2026 Winter Olympics: Where to watch Team Canada vs. Finland men’s hockey semifinal — Free stream, TV channels, start time, who’s playing and more

Following a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over Czechia in the quarterfinal of the men’s Olympic hockey tournament, Team Canada will see Finland in the semifinals today at 10:40 a.m. EST/7:40 a.m. PST.

It’s always significant when Team Canada takes the ice in Olympic hockey, but these 2026 Games have been even more special than usual as its the first time since the 2014 Games in Sochi that NHL players are back playing in the Olympics. That makes this the most high stakes best-on-best hockey tournament in 12 years.

Canada comes into today’s matchup having finally been tested by Czechia in the quarterfinal. Previous to that instant classic, the Canadians had ripped through the group stage, outscoring opponents 15-3.

In the quarterfinals, however, Canada got all it could handle and more — including dealing with too many Czechs on the ice — and came out of it knowing that this is a team that can handle a little bit of adversity.

With that said, the top storyline coming out of that game was the status of captain Sidney Crosby, who, it was announced Friday won’t be available to play against Finland.

Connor McDavid will wear the “C” for Canada Friday, while Nathan MacKinnon was named the second alternate captain, along with this Colorado Avalanche teammate Cale Makar.

The 38-year-old Crosby had to hobble off the ice in the second period of Canada’s quarterfinal with Czechia after he was crunched along the boards by Radko Gudas and Martin Necas.

Speaking to reporters Thursday, Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper made mention that he’s “not ruling out” Crosby from the Olympic tournament quite yet.

As well, Josh Morrissey was scratched from the quarterfinal lineup after practising Tuesday. It was his third straight absence after he left Canada’s opener against Czechia with an apparent injury. He remains out against Finland.

Here’s a look at Canada’s lineup against Finland:

Looking at Finland, it, too, faced adversity in its quarterfinal match, and came out the victor.

The Suomi trailed Switzerland Wednesday 2-0 after the first period, but rallied back to tie the game thanks to goals from Sebastian Aho and Miro Heiskanen with just a little over six minutes to play in regulation. Then, in overtime, Artturi Lehkonen won it for Finland, completing the comeback.

The winner of this semifinal will move onto the gold-medal game Sunday at 8:10 a.m. EST/5:10 a.m. PST. The loser will play in the bronze-medal game Saturday at 2:10 p.m. EST/11:10 a.m. PST.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Canada’s men’s hockey team’s semifinal match with Finland.

How to watch Canada vs. Finland

Date: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Puck drop time: 10:40 a.m. EST/7:40 a.m. PST

Streaming: CBC Gem, Sportsnet+, TSN

TV channel: CBC, Sportsnet One, TSN 1

Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy

When and what time does Canada vs. Finland start?

The game is scheduled to start at 10:40 a.m. EST/7:40 a.m. PST on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2026.

Most networks will have some pre-game coverage beginning at 10:30 a.m. EST/7:30 a.m. PST.

What channel is Canada vs. Finland on in Canada?

If you have a cable package, such as through Bell or Rogers, you’re covered. Just look for CBC, Sportsnet One or TSN.

How to stream Canada vs. Finland in Canada (for free)?

You can watch the game on CBC Gem, the public broadcaster’s free streaming service.

You can also use your TV provider login on TSN’s website to watch online. Digital services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe are also options to access TSN, Sportsnet and CBC.

If you’re looking to use Sportsnet+, keep in mind it requires a paid subscription.

How can I watch Canada vs. Finland on my phone or mobile device?

CBC Gem, as well as digital watch services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe, are available through apps that you can download for most devices, such as your phone.

Who’s playing for Team Canada?

Canada’s roster is loaded top to bottom — literally — with not just NHL talent, but star NHL talent.

The roster looks like something you’d put together for an all-star team or a dream fantasy roster.

A full list of Canada’s roster can be found below:

Forwards

• Sam Bennett (Florida Panthers)

• Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks)

• Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)

• Brandon Hagel (Tampa Bay Lightning)

• Bo Horvat (New York Islanders)

• Seth Jarvis (Carolina Hurricanes)

• Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)

• Brad Marchand (Florida Panthers)

• Mitch Marner (Vegas Golden Knights)

• Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers)

• Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers)

• Mark Stone (Vegas Golden Knights)

• Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens)

• Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals)

Defencemen

• Drew Doughty (Los Angeles Kings)

• Thomas Harley (Dallas Stars)

• Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)

• Josh Morrissey (Winnipeg Jets)

• Colton Parayko (St. Louis Blues)

• Travis Sanheim (Philadelphia Flyers)

• Shea Theodore (Vegas Golden Knights)

• Devon Toews (Colorado Avalanche)

Goaltenders

• Jordan Binnington (St. Louis Blues)

• Darcy Kuemper (Los Angeles Kings)

• Logan Thompson (Washington Capitals)

Who’s playing for Team Finland?

As one of the traditional hockey powers, Finland’s team features elite, NHL talent including dynamic forwards Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz and Sebastian Aho, and top-end defenceman Miro Heiskanen.

With the exception of Mikko Lehtonen, who had a short stint in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets, Finland’s entire roster is comprised of NHL players.

Forwards

• Sebastian Aho (Carolina Hurricanes)

• Joel Armia (Los Angeles Kings)

• Mikael Granlund (Anaheim Ducks)

• Erik Haula (Nashville Predators)

• Roope Hintz (Dallas Stars)

• Kaapo Kakko (Seattle Kraken)

• Oliver Kapanen (Montreal Canadiens)

• Joel Kiviranta (Colorado Avalanche)

• Artturi Lehkonen (Colorado Avalanche)

• Anton Lundell (Florida Panthers)

• Eetu Luostarinen (Florida Panthers)

• Mikko Rantanen (Dallas Stars)

• Teuvo Teräväinen (Chicago Blackhawks)

• Eeli Tolvanen (Seattle Kraken)

Defencemen

• Miro Heiskanen (Dallas Stars)

• Henri Jokiharju (Boston Bruins)

• Mikko Lehtonen (ZSC Lions)

• Esa Lindell (Dallas Stars)

• Olli Määttä (Utah Mammoth)

• Nikolas Matinpalo (Ottawa Senators)

Goaltenders

• Joonas Korpisalo (Boston Bruins)

• Kevin Lankinen (Vancouver Canucks)

• Juuse Saros (Nashville Predators)