What Time Does the Canada vs. USA Gold Medal Game Start? How to Watch, Olympic Betting Odds

It does not get bigger than this.

With the gold medal on the line at Milano Cortina 2026, this is the matchup fans circled the moment the bracket was set.

Here’s everything you need to know about start time, how to watch in Canada, and the latest betting odds. For the full preview for USA vs. Canada Men’s Hockey, click here. 

What time does the Canada vs. USA Olympic Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Game start?

Date: Sunday
Time: 8:10 a.m. ET

Puck drop for the gold medal game is scheduled for 8:10 a.m. Eastern Time. The game will be played in Milan as the final men’s hockey contest of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

How to Watch Canada vs. USA in Canada

TV channel: CBC
Live stream: CBC Gem

Canadian viewers can watch the gold medal game live on CBC. Fans can also stream the matchup through CBC Gem, which carries full Olympic coverage across devices.

Expect full pregame coverage as well, given the magnitude of this rivalry.

Canada vs. USA Gold Medal Betting Odds

Canada enters the final as a slight favourite at -120 on the moneyline, while the United States sits at +100.

The puck line is set at Canada -1.5 at +220, with USA +1.5 priced at -275. That suggests oddsmakers expect a tight contest, even if Canada finds a way to win.

The total is set at 5 goals. The over is priced at -130, while the under comes in at +110, pointing toward a competitive, potentially lower-scoring gold medal game.