Beer, breakfast, both? Canadians to rise early to cheer for hockey gold against U.S.
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From a bowl of cereal and bathrobe in the basement to a cold pint at a local pub, Canadians will have a number of options to watch their hockey team play for gold Sunday morning.
The Canadian men’s team will face archrivals the United States, with the gold-medal game starting at 8:10 a.m. ET at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
In at least Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta, the provincial governments have allowed pubs to open and start serving alcohol in the morning, as early as 6 a.m. in Ontario and Alberta, and 5 a.m. in Manitoba, all local times.
Fans in Toronto will have another option, as the Scotiabank Arena is hosting a watch party, with doors opening at 7 a.m. ET. Tickets are $15, with proceeds going to MLSE Foundation.
“We are excited to offer a special opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with thousands of hockey fans to celebrate a significant moment in our country’s sports history,” Terri Mattucci, vice-president of fan engagement for MLSE, said in a statement.
In some other locations across the country, pubs can apply for licence exemptions to open early.
In B.C. some pubs that have been granted exemptions will be opening as early as 4:30 a.m.local time.
The Port Coquitlam Community Centre in the B.C. city will be opening its doors at 5:10 a.m. local time for a watch party.
Canada earned its spot in the gold medal game with a late go-ahead goal against Finland, winning 3-2 after trailing 2-0 in the semifinal match Friday.
The U.S. cruised into the gold medal game, handily beating Slovakia 6-2 on Friday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 21, 2026.