For the first time since 2006, both German ice hockey teams are taking part in the Olympic tournament. The NHL is taking a break for the Olympic Games, so the men will be competing with all the professionals from the North American elite league. Reigning Olympic champions are Finland (men) and You have (Women).
Olympic schedule for the German ice hockey men
In the group phase, the DEB cracks have to play three games. The group winners and the best runner-up from the three groups automatically qualify for the quarter-finals. The remaining eight teams play a quarter-final qualifier.
- Thursday, February 12th, 9:10 p.m.: Germany – Denmark
- Sat., February 14th, 12:10 p.m.: Germany – Latvia
- Sun., February 15, 9:10 p.m.: USA – Germany
Men’s knockout phase
- Tue., February 17, 12:10 p.m.: Qualification for quarter-finals 1
- Tuesday, February 17th, 12:10 p.m.: Qualification for quarter-finals 2
- Tuesday, February 17th, 4:40 p.m.: Qualification for quarter-finals 3
- Tuesday, February 17th, 9:10 p.m.: Qualification for quarter-finals 4
- Wed., February 18th, 12:10 p.m.: Quarterfinals 1
- Wed., February 18th, 4:40 p.m.: Quarterfinals 2
- Wed., February 18th, 6:10 p.m.: Quarterfinal 3
- Wed., February 18th, 9:10 p.m.: Quarterfinal 4
- Fri., February 20, 4:40 p.m.: Semifinal 1
- Fri., February 20, 9:10 p.m.: Semifinal 2
- Sat., February 21st, 8:40 p.m.: Game for 3rd place
- Sun., February 22nd, 2:10 p.m.: Final
:The best German ice hockey squad ever
Because the NHL is taking a break during the Winter Games, experts are full of praise for the German ice hockey team that will compete at the Olympics. But that also applies to the competitors.
Olympic schedule for the German ice hockey women
The German ice hockey women play against four nations in the group phase. The best three in the German group advance to the quarterfinals. All nations from the other group have already qualified for the knockout round as they are the five best countries in the world rankings.
- Do., 5.2.: Sweden – Deutschland 4:1
- Sat., February 7th, 12:10 p.m.: Germany – Japan, ARD and Eurosport
- Monday, February 9th, 4:40 p.m.: Germany – France
- Tuesday, February 10th, 4:40 p.m.: Italy – Germany
Women’s knockout phase
- Fri., February 13th, 4:40 p.m.: Quarterfinals 1
- Fri., February 13th, 9:10 p.m.: Quarterfinals 2
- Sat., February 14th, 4:40 p.m.: Quarterfinals 3
- Sat., February 14th, 9:10 p.m.: Quarterfinal 4
- Mon., February 16, 4:40 p.m.: Semifinal 1
- Mon., February 16, 9:10 p.m.: Semifinal 2
- Thursday, February 19, 2:40 p.m.: Game for third place
- Thursday, February 19, 7:10 p.m.: Final
:The ice is too small
The Olympic ice hockey tournament is supposed to be the highlight of the Winter Games – even the professionals from the NHL will be there. But now everyone is nervous: the ice surface is too short.
Olympia 2026: Ice hockey venues in Milan
Milan Santaguila Ice Hockey Arena
In a multifunctional arena southeast of Milan, a total of 33 women’s and men’s games will be played in the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, including all semi-finals and finals. In total, the arena has space for 14,000 spectators.
Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
The second venue during the Olympic ice hockey tournament is the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena in the northwest of the city. The Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center was converted for the arena. The arena has around 5,800 seats for 19 women’s games and six men’s games.
