It’s somewhat fitting that the final game of the 4 Nations Face Off tournament comes down to the U.S. and Canada. Both countries embrace the sport like few others. And current international tensions driven by tariffs and a possibly trade war only add another layer of drama.
If you’re just taking the ice, the 4 Nations Face Off is an international ice hockey tournament that features the sports’ best players. This year’s started on Feb. 12 and featured the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and Finland. Thursday night is the championship game.
The U.S. and Canada have already met once in this tournament—five days ago when the U.S. won 3-1. That game made headlines less for the action on the ice and more for Canadian fans booing the U.S. National Anthem, followed by American fans singing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the top of their lungs during “O Canada.”
Making matters even more complicated? Some of the Team Canada members play for U.S. teams.
Looking to catch the action? Here’s how you can do just that.
Which teams are playing in the 4 Nations Face Off finals? And what channels are airing the games?
Here’s who’s playing where and when this week.
Thursday, Feb. 20
USA vs. Canada, 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+
Can I watch the 4 Nations Face Off finals for free over the air?
Sorry, no. The 4 Nations Face Off finals is a cable and streaming exclusive in the U.S.
Can I stream the 4 Nations Face Off finals live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
You bet! Try one of these services.
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $17 per month for all three combined (or $30 per month for no ads on Hulu).
Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $77 per month ($90 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service lasts three days. Afterward, it will cost you $77 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a free trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, unfortunately.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 per month and up after the free trial option. (The package that includes NFL Network will run you $99 per month.)
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $80 and up, depending on the channels you choose.