Watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams, as the IIHF World Championship Final 2026 crowns the new world champions at the Swiss Life Arena in Zurich. It’s the hosts, in their third world final in a row, against the Suomi who hadn’t made it past the quarterfinals since winning gold in 2022.
Switzerland have swept all before them this tournament, with Sven Andrighetto leading the points standings thanks to a stunning 11 assists. Nico Hischier of the New Jersey Devils has six goals and his contribution will go a long way to secure a first Swiss victory on home ice. The Swiss suffered heartbreaking defeats in the 2024 and 2025 finals (to Czechia and USA) and they’ll be doing everything to avoid three in a row, in Zurich.
Finland’s 4-2 semifinal victory over favorites Canada was proof of their determination and how a solid structure helps. Losing 2-1, the Suomi roared back against the Canucks as Aleksander Barkov put in a captain’s display to tie the game before Konsta Helenius helped seal the deal. Jesse Puljujarvi has impressed all tournament as the offense looks to fire again. The Finns lost 4-2 to Switzerland in the group and have revenge on their mind.
Here’s how to watch the IIHF World Championship 2026 ice hockey final from anywhere, including worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and any free live streams below.
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland for FREE
Ice hockey fans who live in Austria are in luck – you can watch Switzerland vs Finland in the IIHF World Championship 2026 Final for FREE.
Free-to-air broadcaster and streaming service ORF On. Sign up with a free account to start watching.
SRF in Switzerland will also be showing the final for free.
In the United States, NHL Network is the exclusive home of IIHF World Championship, which can be accessed directly or via ‘over the top’ streaming providers that offer free trials, our favorites are:
Traveling outside your home country for the tournament? Use NordVPN to get past geo-blockers and tune in to your regular ice hockey live streams.
Use a VPN to watch any Switzerland vs Finland stream
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the IIHF World Championship 2026 Final on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Switzerland vs Finland live 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, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
It’s really straightforward to use a VPN to watch the IIHF World Championship 2026 Final.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is one of our favorites.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch the ORF On stream, select ‘Austria’ from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ORF On’s website and tune into IIHF World Championship 2026 Final.
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams in the US
In the US, the IIHF World Championship 2026 Final, Switzerland vs Finland, is being shown on NHL Network.
NHL Network is available on various cable packages, and could well be included in yours, but what if you’re looking for a cable alternative that carries hundreds of other channels?
NHL Network is also available on our favorite Sling TV via its Sports Extra addon. That supplement is $11 a month, which can be tacked onto the $19.99/month Essentials plan, which already includes ESPN and ESPN2
DirecTV MySports Genre Pack has NHL Network, and costs $64.99/month after the 5-day FREE trial we mentioned earlier. Also, new customers get $20 off each of their first two months.
Fubo also carries NHL Network. After the aforementioned 7-day trial, its Pro tier costs from $73.99 a month, though there are often some early discounts available.
Outside the US for this tournament? Use NordVPN to unlock your stream of IIHF World Championship 2026 Final.
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams in Canada
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Ice hockey fans in Canada can live stream the IIHF World Championship 2026 Final, Switzerland vs Finland on the TSN network of channels.
If you don’t have cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs CA$8 a month or $80 each year.
Outside Canada while the IIHF World Championship 2026 Final is on? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad.
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams in the UK
Unfortunately, there is no confirmed broadcaster for the IIHF World Championship 2026 Final in the UK right now.
That means ice hockey fans in Blighty will need to enjoy the comprehensive coverage provided by IIHF.tv, where a tournament pass costs €30.
Premier Sports have had rights in previous years, but it doesn’t look like that’s the case this time around. We’ll keep checking, though, and update this page should a late deal be done.
In the UK on vacation right now? Use NordVPN to access your usual ice hockey streams.
How to watch Switzerland vs Finland live streams in Australia
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It’s the same in Australia, where there is no IIHF World Championship 2026 Final broadcaster.
Don’t worry, though, as comprehensive IIHF World Championship coverage is being provided by IIHF.tv in Australia, where a tournament pass costs €30 (~AU$49).
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on beIN Sports as if you were back home.
How to watch IIHF World Championship 2026 live streams in New Zealand and RoW
In New Zealand, and many other countries around the world, IIHF.tv, where a tournament pass costs €30, is the place to go.
Missing a game due to work commitments abroad? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
Switzerland vs Finland Q&A
Who are the recent IIHF World Championship champions?
2025 – United States
2024 – Czechia
2023 – Canada
2022 – Finland
2021 – Canada
2020 – N/A
2019 – Finland
2018 – Sweden
2017 – Sweden
2016 – Canada
Who have won the most IIHF World Championship gold medals?
Schedule
- Canada – 28
- Soviet Union / Russia – 27
- Czechoslovakia / Czechia – 13
- Sweden – 11
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