When is the Canada vs. Finland World Juniors game?

The game is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31st, at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Where is the 2026 World Juniors game between Canada and Finland being played?

The game will take place at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Canada vs. Finland: World Juniors Showdown!

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Canada and Finland face off on New Year's Eve for Group B supremacy.
Finland seeks redemption after a recent overtime loss to Czechia.
The game will be played at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Canada vs. Finland: World Juniors Showdown!

The 2026 World Juniors preliminary round culminates with an exciting matchup between Group B leaders Canada and Finland on Wednesday, December 31st. This game is pivotal for determining the group's top seed heading into the quarterfinals.

Canada is aiming to advance to the semifinals after failing to do so in the past two tournaments. Their performance so far has been strong, but this final preliminary game presents a significant challenge against a skilled Finnish team.

Finland, after impressive wins over Denmark and Latvia, suffered a recent 2-1 overtime defeat against Czechia. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and NHL Network in the U.S., with live streaming available.

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