Where Can I Watch the NHL Playoffs in 2021?

The 2021 NHL playoffs are fast approaching and hockey fans are wondering where they can watch the action. Here are a few ways to catch all the Stanley Cup Playoff action this year.

Introduction

NHL playoffs are upon us, and fans are wondering where they can watch the action. The good news is that there are plenty of options for streaming the games online. In this guide, we’ll go over some of the best choices for watching the NHL playoffs in 2021.

NBC

If you’re looking to catch the 2021 NHL Playoffs on television, you’ll want to tune in to NBC. The network has exclusive rights to broadcast the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the United States, so it’s your best bet for catching all the action.

You can find NBC on most cable and satellite TV providers, as well as streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, and AT&T TV NOW. If you’re not sure whether or not your TV provider carries NBC, head to their website and enter your ZIP code to check.

Can’t watch the playoffs on TV? No problem! You can also stream them live on NBC Sports’ website or through their app. Just make sure you have a valid cable or satellite TV subscription — you won’t be able to stream without one.

NBC Sports

If you’re looking to watch the NHL playoffs this year, your best bet is NBC Sports. NBC has held the broadcast rights to the Stanley Cup playoffs since 1995, and they show every game of every series.

If you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can watch a live stream of NBCSN on your computer, phone or streaming device via one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:

FuboTV
NBCSN is one of 85 channels included in the main Fubo bundle. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the channel on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the FuboTV app.

Hulu With Live TV
In addition to their extensive Netflix-like streaming library, Hulu now also offers a bundle of 50-plus live TV channels, which includes NBCSN. You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of NBCSN on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Hulu app.

Sling TV & AT&T TV NOW AT&T’s new pay-TV service also has NBCSN as part of both its “Sling Orange” & “AT&T TV NOW Max” channel packages

USA Network

USA Network will be broadcasting the NHL playoffs in 2021. Check your local listings for specific times and channels.

NHL.tv

NHL.tv is the official video streaming service of the National Hockey League. It lets you watch live games and on-demand videos of past games, as well as access to NHL Network and other NHL content.

If you’re a fan of a specific team, you can also buy a single-team Pass to get even more coverage of your favorite team. You’ll be able to watch all their regular season games, plus any playoff games they’re in. And if your team isn’t playing in the playoffs, you can still watch every other playoff game on NHL.tv.

NHL.tv is available on pretty much every device you could want to watch it on: computers, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, streaming devices, and more. You can find the full list of supported devices on NHL’s website.