How to watch USA vs. Canada women's hockey: Live stream 2026 Winter Olympics free from anywhere
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One of the biggest ice hockey rivalries reignites this week. Keep reading to learn how to watch USA vs. Canada women's hockey around the world, including free options.
The United States and Canada meet once again in a rematch of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics women's ice hockey final. Last time, Canada pulled off a 3-2 victory, clinching the gold and leaving the USA (the defending champions) with the silver. This brought the Canadian women's ice hockey team's total to five gold medals, while the United States' team holds two. So far in the preliminary round, both teams are in top form and have won all of their respective games. Team USA defeated Czechia, Finland, and Switzerland. Team Canada has triumphed over Switzerland and Czechia.
Below, we've rounded up some of the best ways to tune into today's game. For even more Olympic action, make sure to bookmark our where to watch Winter Olympics streaming guide. We're keeping it updated daily with notable events.
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How to watch USA vs. Canada in the US
The USA vs. Canada game will air live on the USA Network in the US. For those without cable, there are a few easy ways to live stream the game. The cheapest option is also our top recommendation for US Olympic viewing, as it carries every event, including those not broadcast on linear networks. Peacock, NBCUniversal's direct streaming counterpart, starts at $11 a month for Peacock Premium.
If you'd prefer a service that carries content beyond programming airing on NBCUniversal channels, a live TV streaming service such as DirecTV or Sling will help you out. DirecTV's MySports genre pack carries USA, NBC, and around 20 other popular sports channels. It also unlocks ESPN Unlimited access. Subscriptions cost $70 a month, but new users can get their first two months for $60 a month after a five-day free trial.
Sling TV also carries the USA Network in its Blue plan. This tier offers 40+ channels, including NBC in select regions. Subscriptions start at $46 a month for Blue, but in areas that get local channel access, Sling Blue typically costs $50 a month.
How to watch USA vs. Canada in Canada
The USA vs. Canada game will be available through CBC in Canada. This means that Canadian viewers can live stream the action through CBC Gem, the free ad-supported streaming counterpart, which requires account creation to use.
How to watch USA vs. Canada in the UK
In the UK, Olympic ice hockey fans will want to get Discovery Plus. While select Olympic coverage is available through the BBC, the bulk of the action is through Discovery Plus. Subscriptions start at £4 a month for the Entertainment tier.
How to watch USA vs. Canada in Australia
The best way to ensure you don't miss out on any Olympic ice hockey action in Australia is through Stan Sport. The service carries absolutely every part of the Olympics, so it'll be the best bet for catching today's USA vs. Canada game. Subscriptions cost $12 a month for the base service and $20 a month for the Sport add-on, making it $32 a month in total. Select Olympic coverage is also available on Nine and 9Now, the free streaming service, so there's a chance you can catch at least part of today's game there.
How to watch USA vs. Canada from anywhere
If you're away from the location where your streaming service works when the puck drops, you can still access your go-to viewing options (including the free ones) with the help of a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are handy tools that let people change the virtual location of their devices. They're extra popular among those hoping to use their usual websites and apps while traveling abroad or those looking to upgrade their cybersecurity.
NordVPN is one of the best options on the market right now. Fast and easy to use, it also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can learn more in our NordVPN review.
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