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The NHL is back. Or rather, it’s almost back: Before the season starts on October 4, we’ll have two weeks of preseason games, which will begin on September 21.
Overview: How to Watch NHL Preseason Games Online
Among the headlines of the 2024 NHL preseason is the Utah Ice Hockey Club of Salt Lake City making its NHL debut. We’ll also see a big game between the Buffalo Sabres and Red Bull Munich of the German Hockey League to celebrate the opening of a new arena in Munich, Germany.
If you want to get a look at any team ahead of the 2024-25 NHL season, read on. Below is a complete guide on how to stream NHL preseason games live online without cable, plus how to watch NHL games for free.
How to Watch NHL Preseason Games Online
Most NHL preseason games are only available on regional sports networks (RSNs), but a few will be broadcast nationally on NHL Network. If you don’t have cable, you’ll need to get a live TV service that offers RSNs. ESPN+ will also air a fair number of NHL preseason games.
NHL Preseason Games Streamed on DiecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream offers the most RSNs of any live TV service. You’ll need a DTV Stream Choice package or higher to get live RSNs, which start with a five-day free trial and cost $108.99 per month after that. However, you can now get $20 off each of the first three months. You can also get access to the NHL Network with the Sports Pack, which costs an additional $14.99 per month.
Live TV
DirecTV Stream is one of the most comprehensive live TV streaming services, with over 160 channels, including local channels, regional sports networks, and all the popular national channels. Packages start at $79.99 per month, and all subscriptions begin with a five-day free trial.
Stream NHL Preseason Games on ESPN+
ESPN+ will air many NHL preseason games each day, but not all of them. Fortunately, ESPN+ is much cheaper than the live TV streaming service at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
ESPN+
ESPN+ offers live and on-demand content for nearly every sport. The service costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year for an annual plan.
Stream NHL preseason games on fubo
fubo offers RSN coverage in select areas, but you’ll have to pay a fee on top of the subscription cost. fubo plans start at $79.99 per month (after a seven-day free trial), and regional sports fees go up to $15.99, depending on how many RSNs are available in your area.
Fubo
Fubo's mega streaming plans offer up to 275+ channels, and you can get more depending on your location. Packages start at $79.99 per month, and you get a seven-day free trial.
Stream NHL preseason games for free
Want to watch NHL preseason games for free? You can do so with free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and fubo. Both services will give you a few days of free live streaming of NHL preseason games—just remember to cancel your trial before it’s over to avoid charges.
NHL Preseason Start Date, 2024 Schedule
The 2024 NHL preseason begins on Saturday, September 21, with St. Louis taking on Dallas and Pittsburgh taking on Buffalo. The preseason runs through Friday, October 4.
