The IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) is an annual ice hockey tournament for national under-20 teams. Held from late December to early January, it features the top ten ranked hockey nations in the 'Top Division'. There are also lower divisions (I, II, and III) where teams compete for promotion or face relegation.
Canada is the best performer in championship history, having won the gold medal 20 times. The event often takes place in Canadian cities, though it is also held in Europe and the U.S. The United States is the current champion, having defeated Sweden in the 2024 final in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Where to watch the World Junior Championship?
According to 3downnation, to watch the 2025 World Junior Championship, fans can tune into TSN in Canada or the NHL Network in the U.S. The tournament takes place from December 26 to January 5, and these networks will cover all the games live.
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Where to watch the World Junior Championship on TV?
The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship broadcast begins on Thursday, December 26, 2024, with live coverage on the NHL Network in the U.S. and TSN/RDS in Canada.
Key games include Sweden vs. Slovakia at 12 p.m. ET, Germany vs. USA at 2:30 p.m. ET, and Canada vs. Finland at 7:30 p.m. ET. Daily broadcasts continue with group-stage games scheduled at 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. ET. The tournament concludes with the Gold Medal Game on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the live-streaming of the World Junior Championship?
According to 3downnation, FuboTV offers NHL Network on a 7-day free trial ($74.99 for the first month). DIRECTV STREAM also provides NHL Network with a 5-day free trial ($94.99/month). Sling TV offers a $51/month sports package.
Where to watch the World Junior Championship for free?
According to 3downnation, to watch the 2025 World Junior Championship for free, fans can try the free trials offered by streaming services like FuboTV (7-day trial) or DIRECTV STREAM (5-day trial).
Broadcast coverage in the past
According to IIHF, past IIHF World Junior Championships broadcast services varied by country. In Canada, the games were broadcast on TSN and RDS. In the USA, the tournament was shown on the NHL Network.
In Austria, ORF and live.eishockey.at covered the event. Czechia had broadcasts on Ceska TV, while Finland featured coverage through Discovery. Germany used Magenta Sport and Thinxpool, and Latvia aired the games on TV6 and tv3.lv. Slovakia used RTVS, and Sweden broadcast the games via SVT and NENT/Viasat. Switzerland had the games on MySports, and Ukraine showed the action on Xsport.
FAQs on Where to watch the World Junior Championship?
A. The tournament will take place from December 26, 2024, to January 5, 2025.
A. There will be 10 teams competing in the IIHF World Junior Championship.
A. In 2025, the tournament will take place in Ottawa, Ontario.
A. The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship will be held in Minnesota, USA, at Saint Paul’s Xcel Energy Center and the 3M Arena at Mariucci.
A. The next five IIHF World Juniors Championships will be held in Ottawa, Canada (2025); Minnesota, USA (2026); Calgary and Edmonton, Canada (2027); Finland (2028); and Canada (2029).
