About 4 Nations Face-Off
The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off is an international ice hockey tournament set for February 12–20, 2025, in Montreal and Boston. Organized by the NHL, it will feature teams from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States, competing in a round-robin format followed by a final. The event replaces the NHL's annual All-Star Game for 2025 and showcases only NHL players.
Announced at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game by Commissioner Gary Bettman, the tournament includes the top six IIHF-ranked teams, excluding Russia due to sanctions and Czechia due to time constraints. Bettman also confirmed NHL participation in future international events, including the 2026 Olympics and World Cups in 2028 and 2032.
4 Nations Face-Off Format
According to USA Hockey, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off is an international ice hockey tournament featuring NHL players from the U.S., Canada, Finland, and Sweden. It will be played from February 12-20, 2025, in Montreal, Canada, and Boston, Massachusetts. Each team will have 23 NHL players (20 skaters, three goalies), all under contract for the 2024-25 season and on an NHL roster as of December 2, 2024.
The tournament will follow a round-robin format where teams play three games. Points are awarded as follows: three points for a regulation win, two points for an overtime/shootout win, one point for an overtime/shootout loss, and 0 points for a regulation loss. The top two teams will move on to the one-game final. Overtime in round-robin games will be three-on-three for 10 minutes, followed by a shootout. In the Final, overtime will be full-strength sudden death with successive 20-minute periods until a winner is determined.
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4 Nations Face-Off Dates
According to USA Hockey, the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament began on February 12, 2025, with Canada facing Sweden in Montreal. The next day, on February 13, the USA played against Finland at the Bell Centre. On February 15, Finland played Sweden, followed by a matchup between the USA and Canada. The action continued on February 17 in Boston, where Canada played Finland, and Sweden faced the USA. The tournament concludes with the championship game on February 20 at TD Garden in Boston.
4 Nations Face-Off Schedule
According to USA Hockey, the 4 Nations Face-Off featured games in Montreal and Boston. Canada defeated Sweden 4-3 in overtime on February 12, and the USA beat Finland 6-1 on February 13. On February 15, Finland won 4-3 in overtime against Sweden, and the USA defeated Canada 3-1. On February 17, Canada beat Finland 5-3, and the USA won 2-1 against Sweden. The championship game between Canada and the USA is on February 20 at TD Garden in Boston at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
| Date | Game | Location | Time (all times ET) | Broadcast |
| Wed., Feb. 12 | Canada vs. Sweden | Montreal, Bell Centre | 8:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Thurs., Feb. 13 | USA vs. Finland | Montreal, Bell Centre | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Sat., Feb. 15 | Finland vs. Sweden | Montreal, Bell Centre | 1:00 p.m. | ABC |
| Sat., Feb. 15 | USA vs. Canada | Montreal, Bell Centre | 8:00 p.m. | ABC |
| Monday, Feb. 17 | Canada vs. Finland | Boston, TD Garden | 1:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Monday, Feb. 17 | Sweden vs. USA | Boston, TD Garden | 8:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Thursday, Feb. 20 | Championship Game | Boston, TD Garden | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
4 Nations Face-Off qualifiers
According to USA Hockey, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off does not have a traditional qualification process, as it is an exclusive tournament featuring the national teams of Canada, the United States, Finland, and Sweden. Players are selected from the NHL teams, with each country's national association (USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, Finnish Ice Hockey Association, and Swedish Ice Hockey Association) choosing its roster.
To be eligible, players must be under an NHL contract for the 2024-25 season and be on an NHL roster as of December 2, 2024. The teams will compete in a round-robin format followed by a championship game. The qualifiers are based on the NHL players' selection rather than a separate qualifying event.
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4 Nations Face-Off TV schedule
According to USA Hockey, the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament featured games in Montreal and Boston, with top international teams competing.
The event began on February 12 at Bell Centre in Montreal, where Canada secured a 4-3 overtime victory against Sweden. The following day, on February 13, the USA dominated Finland with a 6-1 win. On February 15, Finland edged Sweden 4-3 in overtime, and later that day, the USA defeated Canada 3-1, both games also held in Montreal.
The tournament then moved to TD Garden in Boston on February 17, where Canada defeated Finland 5-3, while the USA secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Sweden.
The championship game between Canada and the USA is set for February 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET in Boston, with ESPN broadcasting the final match.
How to watch 4 Nations Face-Off
According to the NHL, you can watch the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off on channels like ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV, MAX, Sportsnet (SN), and TVAS. These channels will broadcast the games in the U.S. and Canada, with ESPN and ABC offering coverage for American viewers. For Canadian viewers, Sportsnet and TVAS will provide the broadcasts.
Where to watch 4 Nations Face-Off
According to the NHL, you can watch the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV, MAX, Sportsnet (SN), and TVAS. These networks will broadcast the games in the U.S. and Canada, depending on the location of the match.
4 Nations Face-Off location
According to USA Hockey, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off will take place in two locations: Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, and TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. The tournament games will be played at these arenas from February 12-20, 2025.
4 Nations Face-Off tickets
Tickets for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off can be purchased through platforms like Vivid Seats. Prices vary by game, with tickets starting as low as $38 and averaging around $2,254. Some games are held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, and TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. For example, tickets for the Canada vs. Sweden game on February 12 at Bell Centre start at $139, and for the Championship Game on February 20 at TD Garden, they are priced at $204.
FAQ on 4 Nations Face-Off
A. The tournament will be held from February 12-20, with Canada and the United States as host countries.
A. The tournament will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston.
A. The four nations generally refer to teams like Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland.
A. The Four Nations Face-Off is a multi-nation ice hockey tournament, often featuring top ice hockey teams from four different countries.
A. Four teams will participate: Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland.
