How to Stream NHL Games Without Cable
A lot of people are looking for ways to watch NHL games without cable. Here’s a guide on how to stream NHL games without cable.
Introduction
NHL hockey fans have a lot of options when it comes to watching their favorite teams play without signing up for a costly cable TV package. You can watch NHL games on your computer, phone, tablet, or streaming device without spending a dime on a cable subscription.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to watch NHL games without cable using a variety of different methods and services. We’ll also give you some recommendations for the best ways to get your hockey fix if you’re trying to save money on your entertainment budget.
NBC Sports
If you want to watch NHL games without cable, you have a few different options. You can sign up for a streaming service like fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling TV. You can also watch NHL games on demand with NHL.tv.
NBC Sports is the exclusive home of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Stanley Cup Final in the United States, so if you want to watch those games, you’ll need to sign up for a streaming service that includes NBC Sports in its channel lineup. fuboTV and Hulu + Live TV both offer NBC Sports, and you can use a free trial of either service to watch NHL games without spending any money.
If you just want to watch NHL games on demand, without worrying about live television, NHL.tv is your best option. You can subscribe to NHL.tv for $140 per year, or $24 per month, and you’ll get access to every out-of-market regular season game, as well as the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Stanley Cup Final (if your team is playing).
Sling TV
If you’re looking to stream NHL games without cable, Sling TV is one option to consider. The service offers two base packages – Sling Orange and Sling Blue – each of which costs $25 per month. You can also get both packages for $40 per month.
Sling Orange features FS1, NBCSN, and ESPN, while Sling Blue offers Fox Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Regional Networks, and NHL Network (among others). So if you want to watch games on NBC and NBCSN, you’ll need to sign up for Sling Orange. If you want to watch games on Fox Sports Regional Networks or NHL Network, you’ll need to sign up for Sling Blue.
In addition to the base packages, there are also a number of add-on channels available, including Sports Extra (an additional $5 per month with either base package), American Heroes Channel (an additional $10 per month with either base package), Español Add-On ($5 per month with either base package), and more.
To sign up for Sling TV, you’ll need to create an account and provide your credit card information. You can then choose to either pay for a single month of service or prepay for multiple months (doing so will get you a discount). Once you’ve signed up, you can download the Sling TV app on your preferred device and start watching.
NHL.TV
NHL.TV is the official streaming service of the NHL, and it gives you access to every out-of-market game each night, live or on demand. You can also watch replays of every game, both live and on demand, soon after they finish airing. There are two ways to purchase NHL.TV: a monthly subscription for $24.99/mo., or a yearly subscription for $144.99/yr. If you just want to watch one team’s games, you can purchase a Team Pass for $109.99/yr., which gives you access to every game for that team, live and on demand.
FuboTV
FuboTV is a streaming service that offers live NHL games as well as NHL Network. The service costs $45 per month and includes a free trial.
To start streaming, you will need to create an account and provide your credit card information.Once you have done this, you can either download the FuboTV app or visit the FuboTV website. Select the “NHL” option from the main menu, then choose the game you want to watch.
If you are away from your TV, you can also stream NHL games on your mobile device or tablet using the FuboTV app. Simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store, then log in with your account information. Once you have done this, select the “NHL” option from the main menu and choose the game you want to watch.
PlayStation Vue
PlayStation Vue is a great option for streaming NHL games without cable. PlayStation Vue offers Plans starting at $45/mo. You can get the NHL Network with PlayStation Vue, which will let you watch live out-of-market NHL games, as well as on demand replays of every game. You can also get local channels like NBC, NBCSN, and FOX with PlayStation Vue in select markets.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a great option for streaming NHL games without cable. YouTube TV offers a free trial and has no contract, so you can cancel at any time. You can watch YouTube TV on your computer, phone, or smart TV. YouTube TV has all the channels you need to watch NHL games, including NBC, NBC Sports Network, and USA Network.
Conclusion
So there you have it! You can now stream NHL games without cable. Just sign up for a streaming service like fuboTV or Sling TV, and you’ll be good to go. You can also use an antenna to watch games on your local NBC or CBC station (depending on where you live). And remember, if you have a gaming console like an Xbox One or PlayStation 4, you can download the NHL.tv app and watch games that way, too.
