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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:

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

Jesper Bratt delivered the decisive moment, taking a breakaway pass from Dougie Hamilton and converting in overtime to give New Jersey a 5-4 win over St. Louis. The Devils had built a three-goal lead in the third period before the Blues clawed back to force extra time, making Bratt's finish all the more necessary. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 shots and improved to 4-0-0 since arriving from Winnipeg in late October. New Jersey has won six straight at home and gone 8-2 over their last ten games.

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The Devils carry serious momentum into their upcoming meeting with the New York Islanders, having gone 8-2 in their last ten games with Hellebuyck unbeaten since the trade. That series shapes up as one of the week's sharpest tests. Equally compelling is the Rangers-Oilers matchup, pitting a New York team with Western road games ahead against Edmonton, who sit atop the Pacific at 25 points through 17 games. Connor McDavid enters with a point streak that has reached 17 games to open the season.

The bottom line

Here's the best way to stream the NHL in 2026:

1. Start with Fubo for NHL coverage — ESPN, ABC, NHL Network, and your local RSN in one app.
2. Use Unlimited Cloud DVR and Multiview across every screen so you never miss a shift.

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