Where to watch Canada vs. Switzerland men’s hockey: Live stream, channel, time, TV schedule for 2026 Olympics game

Fresh off a statement 5-0 victory over Czechia, Canada’s star-studded men’s hockey team turns its attention to Switzerland in the final preliminary-round contest of Group A at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Puck drop is set for 3:10 p.m. ET on Friday at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

Thursday’s opener saw five different Canadians find the back of the net, including rising standout Macklin Celebrini and veteran center Nathan MacKinnon. The win, paced by airtight defensive play, signaled Canada’s intent to reclaim Olympic gold in the first Games featuring NHL talent since 2014. Czechia entered the tournament viewed as the Canadians’ principal Group A threat, so the emphatic result immediately alters the pool’s competitive balance.

Switzerland, however, arrives with momentum of its own after blanking France 4-0 in its debut. Timo Meier starred with a pair of goals, while goaltender Leonardo Genoni turned away all 27 shots he faced to secure the shutout. The Swiss will aim to parlay that confidence into an upset that could shake up quarter-final seeding.

Viewers in the United States will not find the contest on conventional television. Instead, every second of the action will stream live exclusively on Peacock, NBC’s direct-to-consumer platform. The service, which carries a broad slate of live sports including NFL Sunday Night Football, the Premier League, and Olympic coverage, offers monthly plans starting at $10.99 and allows subscribers to cancel at any time.

With both nations winning their initial fixtures and enjoying identical rest intervals, Friday’s clash will determine which squad claims top billing heading into the knockout stage.