The 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted in Milan, Italy, are nearly here. The women’s side of the tournament is sure to turn heads as the best of the best will clash.
Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Tournament
Team Japan’s women’s squad will be looking to earn their first ever Olympic medal. Here’s when to catch their games, which in the U.S. can be viewed primarily through NBCUniversal’s platforms, including live on Peacock (all games), USA Network, CNBC, and NBC, with Spanish coverage on Telemundo/Universo. In Canada, games will be shown on CBC, TSN, and Sportsnet, as well as internationally via local rights holders or streaming on Olympics.com.
Here is Team Japan’s schedule *All times Eastern Standard Time (EST)*:
Team Japan Women’s Ice Hockey Schedule
February 6: France vs Japan, 6:10 a.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
February 7: Germany vs Japan, 6:10 a.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
February 9: Japan vs Italy, 6:10 a.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
February 10: Japan vs Sweden, 6:10 a.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
If you don’t go by EST and are wondering when puck drop is for you, use this simple converter to find out.
Potential Playoff Matches (Teams TBD Based on Qualification; All times EST)
- February 13: Quarterfinal, 10:40 a.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- February 13: Quarterfinal, 3:10 p.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- February 14: Quarterfinal, 10:40 a.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- February 14: Quarterfinal, 3:10 p.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- February 16: Semifinal, 10:40 a.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 16: Semifinal, 3:10 p.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 19: Bronze Medal Game, 8:40 a.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 19: Gold Medal Game, 1:10 p.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
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