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- Watch Germany v Switzerland for free stream on SRF2 (Switzerland)
- Use Nord VPN (try 30 days) to watch SRF2 from anywhere
- GER vs SUI – starts at 8:20 p.m. local
Watch Germany vs Switzerland for free to see one of today’s standout IIHF World Championship matchups from Zurich on Monday, May 18.
The GER vs SUI rivalry is hot right now – get set for chaos, NHL talent and playoff-level intensity from the pick drop at 8:20 p.m. local as Germany fights for survival.
Hockey fans stuck in the U.S. or Canada can tune into Germany vs Switzerland for free (in HD) on SRF 2 using our handy trick below.
Important: You'll need a specific VPN to watch the IIHF hockey games, including replay/highlights.
Not any VPN, since many don't work with streaming. Here's our pick of the best VPNs to watch Germany vs Switzerland live today without buffering.
How to watch Germany Switzerland for free on SRF
Switzerland's SRF has the rights to selected IIHF games featuring, USA, Canada, Finland and more.
Fans can watch GER vs SUI Group A clash for free on SRF2 – no messy sign up.
SRF's free hockey streams are restricted to Switzerland – but Swiss fans abroad can unlock them with with our favorite VPN.
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 U.S. or Canada: Use the right VPN to watch SRF streams as if you were back in Switzerland.
Which VPNs work with SRF from U.S. & Canada?
Use a VPN to watch Switzerland vs Germany ice hockey for free.
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Five facts about GER vs SUI
1. Switzerland enters the matchup undefeated at 2–0, while Germany is still searching for its first win after losses to Finland and Latvia.
2. Switzerland has already beaten two strong teams in this tournament: the United States (3–1) and Latvia (4–2).
3. Germany has scored just 1 goal in its first two games combined, losing 3–1 to Finland and 2–0 to Latvia.
4. Switzerland won the most recent World Championship meeting between these teams, beating Germany 5–1 in May 2025.
5. Tonight’s game is being played at Swiss Life Arena in Zürich, with puck drop scheduled for 20:20 local time (CEST) in Switzerland.
When is the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship?
The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship will be held from May 15 to 31, 2026, in Zurich (Swiss Life Arena) and Fribourg (BCF Arena), Switzerland.
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