Team USA 2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Schedule: Games, Dates, And Times

Team United States during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics (Image Credits: Imagn)

Team USA 2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Schedule: Games, Dates, And Times

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Swati Bhatia | Last updated Feb 4, 2026 3:14 PM ET

Hockey fans in the United States are counting down to a massive moment in 2026. For the first time since 2014, NHL players are returning to the Olympic stage, bringing the world’s best hockey players back into international competition.

For Team USA, the stakes could not be higher. They are still searching for their first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since the legendary “Miracle on Ice” run in 1980. The U.S. has come close since then. At the 2002 and 2010 Olympics, they reached the gold medal game, only to fall short against archrivals Team Canada both times.

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This time around, the United States enters the Olympics with genuine confidence. The roster is strong with NHL stars like Auston Matthews, Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk, Jack Hughes, and Quinn Hughes. With a mix of youth and experience, many believe this is one of the strongest Team USA lineups.

The team has a relatively easier group stage than Team Canada, which will face underdog teams like Czechia, Switzerland, and France.

Complete Team USA Schedule for Olympic Hockey 2026

Team United States celebrates after scoring a goal against Team Germany during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games (Image Credits: Imagn)

Group Stage Games

Thursday, February 12, 2026
3:10 PM ET – Group C – USA vs Latvia – Milano Santagiulia

Saturday, February 14, 2026
3:10 PM ET – Group C – USA vs Denmark – Milano Santagiulia

Sunday, February 15, 2026
3:10 PM ET – Group C – USA vs Germany – Milano Santagiulia

Knockout Rounds (If Qualified)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Quarterfinals
10:40 AM ET – Quarterfinal – Milano Santagiulia
1:00 PM ET – Quarterfinal – Milano Santagiulia
3:10 PM ET – Quarterfinal – Milano Santagiulia
6:00 PM ET – Quarterfinal – Milano Santagiulia

Exact opponents and time slots will be confirmed based on group standings.

Friday, February 20, 2026 – Semifinals
11:50 AM ET – Semifinal – Milano Santagiulia

A win here guarantees a medal and sets up a chance at Olympic gold.

Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Bronze Medal Game
Time TBA ET – Bronze Medal Game – Milano Santagiulia

Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Gold Medal Game
8:10 AM ET – Gold Medal Final – Milano Santagiulia

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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