The highly anticipated 2023-24 Rivalry Series between the women’s national hockey teams of the United States and Canada is set to ignite, promising intense competition across seven thrilling games. This annual event, introduced in the 2018-19 season, stands as a testament to the enduring rivalry between these hockey powerhouses, offering fans a chance to witness the fierce battles outside their usual international competitions.
Overview: The historical dominance of Canada and the United States in international competitions, particularly the IIHF Women’s World Championship and Olympic gold medals, adds an extra layer of significance to the Rivalry Series. Last year’s dramatic comeback by Canada, overcoming a 3-0 deficit to secure victory in the final four games, continues to fuel the anticipation for this year’s clash.
What is the Rivalry Series in hockey? Initiated by USA Hockey and Hockey Canada, the Rivalry Series provides an annual platform for these formidable teams to meet, fostering a spirit of competition beyond their regular international engagements. The series format has evolved, starting with three games in the first year, expanding to five games in the 2019-20 season, and facing hiatus in 2020-21 and 2021-22 due to the impact of COVID-19.
2023-24 Rivalry Series Schedule: The seven-game series kicks off in November with two games on the West Coast of the United States. Subsequent matchups in Ontario in mid-December precede a two-month hiatus before the final three games scheduled for early February in Saskatchewan and Minnesota. The series concludes on Feb. 11.
How to Watch:
- TV channel (Canada): TSN
- Live stream (Canada): TSN.ca, TSN app
- TV channel (U.S.): NHL Network
- Live stream (U.S.): Fubo
Canadian viewers can catch the action on TSN or stream via TSN.ca or the TSN app. For U.S. audiences, the NHL Network provides live TV coverage, and Fubo offers a streaming option with a free trial.
2023-24 Rivalry Series Locations: Every game in the series unfolds at a unique location across the two countries. The diversity of venues adds an exciting element, with two games each in Saskatchewan and Ontario and one game each in Arizona, California, and Minnesota.
Full Schedule and Results:
- Game 1: Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Mullett Arena, Tempe, Ariz. – Result: USA 3, Canada 1 (FINAL)
- Game 2: Saturday, Nov. 11 – Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles – Result: USA 5, Canada 1 (FINAL)
- Game 3: Thursday, Dec. 14 – Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, Kitchener, Ont. – Time: 7 p.m.
- Game 4: Saturday, Dec. 16 – Progressive Auto Sales Arena, Sarnia, Ont. – Time: 7 p.m.
- Game 5: Wednesday, Feb. 7 – SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon, Sask. – Time: 8 p.m.
- Game 6: Friday, Feb. 9 – Brandt Centre, Regina, Sask. – Time: 8 p.m.
- Game 7: Sunday, Feb. 11 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minn. – Time: 2 p.m.
Note: Results and game times for upcoming matches will be updated as the series progresses.