Are you ready to look? This is what you should know about how to see the next NHL season, plus the full schedule of the first week.
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How to see NHL games in 2025:
Dates: October 7, 2025 – April 16, 2026
Television channel: ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Trutv
Transmission: ESPN, DIRECTV, HBO MAX AND MORE
When does the NHL season start?
The NHL 2025-26 season begins on Tuesday, October 7, with a triple headboard stacked. The regular NHL season extends until April 16, 2026.
Will the 2025-26 NHL season for the Olympic Games take a break?
For the first time since 2014, NHL players will participate in the Winter Olympic Games. That means that the NHL season will break from February 3 to February 22 so that players can compete in Beijing. There is still no confirmation who will play for the US team.
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2025-26 Opening annex of the NHL season:
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Chicago Blackhawks in Florida Panthers: 5 pm et (ESPN)
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Pittsburgh Penguins in New York Rangers: 8 pm et (ESPN)
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Avalanche de Colorado in Los Angeles Kings: 10:30 pm et (ESPN)
What channel are the NHL games in 2025?
This season, NHL games will be transmitted through ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, TNT, TBS and Trutv.
How to see NHL games without cable:
DirecTV offers access to NHL games in ESPN, ABC, TNT and more. Currently, the platform offers a great offer for subscribers who use a Gemini device with its plan; At this time, all DirecTV Signature Pack customers with a Gemini device will get Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited included in their subscription at no additional cost. DirecTV’s packages start at $ 49.99 for the first month and $ 85/month from then on.
The new Disney+, Hulu package, ESPN is currently available for a promotional rate of $ 29.99/month for a limited time and will eventually cost $ 35.99/month after the promotional rate expires. This offer through DirecTV provides considerable savings.
DirecTV’s Gemini transmission device connects viewers to 4K HD DirecTV programming and a lot of transmission applications, including Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more, all from the DirecTV platform. Gemini devices cost around $ 10/month in addition to the subscription of their DirecTV signature package.
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The new ESPN transmission service is divided into two levels: the ESPN Unlimited package and the ESPN SELECT package.
For $ 29.99, the ESPN UNLIMITED package includes access to all ESPN linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS and ESPN Sports, more access to programming in ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+ and ACCNX. That means that sport fans will get coverage of more than 47,000 live events every year, repetitions on request, original programming and more.
At this time, for a limited time, you can group unlimited ESPN with Disney+ and Hulu and pay $ 29.99/month for 12 months, that is like obtaining those other free services for a year! Even if you are a current subscriber for Disney+, Hulu or even the package, you can still update to this great offer.
Don’t you be interested in a package? ESPN Select (also known as ESPN+) is still an option. For $ 11.99/month, you can tune in and obtain exclusive access to events such as Select Football Games of the NCAA, F1 driver cameras, simultaneous transmissions of certain sports that are broadcast on other channels and access to PPV to UFC fights.
$ 29.99/month in ESPN
The new FUBO FLULO SPORTS Package, FUBO Sports, includes local transmission stations owned and operated by ABC, CBS and Fox, in addition to additional affiliates in selected markets, as well as ACC Network, Big 10 Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS1, FS2, FS2, FU. Network, Inion, Network, Sec Network, SEC and Tennis. It also includes free access to the new Unlimited ESPN Plan. FUBO subscribers also obtain unlimited cloud DVR storage.
You can get $ 10 discount in your first month, which takes the cost to $ 45.99; After that, it rises to $ 55.99/month. The platform offers a free trial period, so you can consult it for a few days of the 2025 NHL season and decide if it is suitable for you this year.
