The knockout rounds of the women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the corner, with Team USA gearing up to compete against the host nation, Italy. The quarterfinal matchup is scheduled for Friday, February 13, at the Milano Cortina Games, following the United States’ strong performance that secured their spot in the final eight. This culmination of the group stage was solidified when Canada achieved a shutout victory against Finland in a rescheduled Group A game on Thursday.
The full schedule for the women’s ice hockey quarterfinals is as follows, with all times listed in Eastern Time:
On Friday, February 13, fans will see Czechia face off against Sweden at 10:40 a.m., which will be available on Peacock (digital only) and NBCOlympics.com. Following that, Team USA will take on Italy at 3:10 p.m., airing on USA Network, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.
The quarterfinals continue on Saturday, February 14, with Canada competing against Germany at 10:40 a.m. on CNBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com, and Finland going against Switzerland at 3:10 p.m., also featured on CNBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.
The excitement surrounding the women’s ice hockey competition is palpable as these elite athletes prepare to make their mark, and fans eagerly anticipate intense matchups that could lead to thrilling outcomes in the chase for Olympic glory.