The 2021 IIHF World Championship is back for 2021 in Riga, Latvia, and the ROC vs Sweden is set to run at the Olympic Sports Centre, Group A on Monday, May 31st. The match starts at 1:15 pm ET and will broadcast on NHL Network, TSN.
Here’s what you need to know to tune in:
- What: ROC vs Sweden Hockey
- When: Monday, May 31, 2021
- Where: Olympic Sports Centre
- Time: 1:15 pm ET
- TV: NHL Network, TSN
- Live stream: Watch here (Free trial)
How to watch ROC vs Sweden hockey without cable
In the United States, every American game, along with select games of other countries, will be shown on NHL Network. NHL Network can be streamed on fuboTV and Sling TV. In Canada, TSN will air every game of the 2021 tournament with select games also appearing exclusively on TSN.ca or the TSN App.
FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of NHL Network (live in most markets), NHL Network and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch ROC vs Sweden live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Samsung Smart TV, Android TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the link here (Free trial).
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV also comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space.
AT&T TV
AT&T TV has four different channel packages: “Entertainment”, “Choice”, “Ultimate” and “Premier.” (live in most markets) and NHL Network are included in every package, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial. NHL Network is on channel 638 in Standard Definition and channel 1638 in HD.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days.
Once signed up for AT&T TV, you can watch ROC vs Sweden live on the AT&T TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the link here (Free trial).
If you can’t watch live, AT&T TV also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Sling TV
For the best NHL coverage on Sling, get Sling Blue + Sports Extra. That way, you can watch games broadcast regionally NBC select markets, games shown nationally on NBC, NBCSN or the Golf Channel and extra coverage on NHL Network.
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch ROC vs Sweden live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Android TV, airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the link here (Free trial).
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Which teams are in the 2021 Men’s World Championship?
Sixteen teams, divided into two groups of eight, are participating.
| Group A | Group B |
| ROC | Canada |
| Sweden | Finland |
| Czech Republic | United States |
| Switzerland | Germany |
| Slovakia | Latvia |
| Denmark | Norway |
| Belarus | Italy |
| Great Britain | Kazakhstan |
Why is Russia listed as ‘ROC’?
The World Anti-Doping Agency banned Russia from international competition for four years last December. The ban includes Olympic Games and world championships and Russia’s flag or name cannot be used. Athletes, however, are not banned from competing but can only do so under a neutral flag.
ROC stands for Russian Olympic Committee, and instead of the national anthem being played, Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 will be played.
2021 Men’s World Championship standings
GROUP A
| Team | Wins | Losses | OTL | Points |
| 1. Switzerland | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 2. ROC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 3. Slovakia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 4. Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 5. Czech Republic | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 6. Denmark | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 7. Great Britain | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 8. Belarus | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
GROUP B
| Team | Wins | Losses | OTL | Points |
| 1. Finland | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 2. USA | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 3. Kazakhstan | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 4. Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 5. Latvia | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 6. Canada | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 7. Norway | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 8. Italy | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Wins in regulation = 3 points
Overtime win = 2 points
Overtime loss = 1 point
Full schedule for the 2021 Men’s World Championship
Participating teams are each guaranteed seven group-stage games. Teams that advance to the final day of competition (bronze-medal or gold-medal game) will play 10 contests total.
(All times Eastern)
| FRIDAY, MAY 21 | ||
| ROC 4, Czech Republic 3 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1, NHLN |
| Germany 9, Italy 4 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN2 |
| Belarus 2, Slovakia 5 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN.ca/TSN App |
| Canada 0, Latvia 2 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1/3, NHLN |
| SATURDAY, MAY 22 | ||
| Denmark 4, Sweden 3 | 5:15 a.m. | TSN1, NHLN |
| Norway 1, Germany 5 | 5:15 a.m. | TSN3 |
| Great Britain 1, ROC 7 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1 |
| Finland 2, USA 1 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN3, NHLN |
