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
Matvei Michkov scored twice as Philadelphia beat Colorado 3-2, snapping a nine-game losing streak to open the season and then backing it up with a second consecutive win. The victory came with five regulars sidelined — Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster, Cam York, and Rasmus Ristolainen all out — making the result harder to dismiss as a fluke. Martin Necas and rookie T.J. Hughes scored for the Avalanche, who entered as last season's Presidents' Trophy winners. Cole Knuble also made his NHL debut for the Flyers.
Upcoming games on Fubo:
| Date | Matchup | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sat Oct 24 | Anaheim Ducks at Philadelphia Flyers | 1:00 PM ET | NHL Network |
| Sat Oct 24 | Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils | 3:30 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Sat Oct 24 | New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators | 7:00 PM ET | MSG |
| Sun Oct 25 | New York Islanders at Dallas Stars | 6:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Mon Oct 26 | Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers | 7:00 PM ET | MSG |
| Tue Oct 27 | Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN |
| Tue Oct 27 | New Jersey Devils at Dallas Stars | 8:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Tue Oct 27 | New York Islanders at Nashville Predators | 8:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet 2 |
| Tue Oct 27 | Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN Deportes |
| Tue Oct 27 | Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks | 10:30 PM ET | ESPN |
| Wed Oct 28 | New Jersey Devils at Colorado Avalanche | 9:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Thu Oct 29 | New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild | 8:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
| Fri Oct 30 | New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights | 6:00 PM ET | MSG Sportsnet |
What to watch:
Tampa Bay's visit to Vegas puts two of the Western Conference's sharpest teams on the same ice — the Golden Knights sit atop the Pacific at 8-2-0, while the Lightning are pressing hard in the Atlantic. Later in the week, the Rangers travel to Toronto, where both clubs carry genuine playoff ambitions and the Metropolitan and Atlantic standings give the matchup real weight. New Jersey also hosts Colorado, a rematch opportunity for an Avalanche team still finding its footing after dropping to Philadelphia.
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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