NHL 2026-27 season broadcasting and streaming guide

The 2026-27 NHL season features national broadcasts across ABC, ESPN, and TNT. ESPN is scheduled to air the majority of games, while TNT will continue its NHL on TNT programming. ABC will host Hockey Saturday starting in January with 18 matchups and will also broadcast the 2027 NHL All-Star Game live from UBS Arena in New York.

For viewers without cable, streaming options include ESPN+ for most games, including out-of-market matchups, and HBO Max for TNT broadcasts. Other services such as DIRECTV and Hulu + Live TV provide access to the necessary networks. Additionally, digital antennas can be used to access ABC and local channels.