The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off is almost over, bar tonight's USA vs Canada final. The Championship game ice hockey fans have been waiting for will no doubt serve up more goals, fights and boos as Canada seek their revenge. But what TV channel is it on? What time does it start? Here's where to watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off 2025 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off runs from February 12-20, 2025. Thursday's final starts at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. GMT (Fri).
• U.S. — ESPN via Sling TV / Max / ESPN Plus
• U.K. — Premier Sports
• CA — Sportsnet Plus
• AUS — Kayo Sports (7-day free trial)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
Billed as a "best-on-best" tournament, the 4 Nations sees each side play each other in a round-robin format with the top two progressing to the final.
Last Saturday, the U.S. broke Canada's 17-game winning streak in a best-on-best tournament and Sidney Crosby’s 26-game win streak in international games with a 3-1 win in Montreal.
Tonight's Canada vs United States 4 Nations final will see old scores settled and it going to be one to watch live. Crosby and Cole Harbour will be key to Canada’s chances but the USA have Connor Hellebuyck – arguably the best goaltender in the world.
Here's everything you need to know to watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off 2025 live streams, with a full schedule and breakdown of channels below. Plus, how to warm up with the two-part "4 Nations Face-Off: Unveiled" documentary special.
How to watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off 2025 live stream from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the ice hockey on your usual subscriptions?
You can still watch your usual NHL 4 Nations Face-Off live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for hoops fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market:
How to watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off live stream in the U.S.
In the U.S., the various NHL 4 Nations Face-Off is being shown across ESPN, TNT/TruTV, ABC/ESPN3 and ESPN Plus. Thursday's Championship game will air on ESPN and ESPN Plus.
If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package, you can get all of those TV channels through an OTT cable TV alternative.
Sling TV is one of the better options. It includes ESPN, TNT and ESPN3, which will show every NHL 4 Nations Face-Off game between them, in its Orange plan, which costs $45.99/month, but you'll get your first month half-price. ABC is available on Sling Blue in select cities, and also starts at $45.99/month. You can combine both channels with the Orange + Blue plan from $60.99/month.
Max is another option. It includes all of HBO's prestige series, like "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "The Sopranos" and "The Wire". Plus, the service has its own originals. Plans start at $9.99/month, though you'll need to pay $16/month to go ad-free, and $20/month to stream in 4K.
ESPN Plus will show all the ESPN and ABC games, and subscriptions start at $11.99/month.
Scroll down for a full breakdown of which games are on which channels.
How to watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off live streams in Canada
The 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off is being shown on Sportsnet in Canada.
Stream the new NHL tournament live on Sportsnet Plus from CA$24.99 per month ($199.99 per year) and provides access to a whole host of other sports. Both Standard and Premium plans let you watch the NHL 4 Nations hockey.
If you live in Canada but aren't at home right now, you can still watch an NHL 4 Nations Face-Off live stream by using a quality VPN like NordVPN.
How to watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off live streams in the U.K.
The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off is being shown on Premier Sports in the U.K..
A subscription costs £15.99 per month, but if you're willing to commit to a year you'll pay £131.88, which works out at £10.99 each month.
Premier Sports also holds the rights to Champions Cup rugby, the Top 14 and United Rugby Championship, and La Liga and Coppa Italia.
If you're not in the U.K. right now but already subscribe to Premier Sports, try using NordVPN to watch as if you were back at home.
How to watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off live stream in Australia
Aussies will watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off live streams on ESPN via Foxtel.
Don't have Foxtel and don't want to subscribe? Specialist streaming service Kayo Sports is also showing the new NHL tournament, with its affordable, commitment-free plans starting from just $25/month, and hosting plenty of cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and loads of other live sports besides.
There's also a 7-day FREE trial for anybody who hasn't used the service before.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Kayo account as if you were back home.
How to watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off in Sweden & Finland
In Sweden, the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off will be free on channel TV6. Sadly, TV6 doesn't seem to offer a free online stream. TV6 usually streams free on Pluto TV in Sweden, but it's not yet confirmed if this ice hockey tournament will also be free there.
Instead, you'll need to subscribe to Viaplay in order to stream online. The Total plan includes live hockey and starts at 649 kr per month.
For Finnish fans, Ruutu+ is what you'll need to stream all the games. The Urheilu plan includes the 4 Nations and will cost you €18.99 a month.
Not at home right now and want to use your usual service? A VPN can help you to access streaming just like you would at home. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch NHL 4 Nations Face-Off in Mexico
In Mexico, you can watch the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, and regular NHL, on Sky Sports Mexico via you TV package.
Want to stream? You can access the NHL 4 Nations on ESPN via Disney Plus. A Disney Plus premium plan, that gets you all ESPN channels, costs MXN$299 per month.
Visiting Mexico and want to watch on your usual stream? Using a good VPN like NordVPN will help you unlock all your streaming services, wherever you are, so you don't have to take out a new subscription to watch the hockey.
Though no Mexican players are in action, sticks made in Mexico are, with 12 players including Brad Marchand using hockey sticks made south of the border.
Can I watch the NHL 4 Nations for free?
You can watch the new NHL tournament – 4 Nations Face-Off, as it's officially known – for free on TV6 in Sweden. Ice hockey fans can stream it all for free online via the Kayo Sport 7-day free trial.
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off schedule 2025
(All times ET)
Wednesday, February 12
8 p.m. – Canada vs Sweden (Max, TruTV, TNT) Canada 4-3 Sweden
Thursday, February 13
8 p.m. – United States vs Finland (ESPN, ESPN+) United States 6-1 Finland
Saturday, February 15
1 p.m. – Finland vs Sweden (ABC, ESPN+) Finland 4-3 Sweden
8 p.m. – United States vs Canada (ABC, ESPN+) United States 3-1 Canada
Monday, February 17
1 p.m. – Canada vs Finland (Max, truTV, TNT) Canada 5-3 Finland
8 p.m. – Sweden vs United States (Max, truTV, TNT) Sweden 2-1 United States
Thursday, February 20
8 p.m. – Championship game – United States vs Canada (ESPN, ESPN+)
Visit NHL.com for the full schedule, results and table.