| Czech Republic 2, Switzerland 5 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1, NHLN |
| Latvia 2, Kazakhstan 3 (SO) | 1:15 p.m. | TSN3 |
| SUNDAY, MAY 23 | ||
| Great Britain 1, Slovakia 2 | 5:15 a.m. | TSN4, NHLN |
| Norway 4, Italy 1 | 5:15 a.m. | TSN1 |
| Sweden 0, Belarus 1 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN2 |
| Kazakhstan 2, Finland 1 (SO) | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1, NHLN |
| Denmark 0, Switzerland 1 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN2 |
| Canada 1, USA 5 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1/3, NHLN |
| MONDAY, MAY 24 | ||
| Slovakia 3, ROC 1 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Latvia 3, Italy 0 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN3 |
| Czech Republic 3, Belarus 2 (OT) | 1:15 p.m. | TSN2 |
| Germany 3, Canada 1 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1/3/4 |
| TUESDAY, MAY 25 | ||
| Great Britain 2, Denmark 3 (OT) | 9:15 a.m. | TSN3 |
| USA 3, Kazakhstan 0 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1/4, NHLN |
| Switzerland 0, Sweden 7 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Finland 5, Norway 2 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN3 |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 | ||
| ROC 3, Denmark 0 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Kazakhstan 3, Germany 2 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN3 |
| Belarus 3, Great Britain 4 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN2 |
| Canada 4, Norway 2 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1/3/4 |
| THURSDAY, MAY 27 | ||
| Switzerland 8, Slovakia 1 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1 |
| USA 4, Latvia 2 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN4, NHLN |
| Sweden 2, Czech Republic 4 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Finland 3, Italy 0 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN3 |
| FRIDAY, MAY 28 | ||
| Sweden 4, Great Britain 1 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Kazakhstan 2, Canada 4 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN3 |
| Denmark 5, Belarus 2 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1 |
| Latvia 3, Norway 4 (SO) | 1:15 a.m. | TSN3 |
| SATURDAY, MAY 29 | ||
| Czech Republic 6, Great Britain 1 | 5:15 a.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Italy 3, Kazakhstan 11 | 5:15 a.m. | TSN3 |
| Switzerland 1, ROC 4 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Norway 1, USA 2 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN3, NHLN |
| Slovakia 2, Denmark 0 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1 |
| Germany 1, Finland 2 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN3 |
| SUNDAY, MAY 30 | ||
| Belarus 0, Switzerland 6 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN.ca/TSN App |
| Italy 1, Canada 7 | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Sweden 3, Slovakia 1 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1 |
| Finland 3, Latvia 2 (OT)1 | 1:15 p.m. | TSN3 |
| MONDAY, MAY 31 | ||
| Czech Republic vs. Denmark | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1 |
| USA vs. Germany | 9:15 a.m. | TSN4, NHLN |
| ROC vs. Sweden | 1:15 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Norway vs. Kazakhstan | 1:15 p.m. | TSN5 |
| TUESDAY, JUNE 1 | ||
| Switzerland vs. Great Britain | 5:15 a.m. | TSN2 |
| Canada vs. Finland | 5:15 a.m. | TSN1/4 |
| Slovakia vs. Czech Republic | 9:15 a.m. | TSN1 |
| Italy vs. USA | 9:15 a.m. | TSN4, NHLN |
| ROC vs. Belarus | 1:15 p.m. | TSN1 |
| Germany vs. Latvia | 1:15 p.m. | TSN4 |
| THURSDAY, JUNE 3 | ||
| Quarterfinal | 9:15 a.m. | TSN3 |
| Quarterfinal | 9:15 a.m. | TSN4 |
| Quarterfinal | 1:15 p.m. | TSN3 |
| Quarterfinal | 1:15 p.m. | TSN4 |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 5 | ||
| Semifinal | 7:15 a.m. | TSN1/5 |
| Semifinal | 11:15 a.m. | TSN1/5 |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 6 | ||
| Bronze medal | 8:15 a.m. | TSN4/5 |
| Gold medal | 1:15 p.m. | TSN4/5 |
Who won the 2020 Men’s World Championship?
The 2020 tournament was canceled because of COVID-19.
Finland won the 2019 edition, defeating Canada 3-1 in the gold-medal game in Slovakia. Notable names from Canada’s roster included Shea Theodore, Mark Stone, Anthony Cirelli, Darnell Nurse and Jonathan Marchessault. The final game saw the Senators’ Matt Murray and the Blackhawks’ Kevin Lankinen between the pipes. An undrafted Kaapo Kakko was on Finland’s championship team.
Who has won the IIHF Men’s World Championship the last 10 years?
| Year | Winner | Host country |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | None | — |
| 2019 | Finland | Slovakia |
| 2018 | Sweden | Denmark |
| 2017 | Sweden | Germany/France |
| 2016 | Canada | Russia |
| 2015 | Canada | Czech Republic |
| 2014 | Russia | Belarus |
| 2013 | Sweden | Sweden/Finland |
| 2012 | Russia | Finland/Sweden |
| 2011 | Finland | Slovakia |
Which countries have won the most medals at the IIHF Men’s World Championship?
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| Canada | 26 | 15 | 9 | 50 |
| Russia* | 27 | 10 | 10 | 47 |
| Sweden | 11 | 19 | 17 | 47 |
| Czech Republic^ | 12 | 13 | 21 | 46 |
| United States | 2 | 9 | 8 | 19 |
| Finland | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
* Includes Soviet Union
^ Includes Czechoslovakia
