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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

Tage Thompson put Buffalo on his back, scoring a natural hat trick and finishing with five points in a 7-6 win over Anaheim. In Utah, Logan Cooley completed his hat trick with one second left in regulation to force overtime, then Mikhail Sergachev scored at 3:27 of the extra period to give the Mammoth a 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh. Detroit's Viktor Arvidsson added a third hat trick to the night, scoring three times against Chicago. Eleven games, 82 goals, three hat tricks — a remarkable night across the league.

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What to watch:

Edmonton enters the week at 9-2-2, the Pacific Division's top team, and a road matchup against the New York Islanders offers a genuine test of that form away from home. Meanwhile, Vegas at 9-4-1 opens the week hosting New Jersey — two clubs with legitimate playoff ambitions and enough firepower to make the result matter. The Golden Knights have the points to stay in the Pacific race, and the Devils will be looking to reverse their recent fortunes after dropping a 5-2 decision to Colorado.

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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