$ 45.99 for its first month in Fubo
NHL 2025-26 Season 1 Season 1 Annex:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Chicago Blackhawks in Florida Panthers: 5:00 pm et (ESPN)
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Pittsburgh Penguins in New York Rangers: 8:00 pm et (ESPN)
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Avalanche de Colorado in Los Angeles Kings: 10:30 pm et (ESPN)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Montreal Canadiens in Toronto Maple Leafs: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Boston Bruins in Washington Capitals: 7:30 PM ET (TNT / MAX)
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Calgary Flames in Edmonton Oilers: 10:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Kings of Los Angeles in Vegas Golden Knights: 10:00 pm et (TNT / Max)
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Chicago Blackhawks in Boston Bruins: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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New York Rangers in Buffalo Sabres: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Montreal Canadiens in Detroit Red Wings: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Ottawa senators in Tampa Bay Lightning: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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FLYERS OF Philadelphia in Florida Panthers: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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New York islanders in Pittsburgh Penguins: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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New Jersey Devils in Carolina Hurricanes: 7:30 pm et (ESPN+ / Hulu)
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Minnesota Wild in St. Louis Blues: 8:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Columbus Blue Jackets in Nashville Predators: 8:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Dallas stars in Winnipeg Jets: 8:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Utah Mammoth in Colorado Avalanche: 9:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Calgary Flames in Vancouver Canucks: 10:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS IN SAN JOSE SHARKS: 10:00 PM ET (ESPN+ / HULU)
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Anaheim Ducks in Seattle Kraken: 10:00 pm et (ESPN+)
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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Los Angeles Kings at Winnipeg Jets: 1:30 PM ET (ESPN+)
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St. Louis Blues in Calgary Flames: 4:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Buffalo Sabers in Boston Bruins: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Toronto Maple Leafs in Detroit Red Wings: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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New Jersey Devils in Tampa Bay Lightning: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Ottawa senators in Florida Panthers: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Washington capitals in the islanders of New York: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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New York Rangers in Pittsburgh Penguins: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Flyadelfia Flyers in Carolina Hurricanes: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Montreal Canadiens in Chicago Blackhawks: 7:00 pm et (NHL Network)
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Utah Mammoth in Nashville Predators: 8:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Columbus Blue Jackets in Minnesota Wild: 8:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Dallas stars in Avalanche Colorado: 9:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Vancouver Canucks in Edmonton Oilers: 10:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Anaheim Ducks in San Jose Sharks: 10:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Vegas Golden Knights in Seattle Kraken: 10:00 pm et (ESPN+)
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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Washington capitals in the islanders of New York: 7:00 PM ET (NHL Network)
Monday, October 13, 2025
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Avalanche de Colorado in Buffalo Sabres: 12:30 pm et (ESPN+)
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Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins: 1:00 PM ET (NHL Network)
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Nashville predators in Ottawa senators: 1:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Winnipeg Jets in New York Rangers: 1:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Detroit Red Wings in Toronto Maple Leafs: 4:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Florida Panthers in Flyadelfia Flyers: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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New Jersey Devils in Columbus Blue Jackets: 7:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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St. Louis Blues in Vancouver Canucks: 7:30 pm et (ESPN+)
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Los Angeles Kings in Minnesota Wild: 8:00 pm et (ESPN+)
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Utah Mammoth in Chicago Blackhawks: 8:30 pm et (ESPN+)
NHL 2025-26 key dates of the season:
When is the NHL fame hall game?
The Bruins vs. The game of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hall of Fame will be on November 8.
When is the NHL Global Series?
The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Nashville predators in Stockholm, Sweden, November 14 and 16.
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When is the final rematch of the Stanley Cup?
The Panthers will play the Oilers in a rematch of the last two finals of the Stanley Cup on November 22 and again on March 19.
When is the NHL winter classic?
The Panthers will receive the Rangers for the NHL Winter Classic on January 2, 2026.
When will the NHL season for the Olympic Games take?
The NHL season will break from February 3 to February 22 so that NHL players can compete at the 2026 Winter Games in Beijing.
NHL trade deadline date:
The NHL trade deadline is March 6, 2026 at 3 pm et.
When does the regular NHL season end?
The regular NHL season will conclude with six games on April 16, 2026.
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