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Sports Interaction Staff
What Time Is Canada vs. Czechia Men’s Hockey? How to Watch the Olympic Quarterfinal in Canada
Up first is a familiar opponent. Canada and Czechia already met in the preliminary round, where Canada handled business with a 5-0 win. Since then, Canada has continued its strong play, while Czechia needed a qualification playoff win over Denmark to reach the quarterfinals.
Here’s how Canadian fans can watch Canada vs. Czechia live.
Read our full Canada vs. Czechia game preview here.
What channel is Canada vs. Czechia hockey on in Canada?
TV channel: CBC
Live stream: CBC Gem
CBC is the exclusive Canadian broadcaster for the 2026 Winter Olympics and will air the Canada vs. Czechia men’s hockey quarterfinal live.
Fans can also stream the game on CBC Gem, CBC’s free digital streaming platform. Coverage of Olympic men’s hockey is available throughout the tournament across CBC television and online platforms.
What time is Canada vs. Czechia at the 2026 Olympics?
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18
Time: 10:40 a.m. ET
Puck drop is set for 10:40 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 18 at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.
This will be the second of four men’s hockey quarterfinal games on the schedule, with semifinal matchups set for Friday.
How to Bet on Canada vs. Czechia Men’s Olympic Hockey
Canada enters the quarterfinal as a massive favourite on the moneyline at -1600, while Czechia sits at +850 to pull off the upset. The spread is set at Canada -3.5 at +110, with Czechia +3.5 priced at -135, suggesting oddsmakers expect a multi-goal win if Canada takes care of business. The total is 6.5 goals, with the over at +100 and the under slightly favoured at -120, pointing toward a competitive scoring range but not necessarily a shootout.