MILAN — Sweden and Switzerland both suffered semifinal losses during the women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but medals are still up for grabs.
The teams will face off in the bronze medal match on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, offering both Sweden and Switzerland a chance to end their Olympic campaigns on a high note with a win. Sweden was shut out 5-0 by the Americans, while Switzerland was edged by Canada 2-1.
Team USA and Canada will play for the Olympic women’s hockey gold medal later Thursday.
The Swedes are vying for their third overall Olympic medal after picking up silver at the 2006 Turin Games and bronze in Salt Lake City in 2002. Meanwhile, the Swiss women are in pursuit of their second overall medal after winning bronze at the 2014 Sochi Games.
USA TODAY Sports is in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics and will provide live coverage of the bronze medal match. Here’s what you need to know:
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We’re underway
The bronze medal game is officially underway. Sweden has been the more aggressive team to start and has a slight edge with four shots on goal, compared to three for Switzerland.
Goalkeeper matchup
Sweden will have Ebba Svensson Traff in the net for Thursday’s bronze medal match, while Switzerland is turning to Andrea Braendli.
What time is the Olympic women’s hockey bronze medal game?
The bronze medal game between Switzerland and Sweden begins at 8:40 a.m. ET (2:40 p.m. in Milan.
What TV channel is the Olympic women’s hockey bronze medal game on?
USA Network will have tape-delayed coverage of the game between Switzerland and Sweden beginning at 12 p.m. ET.
Is there a live stream of the Olympic women’s bronze medal game?
You can live stream the game between Switzerland and Sweden on Peacock, which will have live coverage at 8:40 a.m. ET.
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