when is usa vs canada hockey

There isn’t a single fixed answer to “when is USA vs Canada hockey” right now, because multiple USA–Canada matchups are happening in different tournaments and levels, and the schedule changes by event.

Here are some of the most relevant recent or upcoming USA vs Canada hockey games:

• Under-18 Women’s Worlds: USA vs Canada for the gold medal was scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, with puck drop at 6:30 p.m. ET.

• 4 Nations / elite best-on-best events: USA–Canada men’s games have been featured in recent 4 Nations Face-Off style tournaments, including a high-profile game in February 2025, but the next edition’s exact dates and times have not been finalized publicly yet.

At the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milan-Cortina), USA and Canada are in different men’s preliminary groups (USA in Group C and Canada in Group A), so there is no guaranteed USA–Canada group-stage game on the men’s side. A men’s USA–Canada Olympic clash in 2026 would only happen if both teams advance far enough into the knockout rounds and end up matched in a playoff, semifinal, or medal game, so the exact date and time can’t be known in advance.

Because this rivalry appears across many competitions (senior men, senior women, U18, pro exhibitions, special tournaments), the only reliable way to know “when is USA vs Canada hockey” for the game you care about is:

• Identify the exact event (NHL 4 Nations, World Championship, World Juniors, Olympics, Rivalry Series, U18 Worlds, etc.).

• Then check that event’s official schedule (IIHF, Olympics site, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, or major broadcasters) for the specific USA–Canada listing, date, and puck drop time.

If you tell me which tournament or level you mean (Olympics, women’s national teams, juniors, etc.), I can narrow it to the precise game time.