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The world’s top female hockey stars are hitting the ice for the IIHF Women’s World Championships, which kicks off Wednesday, April 9 — and this year’s action is heating up in a brand-new location.
For the first time ever, the tournament is being held in Ceske Budejovice, Czechia. Over the course of 11 jam-packed days, fans can look forward to 10 days full of multiple games, all leading up to the championship final on Sunday, April 20.
Canada comes into the tournament riding high after snatching the 2024 title in dramatic fashion, edging out the U.S. in overtime during last year’s final. The Americans, who last took home gold in 2023, are showing up with one goal in mind: redemption.
As usual, the big question is: Can anyone break the Canada–USA stranglehold on gold? Since the tournament began, Canada (13) and Team USA (10) have claimed every single gold medal — that’s 23 in total. Finland is the only other team to ever crash the gold-medal game, finishing with silver in 2019 when they hosted.
But keep an eye on the home team this year. Czechia has quietly become a force, winning back-to-back bronze medals in 2022 and 2023. With home-ice advantage, could they be the next big disruptor?
Stay tuned — The Sporting News has all the key info you need on how to watch the tournament, whether on TV or streaming live.
IIHF Women’s World Championships schedule, scores 2025
Wednesday, April 9
| Scores |
|---|
| Sweden 5, Germany 2 |
| USA 7, Finland 1 |
| Czechia 3, Switzerland 0 |
Thursday, April 10
| Scores |
|---|
| Japan 5, Norway 2 |
| Sweden 2, Hungary 0 |
| Canada 5, Finland 0 |
Friday, April 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary vs. Japan | 5 a.m. | Fubo |
| Switzerland vs. Canada | 9 a.m. | Fubo |
| USA vs. Czechia | 1 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, April 12
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Norway vs. Germany | 9 a.m. | Fubo |
| Finland vs. Czechia | 1 p.m. | Fubo |
Sunday, April 13
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary vs. Norway | 5 a.m. | Fubo |
| Japan vs. Sweden | 9 a.m. | Fubo |
| Canada vs. USA | 1 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
Monday, April 14
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Germany vs. Hungary | 5 a.m. | Fubo |
| Switzerland vs. Finland | 9 a.m. | Fubo |
| Czechia vs. Canada | 1 p.m. | Fubo |
Tuesday, April 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Norway vs. Sweden | 5 a.m. | Fubo |
| Germany vs. Japan | 9 a.m. | Fubo |
| USA vs. Switzerland | 1 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
Thursday, April 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal 1 | 4 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
| Quarterfinal 2 | 7:30 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
| Quarterfinal 3 | 11 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
| Quarterfinal 4 | 2:30 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, April 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 5 a.m. | |
| Semifinal 1 | 9 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
| Semifinal 2 | 1 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, April 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medal Game | 8 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
| Gold Medal Game | 12 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo |
How to watch IIFH Women’s World Championships 2025: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NHL Network (U.S.) | TSN (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.)
Wondering how to catch the Women’s World Championships in the U.S.? You’ve got options, both on TV and streaming.
🇺🇸 In the U.S., the NHL Network will be your go-to for live coverage of all Team USA games during the group stage, plus the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the medal matches. So if you’re cheering for the red, white, and blue, you won’t miss a moment.
Prefer to stream the action instead of watching on traditional TV? Fubo has your back. Not only does it carry NHL Network, but new subscribers can get a free trial, meaning you can test it out before committing to anything. Fubo also offers access to 200+ channels, including ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, so you’re covered for way more than just hockey (depending on your plan, of course – taxes and fees might apply).
IIFH Women’s World Championships 2025 dates
- Dates: Wednesday, April 9 – Sunday, April 20
The 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championships begin with the preliminary round on Wednesday, April 9.
Teams are split into two groups, Group A and Group B, and will compete in a round-robin format. That means each team plays every other team in its group once. The results from these games will determine which eight teams advance to the next stage.
The quarterfinals will be held on Thursday, April 17. From that point on, the tournament follows a single-elimination format, leading up to the gold medal game on Sunday, April 20.