Upcoming Semifinals: USA vs. Sweden in Women’s Ice Hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The excitement of the Winter Olympics continues with the semifinals of the women’s ice hockey tournament set to unfold today. On February 16th, two undefeated teams, the United States and Sweden, will go head-to-head for a chance to compete for the coveted gold medal later this week.
Matchup Overview: USA vs. Sweden
The game kicks off at 10:40 a.m. ET at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy. Both teams have showcased outstanding performances thus far in the tournament:
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Team USA dominated their quarterfinal matchup, triumphing over host country Italy with a 6-0 scoreline. Their impressive run has seen them remain largely unchallenged, maintaining a flawless record.
- Sweden has also made their mark, finishing the group stage undefeated (4-0) and edging out Czechia with a 2-0 victory in the quarterfinals. Like Team USA, Sweden has displayed a strong defense, allowing just two goals in five games.
Where to Watch
Fans looking to catch the action live can tune in via:
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (which offers a five-day free trial)
For those without cable, Sling TV provides a cost-effective option, with plans starting at $19.99/month that include NBC.
Team Rosters
United States Team
- Lee Stecklein (D)
- Cayla Barnes (D)
- Caroline Harvey (D)
- Megan Keller (D)
- Rory Guilday (D)
- Haley Winn (D)
- Laila Edwards (D)
- Kirsten Simms (F)
- Kelly Pannek (F)
- Grace Zumwinkle (F)
- Hayley Scamurra (F)
- Britta Curl-Salemme (F)
- Hilary Knight (F)
- Tessa Janecke (F)
- Hannah Bilka (F)
- Joy Dunne (F)
- Alex Carpenter (F)
- Kendall Coyne Schofield (F)
- Taylor Heise (F)
- Abbey Murphy (F)
- Ava McNaughton (F)
- Aerin Frankel (G)
- Gwyneth Philips (G)
Sweden Team
- Linnéa Andersson (D)
- Mira Jungåker (D)
- Jessica Adolfsson (D)
- Maja Nylén Persson (D)
- Ida Karlsson (D)
- Jenna Raunio (D)
- Anna Kjellbin (D)
- Hilda Svensson (F)
- Josefin Bouveng (F)
- Lisa Johansson (F)
- Sofie Lundin (F)
- Sara Hjalmarsson (F)
- Hanna Thuvik (F)
- Thea Johansson (F)
- Ebba Hebqvist (F)
- Lina Ljungblom (F)
- Hanna Olsson (F)
- Felizia Wikner Zienkiewicz (F)
- Mira Hallin (F)
- Nicole Hall (F)
- Ebba Svensson Träff (G)
- Emma Söderberg (G)
- Tindra Holm (G)
Full Women’s Hockey Schedule
After today’s semifinal action, the hockey tournament will progress as follows:
- Semifinal 1: USA vs. Sweden – Feb. 16, 10:40 a.m. ET (NBC)
- Semifinal 2: Canada vs. Switzerland – Feb. 16, 3:10 p.m. ET (USA Network)
- Bronze Medal Game: TBD vs. TBD – Feb. 19, 8:40 a.m. ET (Peacock)
- Gold Medal Game: TBD vs. TBD – Feb. 19, 1:10 p.m. ET (USA Network)
Closing Ceremony
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Winter Olympics will conclude with the closing ceremony on February 22 at 2:30 p.m. ET.
To catch every thrilling moment of women’s hockey and other Olympic events, be sure to utilize your streaming options effectively and enjoy the competitive spirit of these incredible athletes!
For further information on how to watch the Winter Olympics and updates on various sports, visit NBC Sports.
