who will the us hockey team play next and when
The U.S. men’s hockey team’s next game was against Slovakia in the semifinal on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 3:10 p.m. ET, and the winner advanced to the gold-medal game against Canada on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Match details
- Next opponent: Slovakia.
- When: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 3:10 p.m. ET.
- Venue: Milano Santagiulia Arena.
What happened after
- Team USA beat Slovakia 6-2 and moved on to the gold-medal game.
- The final was USA vs. Canada on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Schedule snapshot
| Round | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | Slovakia | Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, 3:10 p.m. ET |
| Gold medal game | Canada | Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, 8:10 a.m. ET |