How to watch the 2026-27 NHL Season: Where to stream, channels, opening week schedule and more

These games, plus over 30 more, will kick off the opening week of the NHL. If you're wondering how to tune in, you've got a lot of options. In the U.S., NHL games this season will air nationally across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, NHL Network, TNT and HBO Max , and many will also air locally on regional sports networks.

Here's a look at every way to watch the 2026-27 NHL season, along with the opening night schedule to see how to tune in.

The 2026-27 NHL season begins on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2027 and runs through April 10, 2027. The postseason will run from April through June 2027.