There's a simple way to watch IIHF World Championship 2026 for free in the USA

Players of Team USA stand with their gold medals after their win against Switzerland in the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Switzerland and USA — (Image credit: Getty Images)

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After being crowned Olympic champions at the Milano Cortina, the USA will be keen on continuing their dominance at the IIHF World Championship 2026 in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland. However, they’ll have to make do without many players from the gold-winning team, as they are occupied with the Stanley Cup.

Then there’s Canada, who will be looking to improve on their form and flip the script after being knocked out by Denmark in the quarterfinals last year. Switzerland, meanwhile, with a new coach but much of their Olympic team still intact, will be looking to make the most of home advantage.

How to watch IIHF World Championship 2026 for free from outside USA

Traveling away from the U.S. and blocked from watching IIHF World Championship 2026 free in the USA?

You can still watch this year's IIHF World Championship live online with a fast, stable VPN (don't get a cheap one, they're useless for streaming).

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What other ways can you watch IIHF World Championship 2026 for free in the U.S.?

Captain Clayton Keller #9 of team USA lift the IIHF trophy after the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Switzerland and USA — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Using a VPN to unblock ORF On is only one way to watch IIHF World Championship 2026 without paying in the U.S.

Ice hockey fans in the U.S. can also access a few games completely free by using free trials of live TV services carrying the NHL Network.

DirecTV (5 days free)

Fubo (5 days free)

Again, if you're outside your home country, you can always unlock your local free trials and streams using a VPN – Norton VPN works best for this.

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