How to watch NHL
86 games · next 12 days with a fixtureSaturday 19 September 7Sunday 20 September 7Monday 21 September 8Tuesday 22 September 10Wednesday 23 September 4Thursday 24 September 11Friday 25 September 4Saturday 26 September 14Tuesday 29 September 5Wednesday 30 September 3Thursday 1 October 8Friday 2 October 5
Saturday 19 September7 games
Sunday 20 September7 games
1 PM ET
NHL NetworkSling TV, DirecTV StreamMSG Networks localDAZNMSG Networks localGotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27
5 PM ET
NHL NetworkSling TV, DirecTV StreamMonumental Sports Network localMonumental+, Fubo, DirecTV StreamMonumental Sports Network localMonumental+, Fubo, DirecTV StreamNESN localNESN 360, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
5 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Scripps Sports localNew team app promised for 2026-27Scripps Sports localLightning App
Monday 21 September8 games
7 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Monumental Sports Network localMonumental+, Fubo, DirecTV StreamNBC Sports Philadelphia localPeacock, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Tuesday 22 September10 games
7 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)NBC Sports Philadelphia localPeacock, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TVNESN localNESN 360, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
7 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)MSG Network localDAZNMSG Networks localGotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27
8 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Scripps Sports localNew team app promised for 2026-27Scripps Sports localLightning App
Wednesday 23 September4 games
Thursday 24 September11 games
7 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)NBC Sports Philadelphia localPeacock, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TVNESN localNESN 360, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
7 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)MSG Networks localGotham Sports App, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
7 PM ET
NHL NetworkSling TV, DirecTV StreamMSG Network localDAZNMSG Networks localDAZN
7 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Scripps Sports localNew team app promised for 2026-27
7 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Scripps Sports localPanthers+Scripps Sports localLightning App
8 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)New team-owned network localPrime VideoChicago Sports Network localCHSN App
9:40 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Kraken Hockey Network localPrime VideoKraken Hockey Network localPrime Video
10 PM ET
NHL NetworkSling TV, DirecTV StreamScripps Sports localKnightTime+KUPX-TV 'The Spot Utah 16' localMammoth+
Friday 25 September4 games
7 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Monumental Sports Network localMonumental+, Fubo, DirecTV StreamNESN localNESN 360, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
7:30 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)MSG Network localDAZNMSG Networks localGotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27
8 PM ET
TNTMax (HBO Max), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TVtruTVMax (HBO Max), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV
Saturday 26 September14 games
3 PM ET
NHL NetworkSling TV, DirecTV StreamMSG Networks localGotham Sports App, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
3 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Scripps Sports localNew team app promised for 2026-27
5 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Monumental Sports Network localMonumental+, Fubo, DirecTV StreamNBC Sports Philadelphia localPeacock, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
6 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Scripps Sports localPanthers+Scripps Sports localLightning App
7 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)Kraken Hockey Network localPrime VideoKraken Hockey Network localPrime Video
7 PM ET
NHL NetworkSling TV, DirecTV StreamNew team-owned network localPrime VideoChicago Sports Network localCHSN App
7:30 PM ET
ESPN Select (ESPN+)MSG Networks localDAZNMSG Networks localGotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27
Tuesday 29 September5 games
10:30 PM ET
ESPNESPN Unlimited, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream +1
Wednesday 30 September3 games
7:30 PM ET
TNTMax (HBO Max), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TVtruTVMax (HBO Max), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV
7:30 PM ET
MSG Networks localGotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27
Thursday 1 October8 games
10 PM ET
NBC Sports California localPeacock Premium, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV StreamScripps Sports localPanthers+
Friday 2 October5 games
6:30 PM ET
TNTMax (HBO Max), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TVtruTVMax (HBO Max), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV
9 PM ET
TNTMax (HBO Max), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TVtruTVMax (HBO Max), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV
National TV for NHL, 2026-27
| Network | When | What it costs |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN / ABC / ESPN app (streaming-exclusive games simulcast on Disney+, Hulu) | Opening night tripleheader Sept 29, 2026; Tuesday nights through October including NHL Frozen Frenzy | ESPN Select tier: $13.99/mo per a Sept 2026 report |
| TNT Sports (TNT / truTV linear, HBO Max streaming) | Wednesday nights all season | HBO Max subscription required for streaming access |
Verified 2026-09-18. Local games are on each team’s own channel; see the team pages.
How to watch each team
Anaheim Ducks
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Calgary Flames
Carolina Hurricanes
Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas Stars
Detroit Red Wings
Edmonton Oilers
Florida Panthers
Los Angeles Kings
Minnesota Wild
Montreal Canadiens
Nashville Predators
New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Ottawa Senators
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
San Jose Sharks
Seattle Kraken
St. Louis Blues
Tampa Bay Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs
Utah Mammoth
Vancouver Canucks
Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals
Winnipeg Jets