How to Watch the IIHF World Championship 2025 in Canada

The 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship has officially hit the ice, and for Canadian hockey fans, the excitement is real. With Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon suiting up for Team Canada, this year’s tournament feels like a must-watch.

Whether you’re cheering from Toronto or tuning in from Vancouver, here’s everything you need to know to watch the IIHF World Championship 2025 in Canada—from streaming options to Canada’s full game schedule.

Where to Watch the IIHF World Championship 2025 in Canada

All tournament games are streaming live in Canada on TSN Plus. This premium streaming service is available for $8/month or $80/year and includes every matchup from group play through to the final.

You can stream games on your smartphone, tablet, or smart TV by downloading the TSN app or visiting TSN.ca.

Missed the puck drop? TSN Plus also offers on-demand replays so you can catch up on Team Canada’s performance anytime.

Can I Watch While Traveling?

Yes—if you’re traveling outside of Canada and already have a TSN Plus subscription, you can still access your account using a VPN. A VPN like NordVPN allows you to stream from abroad by setting your location to Canada, so you won’t miss a second of the action.

Team Canada’s Group Stage Schedule (ET)

Here are all of Team Canada’s games during the group stage:

Saturday, May 10 at 6:20 a.m. — Canada vs Slovenia
Sunday, May 11 at 10:20 a.m. — Canada vs Latvia
Tuesday, May 13 at 2:20 p.m. — Canada vs France
Thursday, May 15 at 2:20 p.m. — Canada vs Austria
Saturday, May 17 at 2:20 p.m. — Canada vs Slovakia
Monday, May 19 at 2:20 p.m. — Canada vs Finland
Tuesday, May 20 at 2:20 p.m. — Canada vs Sweden

If Canada qualifies, they’ll move on to the quarter-finals on Thursday, May 22, followed by the semi-finals on May 24 and the championship game on May 25.

Why This Year’s Team Canada Is Special

This year’s roster features top NHL talent that missed or exited early from the playoffs. That includes Crosby, returning to international play after leading Canada to a 4 Nations Face-Off win in February. With Nathan MacKinnon and other top players joining him, expectations are high.

After finishing fourth last year, Canada enters the 2025 tournament determined to reclaim gold.

So—how do you feel about Team Canada’s chances this year? Will Crosby bring another title home? Let’s talk hockey in the comments.

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