Switzerland and Sweden face off in the women’s ice hockey third-place game of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on Thursday, with both teams hoping to claim bronze.
How to Watch Switzerland vs Sweden
- When: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 8:40 AM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock Live (Re-air 12:00 PM ET on USA Network)
- Live Stream: Peacock (watch now)
Switzerland reached the bronze medal game after a narrow 2–1 loss to defending champion Canada in the semifinals, with goaltender Andrea Brändli making 44 saves and the team remaining competitive despite being outshot. Switzerland’s path to this stage included a regulation win over Finland in the quarterfinals and a gritty performance in the semifinal, and veterans Alina Müller and captain Lara Stalder have been key offensive leaders for the Swiss. Their semifinal effort showed the team’s ability to stay competitive against top opponents, and they now seek to secure only their second Olympic women’s hockey medal in history.
Sweden enters the bronze medal game after falling 5–0 to the United States in the other semifinal, ending their run for a gold medal bid but still showcasing strong scoring through the preliminary round, where they outscored opponents 18–2. Sweden was the top team in Group B and reached the semifinals by defeating Czechia in the quarterfinals; forwards Sara Hjalmarsson and Lina Ljungblom, along with defense contributions from Maja Nylén Persson and captain Anna Kjellbin, have been central to Sweden’s production. Sweden is aiming for its first Olympic women’s hockey medal since 2006, while the Swiss seek to add a second bronze to their Olympic history, setting up a competitive medal-day matchup.
This is a great Winter Games ice hockey matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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