The United States and Germany are separated by just one point in the Group B standings.
Team USA has two wins, one overtime win and one loss for eight points, while Germany has three wins and one loss. They will play each other for the first time Saturday.
Germany is coming off a brutal, 5-1 loss to Switzerland on Thursday. Switzerland scored five unanswered goals before Germany put one on the board. Four of the goals came in the second period after a neutral 0-0 first frame.
Meanwhile, the United States defeated Norway 6-5 in overtime on Wednesday, May 14. Team USA scored four first quarter goals, but they lost steam as the game went on. Tage Thompson netted the overtime winner about four minutes into the extra period.
The United States can leapfrog Germany in the Group B standings with a regulation victory.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch USA vs. Germany at the 2025 World Championships.
Where to watch USA vs. Germany World Championships 2025: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NHL Network (U.S.) | TSN3 (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | TSN.ca (Canada) | TSN app (Canada)
USA vs. Germany will air on NHL Network in the United States and TSN3 in Canada. For those looking to stream the event, Fubo has you covered in the U.S.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Canadian streamers can catch the game on TSN.ca and the TSN app.
USA vs. Germany World Championships 2025 start time
- Date: Saturday, May 17
- Time: 6:20 a.m. ET
USA vs. Germany is scheduled to start at 6:20 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 17. It’s a part of a six-game slate Saturday.
The game will be held at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning, Denmark.
IIHF World Championship schedule, results 2025
Friday, May 9
| Scores |
|---|
| Finland 2, Austria 1 |
| Czechia 5, Switzerland 4 (OT) |
| Sweden 5, Slovakia 0 |
| USA 5, Denmark 0 |
Saturday, May 10
| Scores |
|---|
| Canada 4, Slovenia 0 |
| Kazakhstan 2, Norway 1 |
| Sweden 4, Austria 2 |
| Germany 6, Hungary 1 |
| Latvia 4, France 1 |
| Switzerland 5, Denmark 2 |
Sunday, May 11
| Scores |
|---|
| Slovakia 3, Slovenia 1 |
| USA 6, Hungary 0 |
| Canada 7, Latvia 1 |
| Germany 4, Kazakhstan 1 |
| Finland 4, France 3 |
| Czechia 2, Norway 1 |
Monday, May 12
| Scores |
|---|
| Austria 3, Slovakia 2 (SO) |
| Switzerland 3, USA 0 |
| Sweden 2, Finland 1 |
| Czechia 7, Denmark 2 |
Tuesday, May 13
| Game |
|---|
| Latvia 5, Slovenia 2 |
| Germany 5, Norway 2 |
| Canada 5, France 0 |
| Hungary 4, Kazakhstan 2 |
Wednesday, May 14
| Scores |
|---|
| Slovakia 2, France 1 |
| USA 6, Norway 5 (OT) |
| Sweden 6, Latvia 0 |
| Denmark 5, Kazakhstan 1 |
Thursday, May 15
| Game |
|---|
| Finland 9, Slovenia 1 |
| Switzerland 5, Germany 1 |
| Canada 5, Austria 1 |
| Czechia 6, Hungary 1 |
Friday, May 16
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Austria vs. France | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Hungary vs. Denmark | 10:20 a.m. | ESPN+, TSN3 |
| Sweden vs. Slovenia | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Switzerland vs. Norway | 2:20 p.m. | ESPN+, TSN3 |
Saturday, May 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Finland vs. Latvia | 6:20 a.m. | ESPN+, TSN1 |
| USA vs. Germany | 6:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN3 |
| France vs. Sweden | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Czechia vs. Kazakhstan | 10:20 a.m. | ESPN+, TSN3 |
| Canada vs. Slovakia | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/3 |
| Denmark vs. Norway | 2:20 p.m. | ESPN+, TSN2 |
Sunday, May 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia vs. Austria | 10:20 a.m. | ESPN+, TSN3 |
| Kazakhstan vs. USA | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Slovakia vs. Latvia | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN3 |
| Hungary vs. Switzerland | 2:20 p.m. | ESPN+, TSN+ |
Monday, May 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| France vs. Slovenia | 10:20 a.m. | ESPN+, TSN1 |
| Germany vs. Czechia | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN4 |
| Canada vs. Finland | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4 |
| Hungary vs. Norway | 2:20 p.m. | ESPN+, TSN2 |
Tuesday, May 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia vs. Austria | 6:20 a.m. | ESPN+, TSN1 |
| Switzerland vs. Kazakhstan | 6:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN4 |
| Slovakia vs. Finland | 10:20 a.m. | ESPN+, TSN1 |
| Czechia vs. USA | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN4 |
| Sweden vs. Canada | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4 |
| Germany vs. Denmark | 2:20 p.m. | ESPN+, TSN2 |
Thursday, May 22
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal 1 | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Quarterfinal 2 | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN4 |
| Quarterfinal 3 | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Quarterfinal 4 | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN4 |
Saturday, May 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal 1 | 8:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4 |
| Semifinal 2 | 12:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4 |
Sunday, May 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze medal game | 9:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Gold medal game | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/3/4 |
