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I can stream every New York Islanders game this season – live and without cable.
In a hurry? Local fans in New York can watch the games on MSG Network, which is available from these live TV streaming services:
Fubo
Known for its outstanding sports coverage, Fubo’s 150+ live TV channels provide a broad selection that appeals to most people. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
DIRECTV STREAM
The king of RSNs, this is the streaming service for MLB, NBA, and NHL fans with its Choice Plan. New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.
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The New York Islanders are one of three teams based in the New York area (the other two being the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils), with most of their fans originating from Long Island.
Founded in 1972, they won the Stanley Cup four times in a row between 1980 and 1983. But, despite making the playoffs 28 times in the past 51 years, they’ve yet to win a championship this century.
Can the Islanders make it all the way this year? Find out how you can watch every game, no matter where you are, and cheaper than cable.
What TV Channels Air New York Islanders Games?
Of the New York Islanders’ regular season games, 71 will air on MSG (Madison Square Garden) Networks. These will also stream on MSG+, the network’s new streaming platform for fans in the greater New York area.
MSG is available through streaming platforms, such as Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM, for fans within its broadcasting network (parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania).
If you live or travel outside of this region, you can watch all these games with a subscription to ESPN+.
Eight additional Islanders games will air nationally, on TNT, ESPN, and ABC. These won’t be on MSG or ESPN+.
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How to Stream All the New York Islanders Games
To watch New York Islanders games live online, you’ll need to sign up for a streaming service. The best one for you will depend on where you live.
In-market fans (those who live within the greater New York area) will be able to pick up MSG, so will want a streaming service that can provide access – we recommend Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM.
You’ll also need Hulu or ESPN+ if you want to watch the four streaming-only Islanders games, as these won’t be shown on MSG.
If you’re outside of the MSG broadcast region (out-of-market), you’ll need to subscribe to ESPN+.
All fans (whether you’re in-market or out-of-market) will also need TNT, ABC, and ESPN to watch the nationally broadcast games. These are often available with most streaming packages.
Fubo: Best Value for Islanders Fans
Fubo is one of the best streaming services for sports fans, so it’s no surprise the base plan (known as its Pro Plan) includes all MSG Network channels.
The $88.98/month plan comes with more than 150 channels in total, almost a third of which are sports-focused, and offers a variety of add-ons and upgrades so you can tailor the package to your needs and budget.
Fubo also includes unlimited cloud DVR storage and will let you watch on up to 10 screens at once while at home (3 on the go).
The only channel it’s missing for Islanders fans is TNT, so you’ll either need a separate streaming service or an alternative way to watch the four Islanders games that will be airing on TNT. (Sports bars, for example, can be a great way to enjoy the game with other fans.)
Take a look at our full Fubo review for all the details you’ll need.
DIRECTV STREAM: Complete package for Islanders Fans
DIRECTV STREAM is an ideal choice for Islanders fans wanting to stream every game, because its Choice plan includes all the channels you’ll need: MSG, ABC, ESPN, and TNT.
At $99.99, the Choice plan is a little more expensive than Fubo’s Pro plan, but this comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage (up to nine months) and has no restrictions on the number of screens you can watch on simultaneously at home.
Read our DIRECTV STREAM review if you’d like to know more.
Other Streaming Options
Out-of-market fans can subscribe to ESPN+ (either directly or with Hulu + Live TV) to watch all the regional Islanders games from elsewhere in the country. This has the added benefit of providing the four streaming-only games as well.
In-market fans have the alternative streaming option of signing up to MSG+, which is the MSG network’s on-demand service you can subscribe to directly. This costs $29.99/mo or $309.99/yr ($25.83/mo) and is only available if you’re within the MSG’s broadcast region (so still not an option for out-of-market fans).
It should also be noted that MSG+ doesn’t come with any other channels, so Islanders fans won’t be able to use it to watch the nationally broadcast or streaming-only games.
Devices to Livestream New York Islanders Games
Most streaming services, including the ones mentioned here (Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and Hulu + Live TV) work with the most popular streaming platforms and devices.
These include:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android Mobile
- Android TV-based smart TVs
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Roku Samsung smart TVs
- Web Browsers
Other than DIRECTV STREAM, they also support LG and VIZIO smart TVs and the Xbox gaming system. And Hulu and ESPN+ work on PlayStations as well.
MSG+ is compatible with iPhones and iPads (iOS 15 and above), Android phones and tablets (v9 and above), desktop web browsers, Chromecast, and Airplay, with more devices expected to be supported soon.
Our Choice
If you’re an Islanders fan, the best streaming service for you depends on where you live. For in-market fans, Fubo stands out because it includes MSG and offers great value with over 150 channels, including lots of sports content. It’s got solid DVR features and lets you stream on multiple devices, but it’s missing TNT for a few Islanders games. For the full package, DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice plan gives you MSG, ESPN, TNT, and ABC, plus unlimited DVR and no device limits at home. On the other hand, out-of-market fans should go with ESPN+, which offers affordable access to every Islanders game, including national broadcasts, and it’s super reliable.
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