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Where to watch Canada vs Finland (Men’s Hockey, 2026 Olympics)

The Canada vs Finland men’s hockey semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics is available on major sports broadcasters in both Canada and the US, plus official Olympic streaming platforms.

Quick Scoop

  • Date: February 20, 2026.
  • Time: 10:40 a.m. ET (morning puck drop in North America).
  • Matchup: Canada vs Finland, men’s hockey semifinal, Milano Cortina 2026.
  • Main streams:
    • In Canada : CBC Gem (free), plus TSN and Sportsnet platforms.
* In the **US** : Peacock and USA Network.

If you’re in Canada, the easiest legit option is CBC Gem; in the US, it’s Peacock.

Where to watch in Canada

  • CBC Gem (free streaming)
    • CBC Gem carries Canada vs Finland live as part of its free Olympic coverage.
* You just need a CBC Gem account; no paid cable subscription required.
  • TSN & Sportsnet / Sportsnet+
    • The game is also available through TSN and Sportsnet, including their apps and sites (TSN site, Sportsnet+).
* If you already have TSN/Sportsnet through a TV provider (Rogers, Bell, etc.), you can sign in and watch at no extra cost.
  • Through your TV provider apps
    • Rogers Ignite TV, Bell Fibe and similar services give access to CBC, TSN and Sportsnet streams if they’re in your package.

Where to watch in the US

  • Peacock (official Olympic streamer)
    • Peacock is the main streaming home of the 2026 Winter Olympics in the US and streams Canada vs Finland live.
* Requires a paid subscription (Premium or Premium Plus); monthly or annual plans available.
  • USA Network / NBC family of channels
    • The semifinal is carried on USA Network on traditional cable/satellite TV.
* Some outlets note live or slightly delayed coverage on USA alongside the Peacock stream.

Key viewing details (quick reference)

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Region Platform / Channel Type Notes
Canada CBC Gem Free streaming Official free stream of Canada vs Finland in Canada.
Canada TSN (site & app) Paid / TV-auth Log in with your TV provider to stream.
Canada Sportsnet & Sportsnet+ Paid / TV-auth Available via Sportsnet+ or TV provider access.
US Peacock Paid streaming Primary live stream for the 2026 Olympics, including this semifinal.
US USA Network TV channel Broadcasts the game on linear TV.

Bonus: Watch-along & replays

  • There are live fan watch-along streams on YouTube where creators react to the game in real time, but these do not show the full official broadcast; they’re more like a shared viewing party.
  • Past Canada vs Finland games (Worlds, World Juniors, 4 Nations) are available as full-game replays on YouTube and official federation channels if you want to warm up before puck drop.

TL;DR:
Use CBC Gem if you’re in Canada, and Peacock or USA Network if you’re in the US to watch Canada vs Finland at the 2026 Olympics.

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