Christmas is complete, the calendar year is nearly complete and hockey fans know that means, it is time for the World Juniors.
The 2023 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship is set to get underway in the Maritimes this week, as some of the best U20 players in the world will meet for the annual tournament.
Canada is the reigning gold medalist after taking down Finland in the gold medal game of the 2022 World Juniors. Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson potted the overtime winner to give the country its 19th World Juniors gold.
The action starts on Monday, Dec. 26 with a matchup between Finland and Switzerland kicking off the 11 days of action. Fans in the United States and Canada can watch every single game of the tournament.
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Here is everything you need to know in order to view the 2023 World Juniors.
How to watch 2023 World Juniors in the USA
- TV channel: NHL Network
The NHL Network will be responsible for airing coverage of all tournament matchups in the United States, starting with Finland vs. Switzerland on Monday, Dec. 26 at 11 a.m.
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How to watch 2023 World Juniors in Canada
- TV channel: TSN, RDS
As the official broadcast partner for Team Canada, TSN will be responsible for airing all tournament matchups, including quarterfinal, semifinal and medal games. RDS will have the games for the French-speaking audience.
World Juniors live streams
- Canada: TSN.ca, TSN app
- United States: fuboTV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream
Those without cable in Canada are still able to watch all 31 tournament games from TSN’s digital platforms. Viewers will be able to access highlights, goal-by-goal updates, live scores and stats for each tournament game.
For cord-cutters in the United States, all tournament games will be available to stream on NHL Network. By signing up for fuboTV, Sling TV or DirecTV Stream, U.S. viewers will have digital access to all tournament games.
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2023 World Juniors schedule
Monday, Dec. 26
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Finland vs. Switzerland | FINAL | Switzerland 3, Finland 2 (OT) |
| Sweden vs. Austria | FINAL | Sweden 11, Austria 0 |
| Latvia vs. USA | FINAL | USA 5, Latvia 2 |
| Czechia vs. Canada | FINAL | Czechia 5, Canada 2 |
Tuesday, Dec. 27
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Finland vs. Slovakia | FINAL | Finland 5, Slovakia 2 |
| Germany vs. Sweden | FINAL | Sweden 1, Germany 0 |
| Switzerland vs. Latvia | FINAL | Switzerland 3, Latvia 2 (SO) |
| Austria vs. Czechia | FINAL | Czechia 9, Austria 0 |
Wednesday, Dec. 28
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia vs. USA | FINAL | Slovakia 6, USA 3 |
| Canada vs. Germany | FINAL | Canada 11, Germany 2 |
Thursday, Dec. 29
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia vs. Finland | 11 a.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Sweden vs. Czechia | 1:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| USA vs. Switzerland | 4 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Austria vs. Canada | 6:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Friday, Dec. 30
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia vs. Latvia | 11 a.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Germany vs. Austria | 4:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Saturday, Dec. 31
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland vs. Slovakia | 11 a.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Czechia vs. Germany | 1:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| USA vs. Finland | 4 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Canada vs. Sweden | 6:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Monday, Jan. 2
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Placement Game | 9:30 a.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Quarterfinal | 11 a.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Quarterfinal | 1:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Quarterfinal | 4 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Quarterfinal | 6:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Wednesday, Jan. 4
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Placement Game | 11 a.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Semifinal | 2:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Semifinal | 6:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Thursday, Jan. 5
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Placement Game | 11 a.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Bronze Medal Game | 2:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Gold Medal Game | 6:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
