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It begins.

The men’s hockey competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games starts Thursday, as NHL stars step onto the Olympic stage for the first time since 2014.

Here’s a schedule breakdown of the entire tournament, including when to watch U.S. men in all stages of play. Check out their opening match here when it begins around 3:10 p.m. Thursday.

What is the men’s hockey schedule at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

From the opening match to the gold medal game, here’s the full schedule:

Feb. 12

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Feb. 14

Feb. 15

Feb. 17

• Qualification Playoff 1 — 6:10 a.m. ET
• Qualification Playoff 2 — 6:10 a.m. ET
• Qualification Playoff 3 — 10:40 a.m. ET
• Qualification Playoff 4 — 3:10 p.m. ET

Feb. 18

• Quarterfinal 1 — 6:10 a.m. ET
• Quarterfinal 2 — 10:40 a.m. ET
• Quarterfinal 3 — 12:10 p.m. ET
• Quarterfinal 4 — 3:10 p.m. ET

Feb. 20

• Semifinal 1 — 10:40 a.m. ET
• Semifinal 2 — 3:10 p.m. ET

Feb. 21

• Bronze medal game — 2:40 p.m. ET

Feb. 22

• Gold medal game — 8:10 a.m. ET