In 2025, 16 countries will compete for gold at the IIHF World Championship.
To decide which teams move on to the quarterfinals, the teams are split into two groups of eight, Group A and Group B. They will play in a round-robin format. The competition then proceeds to the gold medal game using a single-elimination format.
Is this the year that the United States finally breaks its run? Although the Americans have advanced to the bronze medal game in three of the previous four tournaments, they haven’t taken home a gold medal at the IIHF World Championship since 1933.
Six different teams have won six medals in the last two championships. Last year, Switzerland and Sweden took home silver and bronze, respectively, while Czechia took home the gold.
Here is all the information you require to watch the 2025 IIHF World Championship, including details on TV and streaming options.
IIHF World Championship schedule, results 2025
Friday, May 9
| Scores |
| Finland 2, Austria 1 |
| Czechia 5, Switzerland 4 (OT) |
| Sweden 5, Slovakia 0 |
| USA 5, Denmark 0 |
Saturday, May 10
| Scores |
| Canada 4, Slovenia 0 |
| Kazakhstan 2, Norway 1 |
| Sweden 4, Austria 2 |
| Germany 6, Hungary 1 |
| Latvia 4, France 1 |
| Switzerland 5, Denmark 2 |
Sunday, May 11
| Scores |
| Slovakia 3, Slovenia 1 |
| USA 6, Hungary 0 |
| Canada 7, Latvia 1 |
| Germany 4, Kazakhstan 1 |
| Finland 4, France 3 |
| Czechia 2, Norway 1 |
Monday, May 12
| Scores |
| Austria 3, Slovakia 2 (SO) |
| Switzerland 3, USA 0 |
| Sweden 2, Finland 1 |
| Czechia 7, Denmark 2 |
Tuesday, May 13
| Game |
| Latvia 5, Slovenia 2 |
| Germany 5, Norway 2 |
| Canada 5, France 0 |
| Hungary 4, Kazakhstan 2 |
Wednesday, May 14
| Scores |
| Slovakia 2, France 1 |
| USA 6, Norway 5 (OT) |
| Sweden 6, Latvia 0 |
| Denmark 5, Kazakhstan 1 |
Thursday, May 15
| Scores |
| Finland 9, Slovenia 1 |
| Switzerland 5, Germany 1 |
| Canada 5, Austria 1 |
| Czechia 6, Hungary 1 |
Friday, May 16
| Scores |
| Austria 5, France 2 |
| Denmark 8, Hungary 2 |
| Sweden 4, Slovenia 0 |
| Switzerland 3, Norway 0 |
Saturday, May 17
| Scores |
| Finland 2, Latvia 1 |
| USA 6, Germany 3 |
| Sweden 4, France 0 |
| Czechia 8, Kazakhstan 1 |
| Canada 7, Slovakia 0 |
| Denmark 6, Norway 3 |
Sunday, May 18
| Scores |
| Austria 3, Slovenia 2 (SO) |
| USA 6, Kazakhstan 1 |
| Latvia 5, Slovakia 1 |
| Switzerland 10, Hungary 0 |
Monday, May 19
| Scores |
| Slovenia 3, France 1 |
| Czechia 5, Germany 0 |
| Finland 2, Canada 1 (SO) |
| Norway 1, Hungary 0 |
Tuesday, May 20
| Game |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Latvia vs. Austria |
6:20 a.m. |
ESPN+, TSN1 |
| Switzerland vs. Kazakhstan |
6:20 a.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN4 |
| Slovakia vs. Finland |
10:20 a.m. |
ESPN+, TSN1 |
| Czechia vs. USA |
10:20 a.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN4 |
| Sweden vs. Canada |
2:20 p.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4 |
| Germany vs. Denmark |
2:20 p.m. |
ESPN+, TSN2 |
Thursday, May 22
| Game |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Quarterfinal 1 |
10:20 a.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Quarterfinal 2 |
10:20 a.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN4 |
| Quarterfinal 3 |
2:20 p.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Quarterfinal 4 |
2:20 p.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN4 |
Saturday, May 24
| Game |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Semifinal 1 |
8:20 a.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4 |
| Semifinal 2 |
12:20 p.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4 |
Sunday, May 25
| Game |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Bronze medal game |
9:20 a.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Gold medal game |
2:20 p.m. |
NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/3/4 |
2025 IIHF World Championship standings
The 16 countries competing in the 2025 IIHF World Championship are split into two groups of eight. In the preliminary phase, teams will compete within their groups, and the top four teams from each group will move on to the quarterfinals. A three-round, single-elimination playoff will begin at that point.
Teams will accrue points for victories (3), overtime victories (2), and OT defeats (1) throughout the preliminary round.
Group A (Stockholm)
| Team |
Games |
Wins |
OT Wins |
OT Losses |
Losses |
Points |
| Sweden |
6 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
| Canada |
6 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
16 |
| Finland |
6 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
13 |
| Latvia |
6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
| Austria |
6 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
| Slovakia |
6 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
7 |
| Slovenia |
7 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
| France |
7 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
Group B (Herning)
| Team |
Games |
Wins |
OT Wins |
OT Losses |
Losses |
Points |
| Czechia |
6 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
| Switzerland |
6 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
16 |
| United States |
6 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
14 |
| Denmark |
6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
| Germany |
6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
| Norway |
7 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
| Hungary |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
3 |
| Kazakhstan |
6 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
How to watch the 2025 IIHF World Championship: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NHL Network (U.S.) | TSN (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | ESPN+ (U.S.) | TSN+ (Canada) | TSN.ca (Canada) | TSN app (Canada)
NHL Network will broadcast live coverage of a few of the 2025 IIHF World Championship games, including all of Team USA’s games. Fubo allows fans who want to see the action live.
For new users, Fubo provides a free trial so you may test the service out before making a purchase. Without cable, watch more than 200 of the best live TV and sports networks, including ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and more. (Only participating plans). There may be taxes and fees.)
Additionally, games that aren’t accessible through Fubo streaming will be available on ESPN+.
TSN will broadcast all of the tournament’s games for Canadian viewers to watch. Additionally, TSN+, TSN.ca, and the TSN app allow them to stream games.
When is the IIHF World Championship in 2025?
- Date of start: Friday, May 9
- Date of completion: Sunday, May 25
Friday, May 9, is the start date of the 2025 IIHF World Championship. The gold and bronze medal matches are scheduled for Sunday, May 25, marking the conclusion of the event.
What location is the IIHF World Championship in 2025?
- Where: Herning, Denmark | Stockholm, Sweden
- Location: Jyske Bank Boxen | Avicii Arena
Group A will compete at Stockholm, Sweden’s Avicii Arena, while Group B will play at Herning, Denmark’s Jyske Bank Boxen. Sweden will host both the gold and bronze medal games.
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