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Ways to view the USA versus Czech Republic Women’s Hockey game

February 5, 2026

The Winter Olympics are returning, bringing with them peculiar start times and intense competition.

Today, Hilary Knight’s U.S. women’s hockey team is set to compete against the Czech Republic, led by Kristina Kartunkova. This match will be held in the preliminary rounds on February 5th at 10:40 a.m. ET at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy.

The teams faced each other twice in April 2025 during the IIHF Women’s World Championship, with the U.S. securing a 4-0 win in the group stage followed by a close 2-1 victory in the semifinals.

Details for the Match:

When: February 5th, 10:40 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Where: Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy
Channel: USA Network
Streaming: DIRECTV (available for a trial)

What’s really driving the U.S. team? They’re eager to secure a victory after losing to Canada in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. With a young roster comprised of four NCAA forwards, they aim to tackle any challenges ahead.

This could be the start of an exciting journey.

Match Timing

The puck drops on February 5th at 10:40 a.m. ET for the face-off between the U.S. and the Czech Republic.

How to Watch for Free

If you’re not subscribed to cable, you can catch the Olympics via live TV streaming services. My personal go-to is DIRECTV because of its 5-day free trial, which includes the USA Network among other channels necessary for Olympic viewing.

Additionally, you can also stream the Olympics with a subscription starting at $10.99 per month.