Hockey is a diverse sport with competition starting with toddlers and moving all the way up to the action-packed competition at the Winter Olympics and NHL. It is broadcast on a large number of channels (both national and regional) so follow along as I explain how to stream your favorite teams.
In a hurry? Since the season has already started, you may want to skip the deep dive and just start watching. These are our top picks for local fans:
- Fubo: This is a great sports-focused service with 150+ channels including RSNs virtually everywhere. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
- DIRECTV STREAM: Offers all the channels you expect including RSNs everywhere except for Philadelphia. A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV STREAM.
- Hulu + Live TV: Offers the major national sports channels as well as a handful of RSNs. Best of all, it comes with ESPN+, which streams most out-of-market NHL games. Try the Hulu Live free 3-day trial.
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Channels You Need to Watch Hockey Games Online Without Cable
Hockey is broadcast on many channels. You will find most NCAA hockey either on RSNs or ESPN+. This is also largely true of the NHL, which uses ESPN+ as its out-of-market package.
Here are the national channels that air NHL games:
In addition, Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) show lots of local NHL and NCAA hockey. See our NHL Viewer’s Guide for details about watching the different teams.
Devices to Livestream Hockey
All of the major streaming services support the most popular devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android Mobile
- Android TV-based smart TVs
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Roku
- Samsung smart TVs
- Web Browsers
Our Choice
Hulu + Live TV stands out as the top choice for streaming hockey thanks to its comprehensive channel lineup, which includes national networks like ESPN, TNT, and NHL Network, plus access to ESPN+ for out-of-market NHL games. The service’s user-friendly interface and ease of use make it simple to navigate between games. Device compatibility is another strong point, offering seamless streaming on all popular devices, including Roku, Apple TV, and more. While other services may offer similar channels, Hulu bundles in ESPN+, giving it an edge for fans who want both live coverage and additional content. The combination of value for money, variety of channels, and exclusive access to ESPN+ makes it a great fit for hockey fans seeking both local and national coverage.
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My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.
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