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Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is set to represent the United States at his first Olympic Games. Matthews was drafted 1st overall by the Maple Leafs in 2016 and has played for the NHL team ever since. He has won the Rocket Richard Trophy as the league’s leading goal scorer three times and won the 2021-22 Hart Trophy as the NHL’s MVP.
Now, the fastest American-born player to 400 goals is set to take the Olympic stage for the first time after captaining Team USA in last year’s thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off.
Watch Matthews in action when men's hockey coverage at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics begins on Thursday, Feb. 12, on NBC, CNBC, and USA Network, and streaming live on Peacock and NBC Sports platforms.
- Dates: Feb. 5 - 22
- Medal events: Men's and women's
- Venue: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena and Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- TV channels: NBC, CNBC, USA Network
- Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Sports app
Visit NBCOlympics.com/FAQ for more information on watching the 2026 Winter Olympics, including links to download the NBC, NBC Sports and Peacock apps.
When will Auston Matthews compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Olympic hockey competition will take place from Thursday, Feb. 5, to Sunday, Feb. 22, with Matthews and Team USA playing from Feb. 12 onward.
- Team USA's first game in the men's tournament: Thursday, Feb. 12
- Gold medal game: Sunday, Feb. 22
How do I watch live streams of Auston Matthews at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The complete hockey schedule, including TV listings, also is available on the NBC Olympics schedule page.
All live streams also are available to watch on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices via the Peacock, NBC and NBC Sports apps.
| Date/Time | Event | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs, 2/12 3:10-5:40p |
Latvia vs. United States (Men's Group C) | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sat, 2/14 3:10-5:40p |
United States vs. Denmark (Men's Group C) | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, 2/15 3:10-5:40p |
United States vs. Germany (Men's Group C) | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Weds, 2/18 3:10-5:40p |
USA vs. Sweden (Men's Quarterfinal) | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Fri, 2/20 3:10-5:40p |
USA vs. Slovakia (Men's Semifinal) | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sun, 2/22 8:10-11:05a |
Canada vs. USA (Men's Gold Final) 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
How do I watch Auston Matthews on TV at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Live and tape-delayed coverage of hockey will be shown on the following TV channels: NBC, CNBC and USA Network.
The full TV listings for hockey can be found on the NBCOlympics.com schedule page by clicking the toggle at the top to “TV Only.”
How can I watch replays of Auston Matthews at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
If you missed any of the live action, you can catch up by watching the full event replays on the NBCOlympics.com Replays hub.
How many times has Auston Matthews competed at the Olympics?
This is Matthews' first Olympic Games, as he made his NHL debut two years after the last time NHL players participated in the Olympics back in 2014. Matthews has previously represented Team USA at the World Junior Championships as well as last year's 4 Nations Face-Off. He also competed at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey as part of Team North America, a team comprised of American and Canadian players aged 23-and-under.
What records has Auston Matthews set or broken?
Matthews scored his 400th NHL goal on April 15, 2025, becoming the sixth-fastest NHL player to reach the mark and the fastest by an American-born player. His 69 goals in the 2021-22 season by any player since the 1992-93 season. On Jan. 3, 2026, Matthews scored his 421st goal to pass Mats Sundin as the all-time leading goalscorer in the 108-season history of the Toronto Maple Leafs.