IIHF World Championship playoffs 2025: Schedule, streaming details and more
Team Canada has blasted its way into the 2025 IIHF World Championship quarterfinals as the Group A leader. With the quarterfinals now locked in place, hockey enthusiasts are in store for intense action as the world's top players hit the ice in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark.
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The playoffs will start on Thursday, May 22, and continue until the gold medal final on Sunday, May 25.
Canada, United States look to semifinals as IIHF playoff bracket starts
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The eight teams moving on feature traditional giants such as the United States, Sweden, and defending champions Czechia. Quarterfinal matchups feature fierce competition, with Canada playing Denmark and the United States meeting Finland in a rematch of past tournaments. All matches will be broadcast live on NHL Network and TSN, with streaming options available on platforms.
Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby led the way for Canada's virtuosic preliminary run, piloting their team to six victories and one overtime defeat, finishing atop Group A on 19 points. This will mean an advantageous quarterfinal against Denmark, the fourth-place finisher from Group B. The Canadians are hoping to get back on the podium after narrowly missing out in recent years' versions of the competition.
The United States also excelled in group play, placing second in Group B to Switzerland.
Piloted by a combination of NHL and collegiate stars, Team USA will face Finland in what should be one of the most even quarterfinal matchups. Finland, third in Group A, possesses the skill and toughness to beat the Americans if they get rolling early.
Quarterfinal schedule—Thursday, May 22 (ET):
United States vs. Finland – 10:20 a.m.
Switzerland vs. Austria – 10:20 a.m.
Canada vs. Denmark – 2:20 p.m.
Sweden vs. Czechia – 2:20 p.m.
Games will be broadcast on NHL Network in the U.S. and TSN in all of Canada. Streaming is on through Fubo in the U.S., while Canadian audiences can watch games on TSN.ca, TSN+, or the TSN app.
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The semifinals will take place on Saturday, May 24, and the bronze and gold medal games on Sunday, May 25.
Venues:
Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, Denmark
The IIHF has shared hosting with two high-level venues, with the semifinals and medal games back in Stockholm after a co-arranged group stage between Sweden and Denmark.
What is next: Final push towards the gold
With the top eight teams now sealed, just four will advance after Thursday's battles. Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby will be key in Canada's bid, while the United States will have to get an entire team effort to beat Finland's stout defense. Defending champs Czechia will get a stiff test against a deep Swedish roster, and Switzerland's undefeated run in group play will be tested by Austria.
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As the 2025 IIHF World Championship playoffs progress, supporters can anticipate a blend of strategic duels, individual magic, and theatre-worthy moments befitting global hockey's premier stage.
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