when is the women's hockey gold medal game
The women’s Olympic hockey gold medal game at the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Games is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. CET (which is 1:10 p.m. ET / 10:10 a.m. PT).
Quick Scoop: When is the women’s hockey gold medal game?
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Local time (Milan): 7:10 p.m. CET
- Eastern Time (North America): 1:10 p.m. ET
- Venue: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milano–Cortina 2026
So if you’re in North America, it’s a daytime game you might be sneaking glances at during work or school.
Why this game is a big deal
The women’s Olympic gold medal game is usually the climax of the entire hockey tournament, often featuring powerhouses like Canada and the United States in an intense, rivalry-fueled showdown. Historically, these games have been some of the most dramatic events of the Winter Olympics, with late comebacks, overtime thrillers, and performances that become instant national memories. Fans in forums are already talking as if a Canada–USA final is almost expected, which only builds the hype.
“Everyone also expects a Canada‑USA final, and it’s going to be a huge match and a draw!” — a fan comment in a women’s hockey forum
How it fits into the 2026 Olympic schedule
- Women’s tournament starts: February 5, 2026
- Quarterfinals: mid‑tournament (around February 13–14)
- Semifinals: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Bronze medal game: February 19, 2026 at 2:40 p.m. CET
- Gold medal game: February 19, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. CET
That means the women’s gold is the evening showcase in Italy, coming just a few days before the men’s medal games wrap up the hockey schedule.
TV, streaming, and time-zone juggling
Exact broadcast listings can vary by country, but U.S. and Canadian outlets are already treating this as a marquee event. Past tournaments have shown that fans often struggle with time zones, office schedules, and spoiler avoidance, leading to classic stories of people trying to dodge results all day so they can watch the replay.
One forum user even described putting a sign on their desk begging coworkers not to spoil a previous women’s gold medal game—only to have someone walk in and shout the result anyway. Expect similar spoiler-danger this time, especially with the game landing in the middle of the North American workday.
At a glance: key facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | Women’s Olympic hockey gold medal game, Milano–Cortina 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
| Local time | 7:10 p.m. CET (Milan) |
| Eastern Time | 1:10 p.m. ET |
| Venue | Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena |
| Bronze medal game | Same day, 2:40 p.m. CET |
Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.
