If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The NHL 2026-2027 season is going to be very exciting to see which of the 32 teams in the league will win their divisions and make it into the playoffs for a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup in the final series. The Carolina Hurricanes returns as champions of the league, while the new season of play starts on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
For the regular season, NHL games are spread across seven networks, such as ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT, TBS, truTV and NHL Network, as well as streaming services, like ESPN Unlimited and HBO Max. If you want to catch games, there are a number of ways to watch online. Check out a complete NHL regular season schedule here.
With the start of a new season, it’s likely matches may features a few of celebrities in attendance to support their favorite teams, like Toronto Maple Leafs-fan Justin Bieber, Vegas Golden Knights-fan Lil Jon, Ottawa Senators-fan Avril Lavigne, L.A. Kings-fan Will Ferrell, Utah Mammoth-fan Benson Boone and others. Thankfully, even without cable, you don’t have to miss any of the action this season.
You can access out-of-market games on your TV with one of these many affordable TV antennas, and all the NHL games are available to stream online on a variety of platforms, such as DirecTV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and others. All of these services (with the exception of Sling) offer free trials that you can use to livestream NHL games online for free. DirecTV’s “Entertainment” Package is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home.
Starting at $59.99/month for the three first months ($89.99/month afterward), you get access to more than 90 channels. For the NHL, you’ll get access to games broadcasting on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT, TBS, truTV and NHL Network. Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Orange + Blue package going for $69.99/month.
The package includes ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT, TBS and truTV. NHL fans can add the Sports Extra package to their plan for an additional $11/month to get access to the NHL Network. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.
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