How to watch and live stream NHL ice hockey in the 2024-25 season

Why DirectTV?

All four DirectTV subscriptions feature the must have ESPN and TNT networks for nationally broadcast National Hockey League games.

The variety of regional sports networks available through the DirectTV stream or satellite service is also extensive, which is essential to watch in market games live. The satellite service carries the greatest number of regional channels, but if you’re deadest on cable cutting the stream service also provides the must haves in your area.

Subscription Plans & Pricing

• Entertainment ($64.99/Month)

• Choice ($89.99/Month)

• Ultimate ($109.99/Month)
• Premier ($154.99/Month)

Entertainment + NHL Center Ice Subscription

Ultimate subscription or above is required for the NHL Network to be included in the channel line up. However, an Entertainment subscription combined with NHL Center Ice ($69.99/season) is far better value for money.

Entertainment already includes ESPN, ESPN2 and TNT. A combined Entertainment with NHL Center Ice subscription adds the NHL Network to your line up during the Season and plenty of additional content for less per year than a higher subscription. Whether it's the Stanley Cup playoffs or the global series, DirectTV stream or satellite service has you covered for live NHL.

To find what regional networks will be available in your area, just type in your ZIP code to receive your Local Regional Sports Network Information.

Add-Ons and Extras

NHL Center Ice

With NHL Center Ice ($69.99/Season) you get 40 out-of-market games a week, 20 of which you can stream in HD. During the NHL season, the NHL Network will be included in subscription, ensuring live games, daily highlight shows and second by second updates across the league.

Peacock Premium

NBC will no longer be broadcasting the NHL, as primary broadcasting rights have passed over to ESPN. So, a peacock premium subscription doesn’t add much to the hockey scene. However, Peacock Premium is available at a discounted price ($3.99/Month) through DirecTV, which is great for those wanting even more entertainment through the satellite service.

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Why ESPN+?

Having replaced NHL.TV as the host for out of market games in the United States, ESPN+ is a must have for anyone wanting live and on-demand National Hockey League content.

Standard subscription

ESPN+  $9.99/mo

With newly featured NHL Power Play, you can access over 1,000 out of market NHL games across all teams this season. And with new series, Quest for the Stanley Cup, you get the inside scoop on players, coaches and locker room talks this season. If that’s not enough, you get match analysis daily with In the Crease and access to thousands of historic games through the ESPN+ archives.

ESPN+ is also tailored to stream on the go, with an app available to download onto IOS and Android devices. Bring the tournament to you wherever you are, watch daily matches flexibly and watch highlights of your favourite teams.

The big weakness of ESPN+ for NHL fans is live NHL games shown through the platform are subject to blackout restrictions. So, to consistently catch every game live, you’ll need a more fleshed out streaming service like Sling, Hulu+ or DirectTV.

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Sling is one of the best value TV services for sports on the market, with individual subscriptions under $50/mo.

FS1 is only included with the Sling Blue package, so you'll need either Sling Blue or a combined Sling Orange and Blue subscription.

All subscriptions are currently 1/2 price for the first month, which brings saves you between $20-30 per package. There are also a number of deals and offers available for those wanting to bundle add-ons and extras.

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Why Hulu?

Hulu+Live TV's channel line-up includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, TBS, Fox and FS1, as well as ABC. That’s all-ESPN’s coverage of live National Hockey League games across the season and an impressive amount of additional live sports coverage on top. With ESPN+ included in subscription, you have full access to the ESPN+ archives which gives you over 1000 NHL games, hundreds of hours of historic sports content and playbacks if you want to watch game highlights.

Standard Subscription

Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (With Ads) and ESPN+ (With Ads) for $69.99/month.

The service has unlimited cloud storage, so you never have to miss the action. It also allows you to stream on up to 2 screens simultaneously and is compatible with plenty of TV systems, including iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV & Fire Stick, Apple TV (4th gen), Chromecast, Xbox One & Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Samsung (select TV models), LG (select TV models), and Nintendo Switch.

The main drawback for Major League baseball is the limited RSN’s available on the service.For die-hard supporters of local teams, RSN coverage may be a make or break. But if not, Hulu + Live TV is a great all in one service for catching nationally broadcast NHL games live and on demand. 

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