The 2026 Winter Olympics are nearly here…and they will feature National Hockey League (NHL) participation for the first time since Sochi 2014. Between that and the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off, this is shaping up to be one of the all-time most anticipated Winter Games for hockey fans.
Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Tournament
Team Italy’s men’s squad — who automatically qualified as the hosts — will look for their best finish since 7th place in 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo. 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 Italy’s schedule *All times Eastern Standard Time (EST)*:
Team Italy Men’s Ice Hockey Schedule
February 11: Sweden vs Italy, 3:10 p.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
February 13: Italy vs Slovakia, 6:10 a.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
February 14: Finland vs Italy, 10:40 a.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
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Men’s Potential Playoff Matches (Qualification Play-offs, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Bronze, Gold; Teams TBD Based on Qualification)
- February 17: Qualification Play-off, 6:10 a.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 17: Qualification Play-off, 6:10 a.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- February 17: Qualification Play-off, 10:40 a.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 17: Qualification Play-off, 3:10 p.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 18: Quarterfinal, 6:10 a.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 18: Quarterfinal, 10:40 a.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 18: Quarterfinal, 12:10 p.m. — Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- February 18: Quarterfinal, 3:10 p.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 20: Semifinal, 10:40 a.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 20: Semifinal, 3:10 p.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 21: Bronze Medal Game, 2:40 p.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- February 22: Gold Medal Game, 8:10 a.m. — Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
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