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If not now, then when? Hosts Switzerland have been the outstanding team at the Ice Hockey World Championship, and after two straight runner-up finishes — and five overall — the stage is set for Die Nati to finally secure the title that's evaded them since 1930.
You can watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE!
The Switzerland vs Finland game takes place on Sunday, May 28).
► Start time — 2:20 p.m. ET / 11:20 a.m. PT / 7:20 p.m. BST / 4:20 a.m. AEST (Mon.)
• FREE streams — ORF On (Austria) / SRF (Switzerland)
• U.S. — NHL Network via Sling TV
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
Switzerland beat Finland 4-2 when they met in Group A on Tuesday, but the Lejonen have an otherwise unblemished record and have got stronger throughout. They had arguably the toughest route through the knockouts, but hammered Czechia 4-1 before coming from behind to beat Canada 4-2.
As four-time champions, including in 2011, 2019 and 2022, neither do they have the weight of history bearing down on them.
The Swiss are the tournament's only unbeaten side and have the edge across every major metric, including scoring efficiency, the power play and penalty kills. Four of the top five scoring leaders — Sven Andrighetto, Denis Malgin, Roman Josi and Nico Hischier — are Swiss, and Leonardo Genoni's save percentage of 97.25 is significantly better than the 92.45 of Justus Annunen.
However, Finland are battle-hardened, and their industrious, disciplined approach matches up favorably with Switzerland's risky, front-footed game. Skipper Aleksander Barkov may be the only Finn amongst the top five scoring leaders, but he has an unerring knack for delivering in the biggest moments.
The two-time Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers captain scored both of Switzerland's goals in the group-stage meeting five days ago, and triggered the comeback against Canada yesterday.
Check out all of the TV and streaming details below to find out how to watch Switzerland vs Finland from anywhere, including free options.
Watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams for FREE
You can watch Switzerland vs Finland free-of-charge on ORF On in Austria, and on SRF in Switzerland.
Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution — you can use a VPN to unblock that free IIHF World Championship final coverage. Details below...
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the ice hockey on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Switzerland vs Finland live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free Switzerland vs Finland coverage on ORF On, choose 'Austria' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ORF On and watch the 2026 IIHF World Championship final live.
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams in the U.S.
In the U.S., Switzerland vs Finland is being shown on NHL Network.
If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package, you can get the channel through an OTT cable TV alternative.
The DirecTV Stream MySports Genre Pack carries NHL Network as standard, and costs $64.99/month after a 7-day FREE trial, plus new customers get $20 off each of their first two months.
If you have a subscription but you're not in the U.S. right now, try using NordVPN to watch the Ice Hockey World Championship final as if you were back at home.
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams in the U.K.
In the U.K., IIHF World Championship final coverage is being provided by IIHF.tv.
A tournament pass costs €30 (~£26).
If you're not in the U.K., you can still follow your usual Switzerland vs Finland live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams in Canada
In Canada, TSN is showing the Switzerland vs Finland game.
The TSN+ streaming service grants access to everything TSN has to offer for CA$8/month or CA$80/year.
If you live in Canada but aren't at home right now, you can still watch the Ice Hockey World Championship final by using a quality VPN like NordVPN to unlock your usual service.
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams in Australia
The IIHF World Championship final is available to watch on IIHF.tv in Australia.
A tournament pass costs €30 (~AU$49).
Not in Australia right now? You can use a VPN like NordVPN to tune in on your account as if you were back home.
Where did Switzerland vs Finland finish in the groups?
Switzerland won Group A by beating USA, Latvia, Germany, Austria, GBR, Hungary and Finland. They were the only team to win all of their group games in regulation time.
Finland finished second in the group, courtesy of regulation-time victories over Germany, Hungary, USA, Latvia, GBR and Austria.
Where is Switzerland vs Finland taking place?
The IIHF World Championship final is being held at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich, where both Switzerland and Finland — as members of Group A — have played all nine of their fixtures.
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