World Juniors live streams: How to watch 2023 IIHF World U20 Championship without cable

Bryan Murphy

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The World Juniors is the premier junior hockey event on the calendar. It brings the best U20 players from around the world to one location and sets the stage for future NHL stars to showcase their talents. 

Fans in the United States and Canada have the ability to watch every game of the tournament. That's right, whether the game involves one of the two North American teams or not, it will be available to view. 

In the age of streaming, watching games on TV is no longer an option for some, but don't worry. The Sporting News has any and all cord-cutters covered on how to stream the 2023 World Juniors. 

MORE: Watch the 2023 World Juniors live with fuboTV (free trial, U.S. only)

Here is how to watch all of the games without cable. 

2023 World Juniors live streams

  • Canada: TSN.ca, TSN app
  • United States: fuboTV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream

Those without cable in Canada are still able to watch all 31 tournament games from TSN's digital platforms. Viewers will be able to access highlights, goal-by-goal updates, live scores and stats for each tournament game, however, you do need to sign in with your TV provider. 

All tournament games will be available to stream on NHL Network for cord-cutters in the United States. By signing up for fuboTV, Sling TV or DirecTV Stream, U.S. viewers will have digital access to all tournament games.

MORE: 2023 World Juniors schedule, standings, results

How to watch World Juniors in Canada

  • TV channel: TSN, RDS

As the official broadcast partner for Team Canada, TSN will be responsible for airing all tournament matchups, including quarterfinal, semifinal and medal games. RDS will have the games for the French-speaking audience.

How to watch World Juniors in the USA

  • TV channel: NHL Network

The NHL Network will be responsible for airing all tournament matchups in the United States. 

2023 World Juniors schedule

Monday, Dec. 26

Matchup Time (ET) Result
Finland vs. Switzerland FINAL Switzerland 3, Finland 2 (OT)
Sweden vs. Austria FINAL Sweden 11, Austria 0
Latvia vs. USA FINAL USA 5, Latvia 2
Czechia vs. Canada FINAL Czechia 5, Canada 2

Tuesday, Dec. 27

Matchup Time (ET) Result
Finland vs. Slovakia FINAL Finland 5, Slovakia 2
Germany vs. Sweden FINAL Sweden 1, Germany 0
Switzerland vs. Latvia FINAL Switzerland 3, Latvia 2 (SO)
Austria vs. Czechia FINAL Czechia 9, Austria 0

Wednesday, Dec. 28

Matchup Time (ET) Result
Slovakia vs. USA FINAL Slovakia 6, USA 3
Canada vs. Germany FINAL Canada 11, Germany 2

Thursday, Dec. 29

Matchup Time (ET) Result
Latvia vs. Finland FINAL Finland 3, Latvia 0
Sweden vs. Czechia FINAL Sweden 3, Czechia 2 (OT)
USA vs. Switzerland FINAL USA 5, Switzerland 1
Austria vs. Canada FINAL Canada 11, Austria 0

Friday, Dec. 30

Matchup Time (ET) Result
Slovakia vs. Latvia FINAL Slovakia 3, Latvia 0
Germany vs. Austria FINAL Germany 4, Austria 2

Saturday, Dec. 31

Matchup Time (ET) Result
Switzerland vs. Slovakia FINAL Switzerland 4, Slovakia 3 (SO)
Czechia vs. Germany FINAL Czechia 8, Germany 1
USA vs. Finland FINAL USA 6, Finland 2
Canada vs. Sweden FINAL Canada 5, Sweden 1

Monday, Jan. 2

Matchup Time (ET) Result
Latvia vs. Austria (Relegation Series) FINAL Latvia 5, Austria 2
Finland vs. Sweden (Quarterfinal) FINAL Sweden 3, Finland 2
Czechia vs. Switzerland (Quarterfinal) FINAL Czechia 9, Switzerland 1
USA vs. Germany (Quarterfinal) FINAL USA 11, Germany 1
Canada vs. Slovakia (Quarterfinal) FINAL Canada 4, Slovakia 3 (OT)

Wednesday, Jan. 4

Matchup Time (ET) Result
Latvia vs. Austria (Relegation Series) FINAL Latvia 4, Austria 2
Czechia vs. Sweden (Semifinal) FINAL Czechia 2, Sweden 1 (OT)
USA vs. Canada (Semifinal) FINAL Canada 6, USA 2

Thursday, Jan. 5

Matchup Time (ET) Result
Sweden vs. USA (Bronze Medal Game) FINAL USA 8, Sweden 7 (OT)
Czechia vs. Canada (Gold Medal Game) 6:30 p.m. TSN/NHL Network

Bryan Murphy

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Bryan Murphy joined The Sporting News in 2022 as the NHL/Canada content producer. Previously he worked for NBC Sports on their national news desk reporting on breaking news for the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL, in addition to covering the 2020 and 2022 Olympic Games. A graduate of Quinnipiac University, he spent time in college as a beat reporter covering the men’s ice hockey team.