NHL on TV Today
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Where to Stream NHL Live
The following premium networks and streaming platforms hold the verified digital broadcast rights to air official NHL action.
About NHL
The National Hockey League is the top professional hockey league in North America. It's a 32-team league that runs from October through June, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs wrapping up the season. The regular season is in the final stretch, with the playoffs starting next month. The Florida Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions after winning the 2025 title.
Top teams
The Florida Panthers are the defending champions, led by Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov. The Edmonton Oilers, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, are the top team in the Western Conference. The Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, and Carolina Hurricanes are also title contenders. The playoff race in both conferences is tight as the regular season winds down.
Format
Each team plays 82 games in the regular season. The top three teams in each division earn automatic playoff spots. The next two teams in each conference get wild card spots. The playoffs are best-of-seven series. The Stanley Cup Final is also best-of-seven. The format rewards regular-season performance while leaving room for upsets.
Viewership
The NHL pulls strong numbers across North America. The Winter Classic and Stadium Series outdoor games draw the biggest crowds and TV ratings. The Stanley Cup Final is the biggest event of the season. International interest comes from fans in Canada, Europe, and Russia, where hockey is a major sport.
Streaming options in the US
In the US, national broadcasts are split across multiple networks. ESPN and ESPN+ carry games throughout the season. TNT and Max have the Tuesday night package. NHL.tv (powered by ESPN+) offers out-of-market games. Regional Sports Networks carry local team broadcasts — these are often subject to blackout restrictions on national streaming services. Live TV services like FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV carry ESPN, TNT, and local RSNs.
Streaming options in Canada
In Canada, Sportsnet and TSN hold the national broadcast rights. Sportsnet+ and TSN+ offer streaming options. French-language coverage is on RDS. NHL.tv is not available in Canada due to the national rights deal. Regional blackouts still apply for local games.
Streaming options in Europe
In Europe, Viaplay holds the rights in the Nordics, Netherlands, Poland, and the Baltics. DAZN carries games in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. Premier Sports is the broadcaster in the UK and Ireland. NHL.tv is available in countries without a local broadcast partner.
International streaming options
In the UK and Ireland, Premier Sports holds the rights. In Australia, Kayo Sports and Fox Sports Australia are the broadcasters. In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ carries the games. In Japan, U-NEXT holds the rights. In the Middle East and North Africa, beIN Sports is the broadcaster. NHL.tv is available in countries without a local TV partner.
Current season
The 2025-26 NHL season kicked off in October 2025. The regular season runs through mid-April, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting in late April. The Florida Panthers are the defending champions. The Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Dallas Stars are among the top teams this season. The playoff race is tight in both conferences. NHL.tv streams out-of-market games for international fans. ESPN, TNT, and Sportsnet/TSN split the national broadcasts.