Where to watch USA vs. Canada women's hockey final: Live stream Olympic gold medal game anywhere
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It's been four long years, but the ultimate women's ice hockey Olympic rematch has arrived at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. Keep reading to learn where to watch the USA vs. Canada women's hockey final, including free and global live streaming options.
After a high-speed couple of weeks in Italy, the women's ice hockey Olympic gold medal is on the line. The final features a familiar fixture: the United States vs. Canada. The two teams are frequent finalists, and the USA is looking to come out on top after losing to Canada 3-2 in the 2022 Beijing Olympics final. The Canadian women's hockey team boasts five gold medals, while Team USA holds a total of two.
The teams met in the preliminary round a little over a week ago. The United States won 5-0, totally shutting out Canada. Canadian captain
Below, you can find everything you need to know about tuning into today's game around the world, including free options and how to watch from anywhere. For even more hockey events, including the final men's games, make sure to check out our Olympic ice hockey streaming guide.
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 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 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 from anywhere
If you're away from Canada when the puck drops, you can still access your free option 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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