WATCH HOCKEY ON DIRECTV
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Upcoming NHL games
DIRECTV has the most NHL games.* So you don’t have to miss a face-off, hat trick or sudden-death overtime, no matter where you live.
Some DIRECTV Sports Pack channels are also included in some base packages. Blackouts apply. RSNs are only included for customers with CHOICEᵀᴹ package or higher. RSNs vary by market. Due to local blackouts, out-of-market professional sports games are available by separate subscriptions.
All the NHL® action in one place
Add an NHL® Center Ice® subscription to your DIRECTV satellite service and get 40 out-of-market games a week*. You’ll also get NHL Network™ included for the season† so you can watch NHL Tonight, NHL Now & more.* Actual number of games varies by market based on blackouts and other conditions.
† NHL Network also included in the ULTIMATE and PREMIER base programming packages.
Stream the biggest NHL events of the season
Catch live coverage of the 2024 NHL Thanksgiving Showdown™ (Nov. 29th), the 2025 Discover Winter Classic (Dec. 31), the inaugural 4 Nations Face-off (Feb. 12-20) & more this hockey season.Personalized live hockey experience
Customize DIRECTV Sports Central™ with your favorite hockey teams to see live and upcoming games from the NHL, AHL and NCAA, plus get real-time league stats, game time notifications and even pre-game odds, right on your TV.Get the best Stanley Cup coverage
DIRECTV has all the networks you need to watch the 2025 Stanley Cup finals. You’ll find postseason games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT & the top Regional Sports Channels.Regional Sports Networks available with CHOICE package or higher. Availability of RSNs varies by ZIP code and package
Get more out of the game
DIRECTV INSIDER goes beyond the box score to bring you the stories that make the game. From the rich traditions and passionate rivalries to the day-to-day schedules, relevant watch guides, and more.
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Get prepped for game day
With team schedules, roster notes, player news, and more, you’ll know where to watch and what’s at stake before the puck hits the ice.
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Sports Pack
*Some DIRECTV Sports Pack channels are also included in some base packages. Blackouts apply. RSNs are only included for customers with CHOICEᵀᴹ package or higher. RSNs vary by market. Due to local blackouts, out-of-market professional sports games are available by separate subscriptions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between NHL Network and NHL®CENTER ICE®?
NHL Network delivers live games, daily highlight shows and up-to-the-minute hockey news during hockey season on channel 215. Shows include NHL Now™, NHL Tonight™, and On the Fly™, plus so much more.
NHL®CENTER ICE®, broadcast on channels 769-785, gives you up to 40 out-of-market games each week so you never miss your favorite hockey team. Your subscription to NHL® CENTER ICE® includes the NHL Network. After hockey season you will need to subscribe to a TV package which includes the NHL Network to continue viewing, such as the ULTIMATE or PREMIER package. Or you can add DIRECTV SPORTS PACK for less than $15 per month.
Can I watch NHL games if I do not subscribe to NHL® CENTER ICE®, or have NHL Network included in my DIRECTV package?
How many teams make up the NHL?
There are 32 teams split into divisions within the Eastern and Western Conference. Explore the full team list above which includes schedules, scores rosters and more. Or you can go directly to our NHL information guide.
How many games does the NHL have each season?
The NHL hosts 1,312 games, which is 82 games for each NHL team.