# NHL 2026-27 broadcasting arrangements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhl-2026-27-broadcasting-arrangements
> Updated: 2026-09-08T17:06:30.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

The National Hockey League (NHL) has finalized broadcasting arrangements for the 2026-27 season involving multiple major networks and streaming platforms.

In the United States, the NHL partnered with ESPN and TNT Sports to release a national schedule spanning ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu, and TNT. The schedule provides significant exposure for several teams, including the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins, which are slated for 20 nationally televised games each. The season is set to begin on September 29 with an opening night tripleheader.

In Canada, Sportsnet announced a major overhaul of its coverage, which includes increasing national broadcasts by 35 per cent and lifting 150 regional blackouts. The network will debut a new flagship program, ‘Saturday Night Hockey’, on October 3, and will transition ‘Monday Night Hockey’ to a streaming-exclusive format on Sportsnet+ starting October 5.

## Claims

- Sportsnet is lifting 150 regional blackouts for the 2026-27 NHL season. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The network will broadcast over 550 NHL games. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- National broadcasts will increase by 35 per cent compared to last season. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Saturday Night Hockey will debut on October 3, featuring Ron MacLean, Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, and Colby Armstrong. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Monday Night Hockey will become a streaming-exclusive broadcast on Sportsnet+ starting October 5. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- TV subscribers can upgrade to access Monday Night Hockey for $12.99 per month starting September 15. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Sportsnet revamps NHL coverage for 2026-27 season

Sportsnet is expanding its NHL coverage for the 2026-27 season by lifting 150 blackouts, increasing national broadcasts by 35%, and launching new programs like Saturday Night Hockey.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sportsnet-revamps-nhl-coverage-for-2026-27-season

### 2026-08-26: NHL announces 2026-27 national broadcast schedule

The NHL has announced its 2026-27 national broadcast schedule with ESPN and TNT, featuring 20 televised games for the Bruins and Penguins and an opening night tripleheader on September 29.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boston-bruins-and-pittsburgh-penguins-announce-2026-27-national-tv-schedules

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