The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off features NHL players from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. It will be held at the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston from February 12–20, 2025. This tournament will temporarily replace the NHL All-Star Game for 2025. The top two teams will advance to a one-game final after competing in a round-robin format.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the tournament at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. He was joined by NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh and players Connor McDavid (Canada), Sebastian Aho (Finland), Elias Pettersson (Sweden), and Auston Matthews (United States). Bettman confirmed NHL players' future participation in the 2026 and 2030 Winter Olympics and the return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028 and 2032.
4 Nations Face-Off schedule
According to USA Hockey, the 4 Nations Face-Off featured games between Canada, the USA, Sweden, and Finland. The tournament started on February 12, with Canada defeating Sweden 4-3 in overtime, followed by the USA beating Finland 6-1 on February 13. On February 15, Finland won 4-3 in overtime against Sweden, while the USA secured a 3-1 victory over Canada.
On February 17, Canada defeated Finland 5-3, and the USA edged out Sweden 2-1. The championship game between Canada and the USA is scheduled for February 20 at TD Garden in Boston at 8:00 p.m. ET. Games will be broadcast on various networks, including ESPN, ABC, TNT, SN, and TVAS.
The game promises to be fast-paced and physical, with top players like Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, and Jack Eichel leading their teams. The winner will claim the championship in this best-on-best tournament.
| Date | Game | Location | Time (all times ET)/Result | Broadcast |
| Wed., Feb. 12 | Canada vs. Sweden | Montreal, Bell Centre | Canada, 4-3 (OT) | TNT |
| Thurs., Feb. 13 | USA vs. Finland | Montreal, Bell Centre | USA, 6-1 | ESPN |
| Sat., Feb. 15 | Finland vs. Sweden | Montreal, Bell Centre | Finland, 4-3 (OT) | ABC |
| Sat., Feb. 15 | USA vs. Canada | Montreal, Bell Centre | USA, 3-1 | ABC |
| Monday, Feb. 17 | Canada vs. Finland | Boston, TD Garden | Canada, 5-3 | TNT |
| Monday, Feb. 17 | Sweden vs. USA | Boston, TD Garden | Sweden, 2-1 | TNT |
| Thursday, Feb. 20 | Canada vs. USA Championship Game | Boston, TD Garden | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
4 Nations Face-Off format
According to the official website of NHL, the 4 Nations Face-Off follows a round-robin format. Each team - Canada, the United States, Finland, and Sweden - plays 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 two teams with the best records will advance to the final on February 20 to determine the champion. All games follow NHL rules.
Where is the 4 Nations Face-Off?
According to the official website of NHL, the 4 Nations Face-Off is taking place in Montreal, Canada (Bell Centre) and Boston, USA (TD Garden). The group-stage games were split between these two cities, with Montreal hosting matchups between Canada, USA, Sweden, and Finland. The championship game between the United States and Canada is scheduled for February 20, 2024, at TD Garden in Boston.
How to watch 4 Nations Face-Off?
According to the official website of NHL, You can watch the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off on various networks, depending on the location. In Canada, it will be broadcast on Sportsnet (SN) and TVA Sports (TVAS). In the U.S., games will be shown on ESPN, ESPN+, ABC, TNT, truTV, and MAX. Specific channels vary by game, with the championship game airing on ESPN, ESPN+, SN, and TVAS.
Also Read: 4 Nations Face-Off Team Captains
FAQs on 4 Nations Face-Off schedule
A. Canada and the United States will host the tournament from February 12 to February 20, 2025.
A. The tournament will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston.
A. The tournament will take place from February 12 to February 20, 2025.
A. Four teams will participate: Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland.
A. The Four Nations tournament follows a round-robin format where each team competes against the others.
