The 2026 U.S. Under-18 Women's National Team will take to the ice for the IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship from January 10-18, 2026 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
The U.S. will compete in group B alongside, Czechia, Slovakia and Finland. Canada, Hungary, Sweden and Switzerland will compete in group A.
Team USA enters the tournament having medaled in 17-straight championships, including a silver medal in the 2025 iteration of the tournament.
All time, Team USA has medaled in every IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship competed, making the gold medal game in 16 of the last 17 years. Team USA has won gold nine times (2024, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2009, 2008), silver seven times (2025, 2022, 2019, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010) and bronze once (2023).
| Date | Opponent/Round | Time (Local/ET)/Result | Location | Broadcast | Game Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Jan. 10 | Slovakia Preliminary Round |
10:00 a.m./9:00 a.m. | Sport and Wellness Centre Membertou, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats |
| Sun., Jan. 11 | Czechia Preliminary Round |
4:00 p.m./3:00 p.m. | Sport and Wellness Centre Membertou, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats |
| Tues., Jan. 13 | Finland Preliminary Round |
1:30 p.m./12:30 p.m. | Sport and Wellness Centre Membertou, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats |
| Thurs., Jan. 15 | TBA Quarterfinals |
10:00 a.m./9:00 a.m. | Centre 200 Sydney, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats |
| 1:30 p.m./12:30 p.m. | Centre 200 Sydney, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats | ||
| 5:00 p.m./4:00 p.m. | Centre 200 Sydney, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats | ||
| 8:30 p.m./7:30 p.m. | Centre 200 Sydney, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats | ||
| Sat., Jan. 17 | TBD Semifinals |
4:00 p.m./3:00 p.m. | Centre 200 Sydney, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats |
| 7:30 p.m./6:30 p.m. | Centre 200 Sydney, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats | ||
| Sun., Jan. 18 | Bronze Medal Game | 3:30 p.m./2:30 p.m. | Centre 200 Sydney, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats |
| Gold Medal Game | 7:30 p.m./6:30 p.m. | Centre 200 Sydney, Nova Scotia |
TBD | Game Stats |