One of the United States’ best shots at gold entering the 2026 Winter Olympics was the star-studded women’s hockey team. Team USA entered the Milan-Cortina Games as a favorite to win gold, followed by rival Canada.

Men's ice hockey preliminary rounds have concluded and playoff brackets are set at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. See the full schedule here.

The only two undefeated teams left in women’s Olympic hockey will meet one another in Monday’s semifinal round.

Team USA is facing off with Sweden in the semifinals, with a berth in the gold medal game on the line. The U.S. women's hockey team needs two more wins to claim their third Olympic gold. Follow along for coverage from our hockey experts at The Athletic.

The USA men’s hockey team will be participating in the quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but the opponent for the win-or-go-home game has yet to be determined. Team USA’s quarterfinals opponent will be determined on Tuesday,

The U.S. women’s hockey team will face Sweden in the semifinals for a spot in the gold medal game. Plus, the U.S. teams of Danny O'Shea and Ellie Kam and Emily Chan and Spencer Akira Howe compete for medals in pair skating.

The semifinal matchup is set for 10:40 a.m. today at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, where Team USA will face an undefeated Sweden.