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Streaming in the United States
On TV: ABC, TNT.
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Where Ice Hockey Fans Watch, from Canada to the Baltics
Ice hockey on this page currently means the NHL, the league where the best players from Canada, the US, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany meet. That mix explains why North American hockey is shown in so many European countries, even though most games are played in the middle of the European night.
The hockey year starts in late September and runs through the spring. In 2026/27 every NHL team plays 84 games, the playoffs start in April and the Stanley Cup is handed out in June. After the 2026 Winter Olympics, where NHL players took part, the league also brings back its All-Star Game in February.
European fans get some games in their own time zone too. Seattle and Carolina play twice at Helsinki's Veikkaus Arena on November 12 and 14, 2026, and Chicago and Ottawa meet twice in Düsseldorf in December, a rare chance to watch NHL games live at European hours.
Beyond the traditional hockey nations, DAZN sells NHL.TV almost everywhere, ESPN carries games across Latin America and much of Africa, and China gets games on CCTV.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is ice hockey season?
The NHL regular season starts in late September or early October and finishes in April, and the Stanley Cup playoffs run from April into June. In 2026/27, opening night was September 29 and the last regular-season games are on April 10, 2027. July, August and most of September are the offseason, with no NHL games to watch.
How long is an ice hockey game?
Sixty minutes of playing time, in three 20-minute periods with two intermissions, so a TV broadcast usually lasts about two and a half hours. If a regular-season game is tied, five minutes of three-on-three overtime follow, then a shootout. In the playoffs there are no shootouts: teams keep playing full 20-minute overtime periods until someone scores.
Where can I watch ice hockey in Scandinavia and the Baltics?
Viaplay is the home of the NHL in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark, and Disney+ also streams games in Sweden and Finland. In Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the league is on Go3. North American evening games start around 1 am in Stockholm and 2 am in Helsinki, so weekend afternoon games are the ones most fans there watch live.
Is ice hockey on free TV anywhere?
Only in a few places. ABC broadcasts selected NHL games free in the US, Nine's 9Go! channel has some free games in Australia, and CCTV airs games in China. Everywhere else hockey sits behind a subscription, either a sports channel or the NHL.TV package on DAZN.
Which streaming service shows the most ice hockey?
DAZN, because it is where hockey fans buy NHL.TV in nearly every country outside the US and Canada. Disney+ is next, streaming NHL games in about 30 countries across Latin America, much of Europe and Australia.
How do hockey fans in the rest of Europe watch the NHL?
Spain has the NHL on Movistar Plus+ and Disney+, while Italy, Greece, Hungary and Romania stream it on Disney+. beIN Sports shows it in France and Sport TV in Portugal. Further east, Arena Sport covers the Balkans, MAX Sport has games in Bulgaria and Setanta Sports shows them in Ukraine.
Can I watch ice hockey in Latin America or Africa?
Yes. ESPN carries the NHL across Latin America, with a separate ESPN feed in Brazil, and its games stream on Disney+. ESPN also shows hockey in most of sub-Saharan Africa, and the NHL.TV package on DAZN is available in both regions. North American evening games air overnight in Africa, so replays are the practical way to follow a team there.
Can I watch hockey on a betting site?
In many countries, yes. bet365 and 1xBet both include ice hockey among the sports they stream: place a bet and watch every period from your phone. The first block on this page lists the bookmakers with hockey streams where you live. 18+.
How can I watch hockey from home when I'm abroad?
Hockey rights differ from country to country, so DAZN or Viaplay may show different games, or none, when you travel. Using a VPN, you can log in through your home country and watch exactly what you pay for. NordVPN works with DAZN, the service that sells NHL.TV across most of the world.