INDEPENDENT NHL VIEWING HUB • 2026–27 SEASON
NHL games today: TV channels, times and streaming guide
Find today’s hockey matchups, Eastern Time puck drops, listed networks and arenas, then compare legitimate ways to watch the 2026–27 NHL season.
Independent guide: WatchGameDay does not host or rebroadcast live NHL streams. Access varies by game, market, provider, plan, device and blackout rules.
32
NHL teams
84
games per team in 2026–27
1,344
regular-season games
ET
time zone used on this page
AUTO-UPDATING NHL SCHEDULE
NHL games today and upcoming games
Choose Today, Next 3 days, Next 7 days or Next 30 days, then filter by any NHL team. Each card shows the matchup, Eastern Time puck drop, listed channel and arena.
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Schedule data refreshes when the page loads or a filter changes. All listed puck-drop times use Eastern Time (ET). Verify late changes and national coverage through the official NHL schedule.
HOW TO WATCH NHL
NHL TV channels and official streaming options
NHL coverage is divided among national broadcasts, local team partners and out-of-market packages. There is no universal single-service guarantee for every live game in every location.
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ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App
ESPN’s 2026–27 package includes 100 exclusive games across ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. ESPN App access depends on the plan and game.
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NHL Power Play on ESPN
The ESPN App offers more than 1,050 out-of-market games through NHL Power Play. Local blackout and national exclusivity restrictions can apply.
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TNT and HBO Max
TNT Sports carries 72 regular-season games in 2026–27 plus the 2027 Stanley Cup Final. Streaming availability may include HBO Max depending on the telecast and plan.
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Local team broadcasts
Most games are carried by a club’s local or regional rightsholder. Channel, direct-to-consumer access and territory rules differ by team and ZIP code.
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NHL Network
NHL Network carries selected games and league programming. A game shown nationally may still have different local availability in participating team markets.
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Sportsnet in Canada
Sportsnet is the NHL’s national Canadian broadcast partner for 2026–27. Regional, French-language and streaming access varies by market and package.
Before subscribing: confirm the exact matchup, your ZIP-code eligibility, local blackout rules and whether the required channel is included in your plan.
2026–27 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Key NHL dates to know
Use these dates as planning markers, then check the live schedule and official listing for the final puck-drop time and channel.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
Opening night
The regular season opens with five games, including an ESPN tripleheader in the United States.
OCTOBER 13, 2026
Frozen Frenzy
All 32 teams are scheduled to play, with coverage led by ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy presentation.
DECEMBER 31, 2026
Winter Classic
Utah Mammoth host the Colorado Avalanche outdoors at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
FEBRUARY 5–6, 2027
All-Star Weekend
The NHL All-Star Skills and All-Star Game return at UBS Arena on Long Island.
FEBRUARY 20, 2027
Stadium Series
Dallas Stars host the Vegas Golden Knights outdoors at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
APRIL 10, 2027
Regular-season finale
Every NHL team is scheduled to play on the final day of the 84-game regular season.
ALL 32 NHL TEAMS
Find NHL games by team and division
Use the team selector in the live schedule to narrow the listings to one club. These division cards make all 32 teams easy to scan.
ATLANTIC DIVISION
Atlantic Division
Boston Bruins · Buffalo Sabres · Detroit Red Wings · Florida Panthers · Montreal Canadiens · Ottawa Senators · Tampa Bay Lightning · Toronto Maple Leafs
METROPOLITAN DIVISION
Metropolitan Division
Carolina Hurricanes · Columbus Blue Jackets · New Jersey Devils · New York Islanders · New York Rangers · Philadelphia Flyers · Pittsburgh Penguins · Washington Capitals
CENTRAL DIVISION
Central Division
Chicago Blackhawks · Colorado Avalanche · Dallas Stars · Minnesota Wild · Nashville Predators · St. Louis Blues · Utah Mammoth · Winnipeg Jets
PACIFIC DIVISION
Pacific Division
Anaheim Ducks · Calgary Flames · Edmonton Oilers · Los Angeles Kings · San Jose Sharks · Seattle Kraken · Vancouver Canucks · Vegas Golden Knights
PLAN YOUR HOCKEY VIEWING
How to stream NHL games online
STEP 1
Find the matchup
Use the schedule to confirm the teams, Eastern Time puck drop, listed network and arena.
STEP 2
Identify the rights holder
Determine whether the game is a national telecast, a local team broadcast or an out-of-market listing.
STEP 3
Verify your access
Check the provider’s current channel lineup, subscription tier, device support and blackout rules before paying.
To follow the full season: many viewers need a combination of national-network access, their local team’s broadcaster and an out-of-market package. The exact mix depends on location.
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HELPFUL ANSWERS
NHL viewing FAQ
Use the automatic schedule near the top of this page. Select Today or a future date range, then filter by any of the 32 NHL teams.
Every puck-drop time shown on WatchGameDay is displayed in Eastern Time and labeled ET.
Not reliably in every market. National exclusivities, local team rights, out-of-market access and blackouts can require more than one service.
NHL Power Play on the ESPN App provides more than 1,050 out-of-market games in 2026–27, subject to local blackout and national exclusivity rules. NHL Center Ice is another option through participating television providers.
For 2027, ESPN carries the first three rounds in the United States, while TNT Sports carries the Stanley Cup Final. Final channel assignments should be confirmed when the playoff schedule is released.
Usually yes when your selected provider supports the device and your subscription includes the required channel or streaming entitlement. Check the provider’s current device list.
No. WatchGameDay is an independent schedule and viewing guide. We do not host, rebroadcast, sell or provide live NHL streams.
VERIFY BEFORE PUCK DROP
Use the official final game listing
Start times, national selections, local distribution and streaming entitlements can change. Confirm the final listing before purchasing a service or tuning in.
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