How to watch the NHL without cable in 2026
The 2026-27 NHL season opens on September 29, 2026 with all 32 teams in action, running through an 82-game regular season into April 2027 before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With marquee national matchups on ESPN and ABC plus around-the-clock coverage on NHL Network, Fubo brings the full NHL season together in one place — no cable box required. This guide breaks down how to stream the NHL on Fubo.
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Why Fubo is the best choice for NHL fans
Fubo carries the core NHL broadcast lineup — ESPN, ABC, and NHL Network — for national games all season long. Fubo also carries many regional sports networks (RSNs) for local team broadcasts. With Fubo you get:
- ESPN and ABC — national NHL game broadcasts, including marquee matchups and playoff coverage
- NHL Network — around-the-clock hockey coverage, analysis, and select live games
- Regional sports networks — local team broadcasts where available (coverage varies by market)
- Unlimited Cloud DVR — record games and watch on your schedule
- Multiview — watch multiple games at once on supported devices
- Apps on phones, tablets, smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and more
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What you get with Fubo this NHL season
Fubo brings together the networks that carry the bulk of the NHL season:
| Network | What's on it | On Fubo? |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN | National NHL game broadcasts | ✅ |
| ABC | Select national NHL games | ✅ |
| NHL Network | Live games, analysis, and highlights | ✅ |
| Regional sports networks | Local team broadcasts | ✅ (varies by market) |
Regional sports network availability depends on your location and broadcast rights, so your local team's in-market games may vary.
Key dates to know
- Season opener: September 29, 2026 — all 32 teams in action
- NHL All-Star Weekend: February 5-6, 2027 — UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
- Regular season finale: April 10, 2027 — all 32 teams in action
- Stanley Cup Playoffs: April 2027
- Stanley Cup Final: June 2027
Tips for streaming the NHL like a pro
- Start with Fubo for full coverage — ESPN, ABC, NHL Network, and your local RSN (where available) in one app.
- Set up Unlimited Cloud DVR — record games across the league and catch up on the ones you missed.
- Use Multiview — watch several games side by side during a busy night of hockey.
- Check your local RSN — regional sports network availability varies by market, so confirm your team's local broadcasts.
This week in the NHL on Fubo
Ottawa arrived at Prudential Center carrying a two-game winning streak and left with a third. Tim Stutzle drove the offense with a goal and an assist, Linus Ullmark turned aside 29 shots, and Tyler Kleven sealed it with an empty-netter to make the final 4-1. New Jersey's Arseny Gritsyuk provided the lone answer, while Nico Daws stopped 16 shots in a losing effort. The Senators have now won five of their first six games — a strong early return for a team that traded captain Brady Tkachuk over the summer.
Upcoming games on Fubo:
| Date | Matchup | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Oct 13 | New Jersey Devils at Detroit Red Wings | 6:00 PM ET | ESPN |
| Tue Oct 13 | Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers | 7:15 PM ET | MSG |
| Tue Oct 13 | Vancouver Canucks at New York Islanders | 7:45 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Tue Oct 13 | Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars | 8:30 PM ET | ESPN |
| Tue Oct 13 | Boston Bruins at San Jose Sharks | 11:00 PM ET | ESPN |
| Thu Oct 15 | New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM ET | MSG |
| Thu Oct 15 | New York Islanders at Ottawa Senators | 7:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Sat Oct 17 | New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals | 1:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Sat Oct 17 | New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets | 7:00 PM ET | MSG |
| Sat Oct 17 | New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Sat Oct 17 | Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens | 7:00 PM ET | NHL Network |
| Mon Oct 19 | Anaheim Ducks at New York Rangers | 7:00 PM ET | MSG |
| Tue Oct 20 | Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM ET | MSG |
| Tue Oct 20 | Anaheim Ducks at New York Islanders | 7:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Tue Oct 20 | Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN |
| Tue Oct 20 | Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights | 10:30 PM ET | ESPN |
| Thu Oct 22 | New York Rangers at Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM ET | MSG |
| Thu Oct 22 | Anaheim Ducks at New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Fri Oct 23 | Montreal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks | 8:00 PM ET | NHL Network |
What to watch:
The Rangers enter a stretch of heavy traffic carrying a 5-2 record, but with Dylan Garand now the established starter after Igor Shesterkin was ruled out for the season, every game becomes a referendum on how quickly a young goalie can shoulder that responsibility. Tampa Bay, sitting at 4-1, brings one of the East's sharpest offenses into New York, making that matchup a genuine test of the Rangers' depth. Meanwhile, Colorado at Dallas pits two Central Division teams with winning records against each other, with the Avalanche holding a plus-9 point differential through five games.
The bottom line
Here's the best way to stream the NHL in 2026:
- Start with Fubo for NHL coverage — ESPN, ABC, NHL Network, and your local RSN in one app.
- Use Unlimited Cloud DVR and Multiview across every screen so you never miss a shift.
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