With less than 100 days until the Opening Ceremony, the hockey world gets a first look at the threads for the highly anticipated return of NHL players to the Winter Games.
The road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games hit a major milestone this week as Team Canada and Team Finland officially unveiled their home and away jerseys. The reveals, shared across social media on Thursday, have ignited excitement for what will be the first Winter Olympics to feature NHL players since the 2014 Sochi Games.
The jersey unveilings make the upcoming tournament feel tangible for fans, who have waited over a decade to see the world’s best hockey players compete on the Olympic stage once more.
Team Canada
Staying true to its iconic national identity,Team Canada’s set presents a classic yet striking contrast.
Home Jersey: A bold red base featuring a modern, black maple leaf crest.
Away Jersey: A clean white design adorned with the traditional red maple leaf.
Team Finland
Finland will take the ice wearing jerseys centered on the nation’s powerful and historic crest.The symbol features a crowned lion, whose right foreleg is a suit of armor wielding a sword, with its hind legs trampling a curved saber.
The 2026 Men’s Hockey Tournament: What You Need to Know
The men’s ice hockey tournament is scheduled for February 11-22, 2026, and will feature a 12-team format.
Tournament Structure:
All 12 teams will play three preliminary-round games within their assigned groups.Following the preliminaries, all teams will advance to a single-elimination knockout playoff, ensuring every game carries high stakes and culminating in the gold medal game on February 22.
Key Preliminary Round Matchups:
Tournament Opener: The action begins on Feb. 11 with Slovakia vs. Finland, followed by Sweden vs. host nation Italy.
Team USA: In Group C, the Americans start their gold medal quest on Feb. 12 against Latvia. They will then face Denmark on Feb. 14 and Germany on Feb. 15.
Team Canada: Also playing their first game on Feb. 12, Canada will take on Czechia. They follow up with matches against Switzerland on Feb. 13 and France on Feb. 15.
Venues:
All hockey games will be held in Milano at either theSantagiulia Ice Hockey Arena or the Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
With the jerseys revealed and the schedule set, the countdown to Olympic hockey’s grand return is officially on.