How to watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships online for free

Joseph Green· May 18, 2026 · 9:29 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 32 views

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The 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships will be held in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland from May 15-31. Fans can watch the tournament live for free on IIHF.TV, although access may be restricted in some regions. A VPN can be used to bypass these restrictions and stream the event from anywhere in the world.

Key facts

▪The tournament features 16 teams competing in a round robin format.
▪Czechia is the defending champion of the Ice Hockey World Championships.
▪IIHF.TV offers free streaming, but may require a VPN for access in certain locations.

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▪ Canada hockey World Championships schedule: Times, TV channels, live streams to watch every 2026 IIHF game — Yahoo Sports
▪ How to watch Germany vs Switzerland for FREE – stream IIHF hockey Group A game online — Tom's Guide
▪ IIHF World Championship Post Game Thread: Latvia vs. Germany - 17 May 2026 — r/hockey
▪ IIHF World Championship Post Game Thread: Slovakia vs. Italy - 17 May 2026 — Reddit

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Home > Entertainment How to watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships online for free Live stream all the action from Zurich and Fribourg without spending anything. By Joseph Green Joseph Green Global Shopping Editor Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Read Full Bio on May 18, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: RvS.Media/Robert Hradil/Getty Images TL;DR: Watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free on IIHF.TV.

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