watch USA vs. Canada Women’s Hockey Final
- TV channel: NBC, CNBC, USA Network
- Stream for free: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock with Walmart+
- Date, start time: Thursday, Feb. 19 at 1:10 p.m. ET
If you’re looking to watch the USA vs. Canada women’s hockey gold medal game, read on. Below is a quick guide on how to watch the final, including a few ways to livestream the USA vs. Canada hockey game for free online.
Where to Watch USA vs. Canada Women’s Hockey Final for Free
Today’s USA vs. Canada women’s hockey match will air live on NBC, CNBC, and USA. It’ll also be available to stream on Peacock.
However, Peacock does not offer a free trial. If you want to watch the USA vs. Canada women’s hockey game for free, use one of the methods below to stream USA vs. Canada for free online.
DirecTV
5-day free trial
Packages starting at $19.99/month
DirecTV carries NBC and all other channels showing Olympic hockey games in 2026. All of its plans start with a five-day free trial, which you can use to watch the USA vs. Canada hockey game for free. If you want to keep the service after the free trial, the most affordable plan with NBC coverage is the MyNews Genre Pack, which costs $39.99 a month.
Hulu + Live TV
3-day free trial
Packages starting at $89.99/month
Another cable streaming service that fans can use to watch today’s USA vs. Canada hockey final for free is Hulu + Live TV. NBC is included in the service’s lineup of more than 95 channels, and you get a three-day free trial to start before payments kick in at $89.99 a month.
Peacock (free with Walmart+)
30-day free trial
$98/year
Viewers can also stream the USA vs. Canada women’s final with a free trial to Walmart+. The membership service, which gets you free delivery on most Walmart orders, includes complimentary access to Peacock. That means you can sign up for Walmart+’s 30-day free trial and stream Peacock without paying during the window. After the trial ends, you’ll be charged at $98 a year, unless you cancel.
USA vs. Canada Women’s Hockey Final Start Time, Date
The USA vs. Canada women’s hockey gold medal game will take place today, Thursday, Feb. 19. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET.
USA vs. Canada Storylines: Rivalry, Olympics Wins, Hilary Knight
The U.S. and Canada’s cross-border rivalry took center stage when women’s hockey was first introduced to the Olympics in 1998. They’re the only two teams to win gold in the Winter Olympics, with Canada leading the series 5-2. Canada is also the defending champion after beating the U.S. 3-2 in the 2022 Games in Beijing.
But Canada’s supremacy over the U.S. could come to an end today. Team USA has been unstoppable in Milan, out-scoring opponents 31-1 (a tournament record) for six straight victories — including a 5-0 shutout against Canada in round-robin play.
Today’s USA vs. Canada hockey final is even more significant after U.S. captain Hilary Knight’s announcement that Milan will be her final Olympics. Knight, who is widely regarded as the greatest women’s hockey player of all time, has played in five Olympic Games over her two-decade career.
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