NHL hockey is back for the 2026-27 season, bringing months of fast-paced hockey, heated rivalries, and plenty of chances to catch a game. Whether following a favorite team or tuning in for the biggest matchups, there are plenty of ways to watch NHL games at home. Here’s a look at where to find NHL games this season on TV and streaming.
How to watch NHL games on TV
To watch hockey on cable or with a live-TV streaming service, there are a few options for watching NHL games.
- Local teams will typically air on regional sports networks (for example, the Philadelphia Flyers games air on NBC Sports Philadelphia). Check local listings or your channel guide for more information.
- Nationally-broadcast games will air on ABC, ESPN, and TNT throughout the season.
- NHL network has 24/7 NHL coverage including exclusive games, regional rivalries, expert analysis, and up-to-the-minute coverage. Get it on Xfinity TV with the Ultimate TV package.
NHL Center Ice
Hockey fans looking to catch more action can get up to 40 out-of-market live games each week with NHL Center Ice. To add NHL Center Ice to your TV channel lineup, Xfinity TV customers can go online or simply say “NHL Center Ice” into their Xfinity voice remote.
How to stream NHL games
Stream NHL games with a subscription to one of two ESPN streaming apps. ESPN Select (formerly ESPN+) offers out-of-market games and specific, digital-only events. ESPN Unlimited includes out-of-market games, digital events, plus live ESPN networks for nationally televised games. Standard regional blackout restrictions may apply for in-market games.
Watch apps like ESPN Unlimited, NBC Sports, and more with Xumo Stream Box. Xfinity TV customers can also stream anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app.
NHL 2026-27 season schedule highlights
- September 29: Start of NHL season featuring a nationally televised opening-night tripleheader on ESPN
- October 13: NHL Frozen Frenzy, a night with all 32 NHL teams competing. ESPN will air exclusive triple-header and ESPN2 will provide a whip-around show with live look-ins on every game
- December 31: The 2027 NHL Winter Classic will feature the Utah Mammoth hosting the Colorado Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah at 6:00 p.m. ET, and air on TNT
- January 16: Back for 2027, ABC Hockey Saturday begins with an Original Six matchup between the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers at 12:00 p.m. ET, the first of 16 Saturday games on ABC through the remainder of the season.
- February 5-7: NHL All-Star Weekend, featuring teams from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and United States, along with a “World” team. Events will broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
- February 6: NHL All-Star Game at UBS Arena on Long Island, NY airs at 3:00 p.m. on ABC
- February 20: The Dallas Stars will host the Vegas Golden Knights at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series. The outdoor showcase will broadcast at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
- April 10: Last day of the regular season
Create Your Own Multiview
Torn between face off and tip off? Game going into overtime? Don’t sweat it. With Create Your Own Multiview, you can watch multiple live events at once, on the same screen—so you don’t have to miss any of the action.
Viewers with 4K-compatible devices can choose up to four channels airing live sports and events in their channel lineup to watch on one screen. You can add multiple NFL games or watch football side-by-side with other sports like NBA, MLB, golf, and more. Get started by saying “Multiview” into your Xfinity voice remote.
Not sure if you have a compatible Xfinity TV box? Find out here.
Follow events with Xfinity Sports Zone app
Built directly into your X1 interface, the Xfinity Sports Zone app makes it easy to keep up with all the latest news and action. Viewers can track scores, stats, and performance breakdowns of favorite teams or players. Features like multi-lingual voice search, the ability to set favorite teams and receive match start notifications, and on-demand access to highlights, condensed games, and full replays allow viewers to enjoy a more personalized, interactive viewing experience.
Get started by saying “hockey” or “NHL” into your Xfinity TV Voice Remote. Or dive deeper into team-specific content by making requests like “Philadelphia Flyers schedule” or “Flyers team stats.”
Live odds, on-screen: Xfinity Odds Zone
With Xfinity Odds Zone, you can see pre-game spreads, live odds, game lines, and prop bets from DraftKings and FanDuel. Just say “View Odds” into your Xfinity TV Voice Remote to view the latest and add live odds to your screen while you watch.
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