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With the 2023-24 NHL season almost at the halfway point, it might be a good time to check in on pro hockey just before the all-star game in Feb.
Many NHL national games are broadcasts on ESPN, TNT and ABC, while local games can be found on regional sports networks, like Bally Sports, MSG Network, NBC Sports, SportsTime Ohio, YES Network and others — depending on your location. Some NHL games are streaming online with ESPN+ too.
If you were looking for the best way to watch NHL game online, scroll down and check out a few of our favorite streaming services to watch games online without cable.
How to Stream the 2023-24 NHL Regular Season Online
Starting at $79.99/month (which comes with a 5-day free trial), DirecTV Stream has every channel you’ll need to catch all nationally-broadcast NHL games. Although it’s one of the most expensive live TV streaming service on this list, it boasts the most regional sports networks, like Bally Sports and MSG Network, and special features for sports fanatics. It even includes a major networks like ESPN, TNT, FS1 and others.
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Hulu + Live TV is another great way to catch all the pro hockey action live with options to record the games to watch later, thanks to the service’s Cloud DVR. In addition to having access to all the networks carrying NHL games, like ABC, ESPN and TNT), you’ll also be able to watch ESPN+ for even more NHL action. It also includes Disney+ and Hulu’s extensive lineup of original shows and movies.
Sling TV is the most comprehensive and affordable way to stream all the networks that carry NHL regular season games. The streamer’s Sling Orange + Blue package includes ESPN, TNT and ABC, while for a limited-time, you can get the first month of service for only $30/month (and $60/month afterwards).
Along with ESPN, NHL games are also available to watch on ESPN+. If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for ESPN+ for $10.99 per month. ESPN+ also including “The Pat McAfee Show,” “30 For 30,” “Shohei Ohtani: Beyond The Dream” and others.
For a limited time, Max (formerly known as HBO Max) now includes the B/R Sports hub as part of service. The hub has access all sports on TNT including “NHL on TNT” for pro hockey games. Max starts at $9.99/month for the ad-supported plan and goes all the way up to $19.99/month for ad-free 4K picture quality.
The streamer’s B/R Sports hub includes “NBA on TNT,” U.S. Soccer, NCAA March Madness and much more, as well as hit movies, such as “Barbie,” “Blue Beetle,” “Avatar: The Way of Water” and more. It also has award-winning series, such as “Succession,” “Barry,” “The White Lotus” and more.
Fubo is one of the more expensive options for streaming the NHL, but it’s also the most comprehensive. The streamer’s “Pro” Plan lets you access more than 188 channels, including ESPN and ABC. However, it doesn’t include TNT, so it might make a service like DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV or Sling TV a better fit for NHL games.
Additionally, Fubo is one of the best options for streaming live sports, with 35 RSNs and local networks such as NBC, CBS, Fox, FS1, FS2, BeIn Sports, the Big 10 and the Golf Channel. The streaming service is currently offering a 5-day free trial to try before you buy.
Click here for a complete schedule of the 2023-24 NHL regular season and signup for DirecTV Stream for the best way to watch NHL games online without cable.
