Overview

• The field includes the United States, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Czechia, Slovakia and Switzerland split into two groups for round-robin play from August 11 to 16.
• Opening-day matchups featured Canada vs Finland, Sweden vs Germany, Switzerland vs Czechia and the United States vs Slovakia on Monday morning.
• NHL Network holds national broadcast rights and FuboTV is streaming live games, though regional restrictions may apply.
• Schedule details for the August 15 and 16 final-session matchups remain to be announced.
• Canada, with more than 20 titles, aims to extend its record in an event that has launched stars such as Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Alexis Lafrenière.