The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off begins with Team Canada vs Team Sweden on Wednesday, the first of seven games among four countries and 92 NHL players.

The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off is officially here. This year, replacing the usual NHL All-Star Game, the league has put together the top players from four countries for a week-plus tournament. Ahead of the tournament, check out our breakdown of the 4 Nations Face-Off schedule along with our explainer of the format.

Here are a few more ways to watch the NHL 4 Nations Face Off live without cable: DIRECTV Stream, which comes with a five-day free trial and includes ABC, ESPN, and TNT in its base plan. Hulu + Live TV, which comes with a three-day free trial and includes ABC, ESPN, and TNT in its base plan.