The U.S. women’s hockey team will start its quest for a gold medal on Thursday with a matchup against Czechia.
Led by head coach John Wroblewski, Team USA will look to win the Olympic tournament after settling for silver in 2022. Captain Hilary Knight is hoping for a “storybook ending,” as she has already announced that this will be her final appearance at the Winter Olympics.
Czechia, meanwhile, will attempt to pull off a major upset in Group A. The team has never won a medal in women’s hockey.
Here is everything you need to know about Team USA vs. Czechia at the Winter Olympics, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Where to watch USA vs. Czechia women’s hockey: TV channel, live stream
USA vs. Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics will air on USA Network. The game will also be available to stream on Peacock, which will carry every event of the Milan Cortina Games.
The NBC-owned streaming service’s sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf and more.
USA vs. Czechia women’s hockey start time
Date: Thursday, Feb. 5
Time: 10:40 a.m. ET
USA vs. Czechia is scheduled to start at 10:40 a.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 5. The game will be played at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
USA women’s hockey schedule at 2026 Winter Olympics
Team USA will be playing in Group A along with Canada, Czechia, Finland and Switzerland.
