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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

Sebastian Aho delivered the kind of performance that resonates beyond the final score. The Carolina captain scored twice at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki, helping the Hurricanes beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 in the opening game of the 2026 NHL Global Series. All four Carolina goals came from European players — a record for a single team in a game played outside North America. Aho's second goal was the 70th game-winner of his career, pulling him within two of Jari Kurri for second place among Finnish scorers in NHL history. Frederick Gaudreau scored for Seattle.

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What to watch:

Minnesota leads the Central with 32 points through 21 games, and their upcoming matchups against Vancouver and Calgary carry real weight as the division picture tightens. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes — who tied the 2020-21 Lightning for the second-most wins by a reigning champion through 20 games — return to face the Kraken again in Helsinki before heading into a stretch that includes a visit to the Rangers. Carolina's form makes every game on their schedule worth watching.

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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