Aug 3, 2024; Plymouth, MI, USA; Canada's forward Bradley Nadeau (13) tries to skate between USA’s defenceman Cole Hutson (23) and forward Cole Eiserman (38) during the third period of the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

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World Junior championship 2025: Schedule, Dates, Times, Scores, Live Streaming and more

Complete 2025 IIHF World Juniors schedule with dates, times, scores, TV channels, and live stream details to catch every thrilling hockey game.

Each winter, the ice ignites with the thrilling excitement of the IIHF World Junior Championships, a platform where future hockey stars dazzle the most. As December transitions into January, this renowned tournament gathers the finest under-20 talents from around the world, producing unforgettable experiences and intense national competitions.

The previous year, the United States won, overcoming Sweden and securing gold, whereas Canada, the two-time defending champions, surprisingly finished fifth and missed the podium.

Among the unforgettable moments of previous tournaments is the extraordinary Connor Bedard, a once-in-a-generation talent who etched his name in history by accumulating a record 36 points for Canada in only two games. So, Here’s everything you need to know about World Junior Championship.

Who is hosting 2025 World Juniors?

The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship is set to take place in Ottawa from December 26 to January 5.

In the preliminary round, Group A features Canada, Finland, Germany, Latvia, and the defending champions, the United States, who claimed victory in 2024. Group B consists of Czechia, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland.

How To Watch The 2025 World Junior Championship

Canadian viewers can catch the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship on TSN and RDS, with streaming available on TSN+ in Canada.

The tournament will be broadcast in the United States on the NHL Network.

TV channel: NHL Network (U.S.) | TSN (Canada)

Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | TSN+ (Canada)

World Juniors schedule 2025

Thursday, Dec. 26

Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
Slovakia vs. Sweden	Noon	NHL Network, TSN
USA vs. Germany	2:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Czechia vs. Switzerland	5 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Finland vs. Canada	7:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN

Friday, Dec. 27

Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
Switzerland vs. Slovakia	1 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Germany vs. Finland	3:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Sweden vs. Kazakhstan	5 p.m.	TSN
Latvia vs. Canada	7:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN

Saturday, Dec. 28

Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
Kazakhstan vs. Czechia	1 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Latvia vs. USA	3:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN

Sunday, Dec. 29

Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
Switzerland vs. Sweden	Noon	NHL Network, TSN
USA vs. Finland	2:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Czechia vs. Slovakia	5 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Canada vs. Germany	7:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN

Monday, Dec. 30

Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
Slovakia vs. Kazakhstan	1 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Germany vs. Latvia	3:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland	Noon	NHL Network, TSN
Finland vs. Latvia	2:30 p.m.	TSN
Sweden vs. Czechia	5 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Canada vs. USA	8 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN

Thursday, Jan. 2

Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
Relegation: TBD vs. TBD	11 a.m.	TSN
Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD	Noon	NHL Network, TSN
Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD	2:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD	5 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Quarterfinal: TBD vs. TBD	7:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN

Saturday, Jan. 4

Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD	3:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD	7:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN

Sunday, Jan. 5

Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
Bronze medal: TBD vs. TBD	3:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN
Gold medal: TBD vs. TBD	7:30 p.m.	NHL Network, TSN

Who Is In 2025 WJC Group A?

USA Hockey is placed in Group A with Germany, Finland, Canada, and Latvia.

Who Is In 2025 WJC Group B?

Group B includes Slovakia, Sweden, Czechia, Switzerland, and Kazakhstan.

Image Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

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