How to watch NHL Network without cable: Stream center ice in your living room

What are the cheapest ways to watch the NHL Network?

While you can pay for plans with Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM, most livestreaming platforms offer free trials. This way, you can get in on the action without breaking the bank. Sign up for a free trial with any of these providers and get in on the action tonight—if you enjoy the platform, stick around and pay for the plan. 

Just remember to check that the platform has the NHL Network. At a minimum, these livestreaming providers below offer the NHL Network. With a free trial, you can discover the platform and see if it matches how you watch the NHL:

Which streaming services offer NHL Network?

You can watch the NHL Network with three of the major livestreaming networks. If you go with Hulu + Live TV, you won’t get NHL Network, but you’ll notably have access to ESPN Plus and will get many out-of-market NHL games.

DIRECTV STREAM: a complete sports solution with NHL Network

DIRECTV STREAM is a great option for sports fans, including hockey viewers. While NHL Network is only included with the Ultimate or Premier packages, you can also add it to your Entertainment or Choice package if you get the DIRECTV Sports Pack. Another benefit of DIRECTV STREAM is its relationship with regional sports networks (RSNs), which is hard to come by with livestreaming platforms. 

If you choose DIRECTV STREAM, you’ll also have access to ESPN, ESPN2, Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Fox Sports 2 (FS2), Golf Channel, NFL Network and many more. DIRECTV STREAM also carries a variety of news and entertainment channels, so there’s plenty to watch when the NHL is out of season. You’ll get unlimited DVR space and unlimited streams within your household network. 

Sling TV: affordable access to NHL Network

You can get NHL Network with Sling TV if you have the Sling Orange or Sling Orange & Blue plan and get the Sports Extra add-on. Despite needing an extra to access the channel, Sling TV is still more affordable than competitors. In addition to NHL Network, Sling Orange features ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 in its lineup. If you want football content, Sling Blue has NFL Network and FS1. For many sports fans, it’s worth combining the plans to get all available channels with the Sling Orange & Blue Plan. 

Unfortunately, Sling TV doesn’t offer local channels in all markets. However, in many cities you can get ABC, Fox, and/or NBC. You’ll get 50 hours of DVR space by default, but you can upgrade to 200 hours with a paid extra. The Sling Orange & Blue plan has four simultaneous streams, while Sling Orange only lets you stream on one screen at a time. 

Fubo: live sports-focused service with NHL Network

Fubo started out as a sports dedicated platform, and it still provides a wealth of sports content along with its news and entertainment channels. To get the NHL Network, you’ll need to sign up for the Elite plan. Alternatively, you can watch NHL Network with other plans if you pay the monthly cost for an add-on package. The add-ons that include NHL Network include Fubo Extra, Sports Plus with NFL RedZone and Sports Lite.

Beyond NHL content, Fubo delivers ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NFL Network, Golf Channel, Fubo Sports and more. Fubo offers unlimited Cloud DVR storage, and you can stream on up to 10 devices at once within your home network. 

FAQ

Is the NHL Network on YouTube TV or Hulu?

While the NHL Network is offered by most cable TV providers and livestreaming platforms on the web, the network is not hosted on YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. 

Can I stream NHL Network on multiple devices?

Depending on your streaming plan, you may be able to watch NHL Network on more than one device at the same time. For instance, DIRECTV STREAM now allows unlimited streams on devices within the same home network. 

Do streaming services offer free trials for NHL Network?

Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM both have free trials for their service. NHL Network is included in their lineups, so you can watch for free during the trial period. 

Can I record NHL Network games to watch later?

If you have NHL Network through DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo or Sling TV you can record NHL games and watch them later. Most livestreaming services allow you to keep DVR recordings for up to nine months.