The second day of action in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Italy will open up early in the morning on Thursday (Feb. 12), with Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala representing Team Switzerland in the Group A round-robin play opener vs. Team France.
Since Fiala didn't get to play in the 4 Nations Tournament this past year in 2025, this is his first time playing for Team Switzerland on this stage in the Winter Olympics. Fiala has played for Team Switzerland in the past few years in the World Championships.
The Swiss have been impressive in the World Championships in this past couple of years, winning silver medals at back-to-back events in the World Championships (since 2024).
Here's a look at the TV and streaming information, game time, and location for the Winter Olympics opener in Group A between Team Switzerland and Team France on Feb. 12.
How to watch Team Switzerland vs. France in men's ice hockey in the 2026 Winter Olympics
- Date & Time: Thursday, Feb. 12, 3:10 a.m. PT
- Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena (Milan, Italy)
- Live Streaming: Peacock app
- TV USA: Peacock
- TV Canada: CBC Gem, SN
The Group A round robin play opener early on Thursday morning between Team Switzerland and France will be broadcast live on Peacock and the Peacock app in the United States, and CBC Gem and SM in Canada.
Team Switzerland projected roster vs. France
Switzerland
Forwards
Kevin Fiala - Nico Hischier - Calvin Thurkauf
Sven Andrighetto - Denis Malgin - Nino Niederreiter
Philipp Kurashev - Pius Suter - Timo Meier
Cristoph Bertschy - Ken Jager - Damien Riat
Defensemen
Roman Josi - Andrea Glauser
Dean Kukan - Jonas Siegenthaler
J.J. Moser - Michael Fora
Goalies
Akira Schmid
Leonardo Genoni
France
Forwards
Alexandre Texier - Pierre-Edouard Bellemare - Jordann Perret
Dylan Fabre - Stephane Da Costa - Charles Bertrand
Justin Addamo - Louis Boudon - Anthony Rech
Kevin Bozon - Nicolas Ritz - Sacha Treille
Defensemen
Yohann Auvitu - Enzo Guebey
Florian Chakiachvili - Hugo Gallet
Pierre Crinon - Jules Boscq
Goalies
Antoine Keller
Julian Junca
Projected starting goalies for Team Switzerland vs. France
Team Switzerland: Akira Schmid
Team France: Antoine Keller
Which Los Angeles Kings players are competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Team Finland: Joel Armia (W)
Team Canada: Drew Doughty (D), Darcy Kuemper (G)
Team Sweden: Adrian Kempe (W)
Team Switzerland: Kevin Fiala (W)