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How to Watch the NHL Games Live Online Without Cable for Free
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With the NHL 2025-26 season in full swing, it's going to be exciting to see which of the 32 NHL teams will win their divisions and make it into the playoffs for a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup Finals broadcasts on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 and livestreams on ESPN Unlimited this season.
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For the regular season, NHL games are spread over four networks, such as ESPN, ABC, TNT and NHL Network, as well as streaming services, like ESPN Unlimited and HBO Max . If you want to catch games, there are a number of ways to watch online. Check out a complete NHL regular season schedule here .
Thankfully, even without cable, you don't have to miss any of the action this season. You can access out-of-market games on your TV with one of these many affordable TV antennas , and all the NHL games are available to stream online on a variety of platforms, such as DirecTV , Fubo , Sling TV , Hulu + Live TV and others. All of these services (with the exception of Sling) offer free trials that you can use to livestream NHL games online for free.
How to Watch NHL Online: Livestream Hockey Games Without Cable
Scroll down and check out the best ways to livestream the NHL this season.
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DirecTV
DirecTV's Entertainment Package is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home. Starting at $49.99 for the first month of service ($84.99/month afterwards), you get access to more than 90 channels. For the NHL, you'll get access to games broadcasting on ESPN, ABC, TNT and NHL Network.
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Fubo
Fubo is one of the best options for streaming NHL games because it's the most comprehensive. The service features all four networks that broadcast games, including ESPN, ABC, TNT and NHL Network. It even has more than 100 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. The streamer offers a 7-day free trial to try out the service before you commit.
Hulu + Live TV Deal
Hulu + Live TV
Starting at $82.99/month, Hulu + Live TV is a great option for live channel streaming NHL games with access to ESPN, ABC, TNT and NHL Network, along with more than 90 other channels, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited — which features a few NHL games.
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Sling TV
Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Orange + Blue package going for half off your first month of service. The package includes ESPN, ABC and TNT. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.
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NHL fans can add the Sports Extra package to their plan for an additional $11/month to get access to the NHL Network.
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ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited includes everything ESPN has to offer, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN on ABC, ESPN Deportes, SECN, ACCN, SECN+, ACCNX and ESPN+. It includes live NHL games, as part of its service. You'll get access to other sports leagues, like UFC, F1, MLB, NHL, La Liga and others. ESPN Unlimited goes for $29.99/month.
For a limited time, you can get ESPN Unlimited bundles with Disney+ and Hulu for same price, $29.99/month for 12 months. You're basically getting Disney+ and Hulu for free for an entire year with the bundle.
HBO Max
HBO Max
While HBO Max doesn't offer a free trial, the streaming service starts at $9.99/month for the ad-supported plan. To go ad-free, prices jump up to $15.99/month or $19.99/month for ad-free programming in 4K Ultra HD. However, you can also get HBO Max bundle with Hulu and Disney+ starting at $16.99/month.
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Sign up to watch "NHL on TNT" online, along with other TV shows, like "Peacemaker," "The Penguin," "The Gilded Age," "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," "Hacks," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and hit movies, like "Superman," "Warfare," "Sinners" and others. You can access live sports for pro leagues, like MLB and MotoGP.
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