Where Can You Watch NHL Games?

Looking for a place to watch NHL games? Here are some of the best places to catch all the action!

Official NHL Channels

Below is a comprehensive list of official NHL channels where you can watch live NHL games. You can also find out what time the game starts and how to watch it live.

NBC Sports

In the United States, NBC Sports is the exclusive home of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Stanley Cup Final. All games will be televised on NBC, NBCSN or NHL Network. You can also stream every game on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

NHL Network

NHL Network is an American sports-oriented cable and satellite television network that is owned as a joint venture between the National Hockey League (which owns a controlling 84.4% interest) and NBCUniversal (which owns the remaining 15.6%). Dedicated to coverage of the NHL, NHL Network’s programming airs on a 24-hour schedule. Headquartered in the Secaucus, New Jersey facilities of MLB Network, with master control also handled through MLB Network’s facility in Stamford, Connecticut, and productions based out of MLB Network’s studios in Secaucus.

ESPN+

ESPN+ is the exclusive provider of NHL in the United States as part of a multi-year partnership.

NHL games are available to stream on ESPN+, the digital subscription service from ESPN, but you’ll need a paid subscription to watch. A single ESPN+ monthly subscription costs $5, while a yearly subscription costs $50. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial of ESPN+ here, and then you can start streaming NHL games.

In addition to NHL, ESPN+ also offers live MLB, NBA, and MLS games, as well as college sports, PGA Tour golf, Top Rank boxing, and more. It’s an ideal option for cord-cutters who want to watch some live sports without dealing with a traditional cable or satellite TV subscription.

Local and National TV Broadcasts in the U.S.

If you want to watch NHL games, there are a few ways you can do it. You can either go to a local bar that is showing the game, buy a ticket to the game, or watch it on TV. Local and national TV broadcasts in the U.S. are available, so you can catch your favorite team no matter where you are.

NBC

National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is an American commercial terrestrial television network that is the flagship property of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. The network is headquartered at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, with additional major offices near Los Angeles (at 10 Universal City Plaza), Chicago (at the NBC Tower) and Philadelphia (at the Comcast Technology Center). It is one of two major English-language television networks in the United States, along with ABC.

NBCSN

NBCSN is an American cable television network that serves as the flagship channel for the National Hockey League. The channel is owned by NBC Sports Group, a division of the NBCUniversal Television Group. The network originally launched on July 1, 1995, as the Outdoor Life Network (OLN).

NHL Center Ice

NHL Center Ice is a subscription television service that offers live, out-of-market National Hockey League games. It is produced by NHL Network and distributed through cable and satellite television providers.

The service was launched in 1997 as NHL Sunday Night Football, televising a weekly game on Sunday nights during the NHL regular season. The following year, it was renamed NHL Center Ice. In 2012, the name was shortened to simply “Center Ice”.

Center Ice packages cost between $60 and $140 per season, depending on the market team. For U.S. customers, only the upper end of that range applies; Canadian customers pay much less due to lower licensing fees charged by the League.

Local and National TV Broadcasts in Canada

You can watch NHL hockey games on your local Rogers, Shaw, or Bell TV station in Canada. You can also find games on CBC, Sportsnet, and TSN.

CBC

CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) is a national public broadcaster in Canada. CBC operates two main television networks, CBC English and CBC French. CBC also operates several regional and digital networks.

CBC English is available on cable and satellite TV across Canada. CBC French is available on cable and satellite TV in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario.CBC’s regional networks are available on cable and satellite TV in their respective regions.

NHL games are broadcast on CBC English in most markets across Canada. In Quebec, NHL games are broadcast on CBC French. In some markets, CBC may have to share coverage of NHL games with another network such as TSN or Sportsnet.

Rogers Sportsnet

Rogers Sportsnet is a Canadian sports television network that is owned by Rogers Communications. The network was established in 1998 as CTV Sportsnet, a joint venture between CTV Inc. and Rogers Communications. In 2011, the network was re-branded as Rogers Sportsnet.

The network broadcasts a wide variety of sports events, including NHL games, Major League Baseball games, basketball games, soccer games, and more. The network is available on cable and satellite television providers in Canada.

In addition to its national coverage, Rogers Sportsnet also operates four regional feeds: Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet West, and Sportsnet Pacific. These feeds broadcast regionally-televised sporting events that are not carried on the main network.

TSN

TSN is a Canadian English language sports network. It is part of the CTV Television Network, a group of eight specialty channels devoted to sports and owned by Bell Media. TSN’s programming consists of live and recorded sports events, sports news, interviews, highlights, and analysis from a variety of different sports such as hockey, soccer, curling, NASCAR and golf.

Online Streaming Services

NHL games are televised on a variety of networks in the United States and Canada, including NBC, NBCSN, ESPN, TSN, and CBC. You can also watch NHL games online through a number of streaming services, including NHL.TV, NBC Sports, ESPN+, and CBC Sports. In this article, we’ll tell you where to watch NHL games online.

NHL.tv

NHL.tv is the official online streaming service of the National Hockey League. It offers live and on-demand access to NHL games, as well as a comprehensive archive of past games. You can also find highlights, features, and other original NHL content on NHL.tv.

NHL.tv is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Monthly subscribers have the option to cancel at any time, while yearly subscribers are committed for the full year. NHL.tv is currently available in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Sling TV

Sling TV is an American over-the-top internet television service owned by Dish Network. It offers two separate streaming services; the first, Sling Orange, carries content from various providers including Disney-owned channels ESPN and ABC, NBC Sports, and Fox Sports; the second, Sling Blue, carries content from Fox, NBC, and regional sports networks owned by NBC and Fox.

Sling TV is available on numerous devices including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, LG and Samsung smart TVs, Android TV, iOS, macOS, Windows Phone, and more.

FuboTV

FuboTV is an American streaming television service that focuses primarily on channels that distribute live sports, including NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer, plus news, network television series and movies.

FuboTV is available on most devices and platforms. You can watch on your computer or laptop via the FuboTV website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the FuboTV app.

Radio Broadcasts

Most NHL games are available on radio. To find a station near you that broadcasts NHL games, visit the website of the team you want to listen to. Then, find the “radio” or “listen” link on the team’s website, which will take you to a list of radio stations that carry the team’s games.

NHL Home Ice

NHL Home Ice is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel 217 and on the Internet. It is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. The station airs live game broadcasts of the Toronto Maple Leafs as well as other NHL games and related programming.

SiriusXM NHL Network Radio

The SiriusXM NHL Network Radiochannel is the ultimate destination for die-hard hockey fans. It’s the only place you can find live game broadcasts from around the NHL, 24/7 coverage from our expert hosts, and in-depth analysis of all the latest news and happenings from across the league.

Whether you’re looking to catch up on the day’s action or get ready for tonight’s big game, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio has everything you need to stay informed and entertained. So tune in today and experience hockey like never before!