The Olympics make for the biggest international tournament, and throughout the years, there have been some magical moments. Women’s Olympic hockey has been growing rapidly since its Olympic debut in 1998. In the seven tournaments they have participated in, Canada and the USA have dominated, with Team Canada winning five gold medals and Team USA winning the other two.
Related: Guide to the 2026 Olympics Men’s Hockey Tournament
Olympics Eligibility
To play in the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) World Championships, the Olympics ice hockey tournament, and the qualifications to these competitions, players must fulfill the following qualification requirements:
- Each player must be under the jurisdiction of an IIHF member national association.
- Each player must be a citizen of the country he/she represents.
Women’s Olympic Hockey Rosters
NOTE: Final Roster and Players to Watch articles will be linked below as they are published
Women’s Olympic Hockey Schedule
| Date/Time (ET) | Teams | Final Score | Game Links |
| Feb. 5, 2026 6:10 a.m. |
Team Germany vs. Team Sweden |
SWE 4 – GER 1 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 5, 2026 8:40 a.m. |
Team France vs. Team Italy |
ITA 4 – FRA 1 | |
| Feb. 5, 2026 10:40 a.m. |
Team Czechia vs. Team USA |
USA 5 – CZE 1 | |
| Feb. 5, 2026 3:10 p.m. |
Team Canada vs. Team Finland |
Postponed | |
| Feb. 6, 2026 6:10 a.m. |
Team Japan vs. Team France |
JAP 3 – FRA 2 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 6, 2026 8:40 a.m. |
Team Switzerland vs. Team Czechia |
SUI 4 – CZE 3 (SO) | Takeaways |
| Feb. 7, 2026 6:10 a.m. |
Team Japan vs. Team Germany |
GER 5 – JAP 2 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 7, 2026 8:40 a.m. |
Team Italy vs. Team Sweden |
SWE 6 – ITA 1 | |
| Feb. 7, 2026 10:40 a.m. |
Team Finland vs. Team USA |
USA 5 – FIN 0 | |
| Feb. 7, 2026 3:10 p.m. |
Team Canada vs. Team Switzerland |
CAN 4 – SUI 0 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 8, 2026 10:40 a.m. |
Team Sweden vs. Team France |
SWE 4 – FRA 0 | |
| Feb. 8, 2026 3:10 p.m. |
Team Finland vs. Team Czechia |
CZE 2 – FIN 0 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 9, 2026 6:10 a.m. |
Team Italy vs. Team Japan |
ITA 3 – JAP 2 | |
| Feb. 9, 2026 10:40 a.m. |
Team France vs. Team Germany |
GER 2 – FRA 1 | |
| Feb. 9, 2026 2:10 p.m. |
Team USA vs. Team Switzerland |
USA 5 – SUI 0 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 9, 2026 3:10 p.m. |
Team Czechia vs. Team Canada |
CAN 5 – CZE 1 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 10, 2026 6:10 a.m. |
Team Sweden vs. Team Japan |
SWE 4 – JAP 0 | |
| Feb. 10, 2026 10:40 a.m. |
Team Germany vs. Team Italy |
GER 2 – ITA 1 | |
| Feb. 10, 2026 2:10 p.m. |
Team USA vs. Team Canada |
USA 5 – CAN 0 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 10, 2026 3:10 p.m. |
Team Switzerland vs. Team Finland |
FIN 3 – SIU 1 | |
| Feb. 13, 2026 10:40 a.m. |
Quarterfinal
Team Czechia |
SWE 2 – CZE 0 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 13, 2026 3:10 p.m. |
Quarterfinal
Team Italy |
USA 6 – ITA 0 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 14, 2026 10:40 a.m. |
Quarterfinal
Team Canada |
CAN 5 – GER 1 | Takeaways |
| Feb. 14, 2026 3:10 p.m. |
Quarterfinal
Team Finland |
SUI 1 – FIN 0 | |
| Feb. 16, 2026 10:40 a.m. |
Semifinal
Team USA |
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| Feb. 16, 2026 3:10 p.m. |
Semifinal
Team Canada |
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| Feb. 19, 2026 8:40 a.m. |
Bronze Medal | ||
| Feb. 19, 2026 1:10 p.m. |
Gold Medal |
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