How to Watch NHL Games this Season

Hockey season is back for the 2025-26 season. For fans, there is nothing quite like the rush of a fresh face-off, the crack of the puck, or a nail-biting shootout. With so many big matchups and highlight reels ahead, you won’t want to miss a single shift. Here’s what you need to know about how to catch all the NHL action this season, no matter where you’re watching from.  

How to watch NHL games on cable 

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 through the official ESPN app with an ESPN+ subscription for national and out-of-market games and with the Watch TNT app for TNT broadcasts.  

Stream apps like ESPN+, NBC Sports, and more with Xumo Stream Box. Xfinity TV customers can also stream online or with the Xfinity Stream app.  

NHL 2025-26 season schedule highlights  

• October 4th: Start of NHL season & Global Series Game in Prague, Czechia 

• December 31st: NHL Winter Classic featuring St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field 

• February 12th-20th: 4 Nations Face-Off featuring Canada, Finland, Sweden, and USA (watch on ABC, ESPN, and TNT) 

• March 1st: NHL All-Star Game 

• April 17th: Last day of the regular season 

Xfinity Multiview 

Torn between face off and kick off? No need to choose between the two halves of your heart. With Xfinity Muiltiview, you can watch multiple events on one screen. Now, you can watch your favorite NHL team side-by-side with NFL or MLB games, college sports, and more, so you won’t miss a thing. Get started by saying “multiview” into your Xfinity voice remote.  

Viewers with 4K-compatible devices can create a Multiview experience from the selection of live sports and special events available in their channel lineup. 

Not sure if you have a compatible Xfinity TV box? Find out here.  

Live odds, on-screen: Xfinity Odds Zone  

Xfinity Odds Zone gives fans an easy way to watch and wager with popular online sports books. Browse live odds, betting lines, and props from DraftKings and FanDuel, right from your TV. Then, take your pick from either sportsbook and scan the QR code to place a bet. Get started by saying “View Odds” into your Xfinity voice remote.  

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NHL Center Ice 

Requires subscription to Choice TV Service (or above), HD Technology Fee, X1 TV Box or compatible customer owned device with Xfinity Internet. If you wish to cancel your subscription, you may call Comcast at 1-800-Xfinity up to 30 days of when you were first charged and we will refund the monthly recurring fee. NHL® Center Ice® cannot be canceled or pro-rated after 30 days of when you were first charged. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees extra, and subject to change. May not be combined with other offers. Blackout restrictions apply. Pricing subject to change. National Hockey Association trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of the applicable NHL entities. Visit NHL.com  

NHL Network 

Requires subscription to Choice TV Service (or above), HD Technology Fee, X1 TV Box or compatible customer owned device with Xfinity Internet. If you wish to cancel your subscription, you may call Comcast at 1-800-Xfinity up to 30 days of when you were first charged and we will refund the monthly recurring fee. NHL® Center Ice® cannot be canceled or pro-rated after 30 days of when you were first charged. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees extra, and subject to change. May not be combined with other offers. Blackout restrictions apply. Pricing subject to change. National Hockey Association trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of the applicable NHL entities. Visit NHL.com  

Xumo Stream Box 

Not available to current Xfinity TV customers. Requires post-paid subscription to Xfinity Internet, excluding Internet Essentials. Limited to 3 devices. Currently, one device included with monthly Xfinity Internet service. Additional devices $5/mo. Pricing is subject to change. Taxes, fees and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change. All devices must be returned when service ends. Separate charges apply to On Demand and certain streaming services. Viewing will count against any Comcast data plan.

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