Millions of hockey fans will tune in tonight as Canada and the USA dish it out in the 4 Nations Face-Off final. But if you’re wondering how to watch the action live, we’ve got you covered.
Launched just over a week ago in Montreal, this international NHL tournament featuring Canada, the U.S., Sweden and Finland was initially billed as a warm-up for the next Winter Olympics. But with a North American tariffs war heating up off the ice and plenty of bad blood on it, Thursday’s game between Canada and the U.S. has morphed into a fiery political and sporting spectacle.
The intensity peaked last Saturday when Canada fell to the USA in a heated round-robin matchup at the Bell Centre. Montreal fans made their voices heard, booing the American anthem before the game kicked off with three fights in the first 10 seconds. The U.S. secured their spot in the final that night, while Canada battled Sweden earlier this week to earn theirs.
Now, led by two-time Olympic gold medallist Sidney Crosby, Team Canada is poised for redemption in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, set for Thursday, February 20, at TD Garden in Boston.
In order to avoid flipping through channels and potentially missing a big goal or fight, here’s a complete guide to local streaming and TV options for tonight’s game.
How to stream the 4 Nations Face-Off in Canada
Sportsnet is bringing the 4 Nations Face-Off final to screens nationwide, and you don’t need a TV to tune in. If you’ve got a cable subscription through providers like Rogers or Bell, log in on Sportsnet.ca or use apps like Rogers Ignite TV or Bell Fibe to stream the game.
Prefer a standalone option? Sportsnet+ offers monthly plans starting at $24.99, allowing you to watch the game live on your phone, tablet or wherever you’re parked for the night.
Just be sure to get your stream started before the puck drops at 8 p.m. (Eastern Time) so you don’t miss a moment.
How to watch the 4 Nations Face-Off on TV in Canada
If you’re sticking to a more classic format, Sportsnet and TVA (for French coverage) are your channels of choice.
Available through basic cable packages from Rogers, Bell, Videotron and more, just flip on the TV and you’re good to go. Want the American broadcast? You’ll need a cable app like Rogers Ignite TV to tune into ESPN since Sportsnet handles the main Canadian feed.
