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How to watch NHL Network without cable in 2024

By Lara Vukelich | Last updated 11/29/23

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Keeping up on NHL games using a live TV streaming service is just as reliable and even more flexible than watching it on traditional cable. You can watch in real-time, record games to your DVR cloud or keep up with your team from a mobile device when you’re away from home.

If you’re wondering how to watch NHL Network without regular cable, the good news is that it’s easy. There are multiple streaming platforms with NHL Network. Sometimes, the channel is available in the regular lineup, while other times, you’ll need to buy a sports extra to get it. Either way, getting access to every NHL game is worth it.

What is NHL Network?

NHL Network is owned by the National Hockey League and NBC. It shows hockey games around the clock, including live games, post-game coverage and season highlights. Original shows include “NHL Now,” “NHL Tonight” and “On the Fly.”

Which streaming services offer NHL Network?

	DIRECTV STREAM	Fubo	Hulu + Live TV	Sling TV	YouTube TV
NHL Network	✔	✔		✔

How to watch NHL Network with DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM has NHL Network in its Ultimate and Premier plans, which cost $119.99 and $164.99, respectively. Sports fans can also sign up for the NBA League Pass or DIRECTV Sports Pack to get even more sports content with the service. Plus, DIRECTV STREAM has a lot of regional sports networks available with the Choice plan and above.

Plan	Cost per month	Channels	Simultaneous streams	Free Trial
Entertainment	$79.99	75+	Unlimited in-home, 3 out-of-home	Yes
Choice	$108.99	105+	Unlimited in-home, 3 out-of-home	Yes
Ultimate	$119.99	140+	Unlimited in-home, 3 out-of-home	Yes
Premier	$164.99	150+	Unlimited in-home, 3 out-of-home	Yes

What sports offerings does DIRECTV STREAM provide?

DIRECTV STREAM has more regional sports networks (RSNs) than its competitors, including Bally Sports networks and NBC Sports networks. You can also watch ESPN and ESPN2, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Golf Channel, MLB Network, NBA TV and NFL Network. Most sports channels require the Choice Plan or above.

How to watch NHL Network with Fubo

Fubo is a sports-centric streaming platform with an impressive list of channels for the price. You can choose between three plans with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR space. All plans come in under $100. Sports lovers can add the Sports Plus with NFL RedZone for $10.99 per month, which includes NHL Network along with other popular channels like NBA TV and NFL Network.

Plan	Cost per month	Channels	Simultaneous streams	Free Trial
Pro	$74.99	180+	10	Yes
Elite	$84.99	248+	10	Yes
Premier	$94.99	257+	10	Yes

What sports offerings does Fubo provide?

Fubo has your basic sports channels covered, including ESPN, ESPN2, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Golf Channel, Fubo Sports and Fox Soccer Plus. Fubo also has a lot of RSN channels, most notably Bally Sports channels. If you don’t need the full Sports Plus extra, you can go with the Sports Lite add-on for $9.99 per month. This add-on can also give you some additional sports content, including NBA TV, NHL Network and MLB Network.

How to watch NHL Network with Sling TV

Sling TV is one of the most affordable streaming options, and even with the Sports Extra required to get NHL Network, you’ll pay less than you would with other platforms. The best way to get the most hockey and sports content is to get the Sling Blue plan for $40 plus the Sports Extra for $11 per month.

Plan	Cost per month	Channels	Simultaneous streams	Free trial
Orange	$40	31+	1	Yes
Blue	$40	40+	3	Yes
Orange & Blue	$55	46+	3	Yes

What sports offerings does Sling TV provide?

Sling Orange and Sling Blue both have sports content. Sling Orange features ESPN, ESPN2 and TNT in its lineup. Meanwhile, Sling Blue has NFL Network and Fox Sports 1. You can get both plans combined for a discounted price of $55. While you need the Sports Extra add-on to get NHL Network, you’ll have access to a few games on TNT without it. Unfortunately, Sling TV doesn’t offer local channels in all markets.

Is live sports streaming worth it?

Is figuring out how to watch NHL Network on streaming worth it? We think so. Streaming sports offers more flexibility than cable because you can watch on most internet-connected devices from just about anywhere. Plus, you can view your DVR recordings when you’re away from home. You can even stream NHL Network live on mobile devices if you have your streaming platform’s free app downloaded.