NHL 2026-27: where to watch
By The Trends Incoming team
Hockey's back, and longer: 84 games a team now. There are 172 national games, split between ESPN and TNT Sports.
| ESPN / ABC | 53 games. ABC Hockey Saturday starts Jan 16 (Bruins at Rangers, noon ET). All-Star Weekend Feb 5–6, Stadium Series Feb 20, and the first three playoff rounds. |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ / Disney+ / Hulu | 47 exclusive games |
| NHL Power Play (ESPN App) | 1,050+ out-of-market games |
| TNT | 72 games, including the Stanley Cup Final |
Circle these
Oct 25: Heritage Classic, Canadiens vs Jets (TNT). Nov 27: Thanksgiving doubleheader (TNT). Dec 31: Winter Classic, Mammoth vs Avalanche in Salt Lake City, 6 p.m. ET (TNT).
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By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked 2026-10-14. Dates change, so double-check with the official source.