- Updated: Feb. 15, 2026, 12:31 p.m.
- Published: Feb. 15, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
United States’ Auston Matthews, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides fifth goal during a preliminary round match of men’s ice hockey between Latvia and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP
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Team USA men’s hockey faces Germany in a preliminary game at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
Watch live on Peacock or for free with DirecTV on USA Network at 3:10 p.m. ET.
The game will re-air on USA Network at 11 p.m. ET.
This marks the first time NHL players have competed in the winter games since the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews was named captain of Team USA.
How to watch USA vs. Germany
Here are your best options to watch the preliminary game:
- Get access to every Winter Olympics competition with a subscription to the Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus plans. You can get a free subscription to Peacock Premium when you sign up for Walmart+. (Offer is only valid for paid members and not valid during the Walmart+ 30-day free trial).
- Watch on USA Network for free with a trial of DirecTV.
READ MORE: Signed up for Peacock to watch the Olympics? Here’s 8 other things to watch with your subscription
Streaming platform Free trialMonthly priceDiscount DirecTVYes$89.99$35 off your first monthPeacock PremiumNo$10.99NoPeacock Premium PlusNo$16.99No
Here’s what you need to know:
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
- Live Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
- Re-air Time: 11 p.m. ET
- Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
- Streaming/TV: Peacock, USA Network
- Game status: Preliminary – Group C
READ MORE: Winter Olympics 2026: Dates, schedule, venue, tickets and how to watch
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