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RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey documentary

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Watch 'RIVALS' from outside Canada

"RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off" – a feature-length documentary special – follows the action on (and off) the ice during last year's epic 4 Nations. And with ice hockey about the heat up the Winter Olympics, we'd thought we'd explain how to watch "RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off" online and on TV...

Good news: You can watch "RIVALS" for free, streaming now on CBC Gem in Canada. NHL fans stuck in the U.S. can watch "The 4 Nations Face-Off" for free from anywhere with a VPN.

How to watch 'RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off' free

How to watch 'RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off' from anywhere

CBC is only broadcasting 'RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off' (2026) for free in Canada.

Abroad? Hockey fans traveling or working outside Canada will need to use a VPN to access CBC's free 'RIVALS' stream in the U.S., U.K. and Australia.

There are lots of VPNs but NordVPN (save 70%) is the one you can rely on to unblock CBC and stream 4-Nations hockey documentary like a pro...

It's really easy to use a VPN to watch 'RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off' on CBC.

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 'RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off' stream on CBC Gem, choose 'Canada' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to CBC Gem, sign in, and watch the USA-Canada 4 Nations ice hockey film for free.

Can I watch 'RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off' in the USA?

While there's no sign of 'RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off' streaming in the USA just yet, anyone stuck in the U.S. can use a good VPN to watch "RIVALS" for free CBC now.

We were actually able to test NordVPN (try risk-free) and it works a treat with this doc – plus it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, if there are any issues.

Which devices can I watch CBC Gem with?

Here are the devices you can watch CBC Gem on (in Canada):

📱 Mobile & Tablet:

iOS — iPhone & iPad via the CBC Gem app
Android — Phones & tablets with the CBC Gem app

💻 Web Browsers:

PC or Mac — Stream via cbcgem.ca in most browsers (Chrome, Safari, etc.)

📺 TV & Streaming Devices:

Apple TV (4th gen+) — CBC Gem app from the App Store.
Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick — App available.
Android TV (including Google TV) — App in the Play Store.
Samsung Smart TVs — Select recent models via native app.
LG Smart TVs — Supported on select newer models.
Xbox — CBC Gem app available on Xbox consoles.

📍 Casting & Streaming:

Chromecast — Cast from mobile or browser.
AirPlay — Stream from iOS devices to compatible TVs.

Note: Because device support can vary by model and software version, always check your device’s app store or CBC’s support page for the latest compatibility info.

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