The United States has been on a tear when it comes to hockey, creating a lot of excitement for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
On Friday, December 26, the USA’s U20 team will attempt to win its third straight World Junior Championship.
Team USA is once again loaded with talent, including defenseman Cole Hudson, Boston Bruins center James Hagens, and, in net, 19-year-old Nick Kempf.
A unique feature of this year’s team is that it’s 0.96 years younger than last year’s team. Can the junior Americans make another run at the WJC?
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch USA vs. Germany at the World Juniors.
Where to watch USA vs. Germany World Juniors 2026
- TV channel: NHL Network
- Live stream: Fubo
Fans can tune into the USA vs. Germany matchup live on NHL Network. It’s the home to all USA games at the 2026 World Juniors.
E.J. Hradek will be the play-by-play commentator with Tony Granato alongside him.
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USA vs. Germany World Juniors 2026 start time
- Date: Friday, Dec. 26
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
USA vs. Germany begins on Friday, Dec. 26 at 6 p.m. ET.
World Juniors 2026 schedule, results
Friday, Dec. 26
| Game | Time (ET) |
| Slovakia vs. Sweden | 1 p.m. |
| Denmark vs. Finland | 3:30 p.m. |
| Germany vs. United States | 6 p.m. |
| Czechia vs. Canada | 8:30 p.m. |
Saturday, Dec. 27
| Game | Time (ET) |
| Germany vs. Slovakia | 2 p.m. |
| Canada vs. Slovakia | 4:30 p.m. |
| United States vs. Switzerland | 6 p.m. |
| Denmark vs. Czechia | 8:30 p.m. |
Sunday, Dec. 28
| Game | Time (ET) |
| Sweden vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. |
| Latvia vs. Finland | 4:30 p.m. |
Monday, Dec. 29
| Game | Time (ET) |
| Germany vs. Sweden | 1 p.m. |
| Czechia vs. Finland | 3:30 p.m. |
| United States vs. Slovakia | 6 p.m. |
| Canada vs. Denmark | 8:30 p.m. |
Tuesday, Dec. 30
| Game | Time (ET) |
| Switzerland vs. Germany | 2 p.m. |
| Denmark vs. Latvia | 4:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Game | Time (ET) |
| Slovakia vs. Switzerland | 1 p.m. |
| Czechia vs. Latvia | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sweden vs. United States | 6 p.m. |
| Canada vs. Finland | 8:30 p.m. |
Friday, Jan. 2
| Game | Time (ET) |
| Relegation: TBD vs. TBD | 12:30 p.m. |
| Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD | 2 p.m. |
| Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD | 4:30 p.m. |
| Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. |
| Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. |
Sunday, Jan. 4
| Game | Time (ET) |
| Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD | 4:30 p.m. |
| Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. |
Monday, Jan. 5
| Game | Time (ET) |
| Third-place game: TBD vs. TBD | 4:30 p.m. |
| Championship game: TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. |
