The 2026 Winter Olympics is currently underway even as fans are anticipating thrills of ice hockey. The competions will be held at two venues located in the Milan cluster: the PalaItalia and one of the Fiera Milano pavilions.
The men’s tournament will feature twelve countries, eight qualifying through the IIHF World Ranking, the host Italy, and three through qualifying tournaments.
The format remains the same as the previous three Olympics; three groups of four compete in three games to determine seeding, each play every other team in their group, followed by four rounds of elimination games. Each group winner receives a bye into the second round, along with the highest ranked of the remaining teams. The remaining eight teams play an eliminating qualification game to advance to the quarter-final round. Each quarter-final winner advances to the semi-finals with the winners playing for the gold medal and the losers playing for the bronze.
On the other hand, ten countries will again compete in the women’s tournament, six qualifying through the IIHF World Ranking, the host Italy, and three through qualifying tournaments.
While the women’s tournament had already begun on February 5 (group stage), the men’s tournament begins on February 11 as thrilling action awaits the fans. All times are in CET.
2026 Winter Olympics: Ice Hockey men’s fixtures
| Date | Time | Group/Phase | Matchup | Venue |
| February 11 | 16:40 | Group B | Slovakia vs. Finland | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 11 | 21:10 | Group B | Sweden vs. Italy | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 12 | 12:10 | Group A | Switzerland vs. France | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 12 | 16:40 | Group A | Czechia vs. Canada | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 12 | 21:10 | Group C | Latvia vs. USA | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 12 | 21:10 | Group C | Germany vs. Denmark | Rho Arena |
| February 13 | 12:10 | Group B | Finland vs. Sweden | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 13 | 12:10 | Group B | Italy vs. Slovakia | Rho Arena |
| February 13 | 16:40 | Group A | France vs. Czechia | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 13 | 21:10 | Group A | Canada vs. Switzerland | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 14 | 12:10 | Group B | Sweden vs. Slovakia | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 14 | 12:10 | Group C | Germany vs. Latvia | Rho Arena |
| February 14 | 16:40 | Group B | Finland vs. Italy | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 14 | 21:10 | Group C | USA vs. Denmark | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 15 | 12:10 | Group A | Switzerland vs. Czechia | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 15 | 16:40 | Group A | Canada vs. France | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 15 | 19:10 | Group C | Denmark vs. Latvia | Rho Arena |
| February 15 | 21:10 | Group C | USA vs. Germany | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 17 | Various | Qualifiers | Qualification Playoffs (4 games) | Both Arenas |
| February 17 | Various | Quarterfinals | Quarterfinals (4 games) | Both Arenas |
| February 20 | 16:40 | Semifinals | Semifinal 1 | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 20 | 21:10 | Semifinals | Semifinal 2 | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 21 | 20:40 | Medal Game | Bronze Medal Match | Santagiulia Arena |
| February 22 | 14:10 | Medal Game | Gold Medal Match | Santagiulia Arena |
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2026 Winter Olympics: Ice Hockey women’s fixtures
| Date | Group/Phase | Matche-up | Venue | Time |
| February 10 | Group A | Canada vs. USA | 0 – 5 | Finished |
| February 10 | Group A | Finland vs. Switzerland | 3 – 1 | Finished |
| February 10 | Group B | Japan vs. Sweden | 0 – 4 | Finished |
| February 10 | Group B | Italy vs. Germany | 4 – 1 | Finished |
| February 12 | Group A | Finland vs. Canada | (Rescheduled) | 05:30 |
| Fri, Feb 13 | Quarterfinal 1 | TBD | Rho Arena | 10:40 |
| Fri, Feb 13 | Quarterfinal 2 | USA vs. Italy | Rho Arena | 15:10 |
| Sat, Feb 14 | Quarterfinal 3 | TBD | Rho Arena | 10:40 |
| Sat, Feb 14 | Quarterfinal 4 | TBD | Rho Arena | 15:10 |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Semifinal 1 | TBD | Santagiulia Arena | 16:40 |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Semifinal 2 | TBD | Santagiulia Arena | 21:10 |
| Thu, Feb 19 | Bronze Medal Match | TBD | Santagiulia Arena | 14:40 |
| Thu, Feb 19 | Gold Medal Match | TBD | Santagiulia Arena | 19:10 |
