2026-27 NHL Schedule on ESPN+: Frozen Frenzy, All-Star Weekend & Full Schedule, Dates, Times on ESPN, Hulu, Disney
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September 2026
Tuesday, September 29: Opening Night Tripleheader
- Panthers at Hurricanes, ESPN, 5:00 PM ET
- Rangers at Bruins, ESPN, 8:00 PM ET
- Blackhawks at Golden Knights, ESPN, 10:30 PM ET
October 2026
Thursday, October 1
- Flyers at Devils, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:00 PM ET
- Blackhawks at Mammoth, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 9:30 PM ET
Tuesday, October 6
- Islanders at Rangers, ESPN, 7:30 PM ET
- Panthers at Kings, ESPN, 10:00 PM ET
Thursday, October 8
- Sharks at Blues, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 8:00 PM ET
Tuesday, October 13: NHL Frozen Frenzy
- Devils at Red Wings, ESPN, 6:00 PM ET
- Avalanche at Stars, ESPN, 8:30 PM ET
- Bruins at Sharks, ESPN, 11:00 PM ET
Thursday, October 15
- Flyers at Red Wings, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Tuesday, October 20
- Bruins at Stars, ESPN, 8:00 PM ET
- Lightning at Golden Knights, ESPN, 10:30 PM ET
Thursday, October 22
- Kings at Islanders, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
- Mammoth at Kraken, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
Tuesday, October 27
- Bruins at Hurricanes, ESPN, 8:00 PM ET
- Sabres at Sharks, ESPN, 10:30 PM ET
Thursday, October 29
- Blackhawks at Red Wings, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
- Sabres at Ducks, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
November 2026
Tuesday, November 3
- Oilers at Devils, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Thursday, November 5
- Hurricanes at Islanders, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:00 PM ET
- Predators at Avalanche, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 9:30 PM ET
Tuesday, November 10
- Panthers at Blue Jackets, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
- Predators at Kings, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
Thursday, November 12
- Red Wings at Panthers, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
- Islanders at Kings, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
Tuesday, November 17
- Capitals at Lightning, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Thursday, November 19
- Oilers at Lightning, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
- Stars at Golden Knights, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
December 2026
Tuesday, December 1
- Sharks at Devils, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Thursday, December 3
- Islanders at Flyers, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
- Stars at Kraken, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
Tuesday, December 8
- Avalanche at Blues, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 8:00 PM ET
Thursday, December 10
- Penguins at Panthers, ESPN, 7:00 PM ET
- Capitals at Kraken, ESPN, 9:30 PM ET
Tuesday, December 15
- Kings at Red Wings, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Thursday, December 17
- Maple Leafs at Devils, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Friday, December 18
- Canadiens at Sabres, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Tuesday, December 22
- Kings at Wild, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 8:00 PM ET
January 2027
Tuesday, January 5
- Oilers at Predators, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
- Wild at Ducks, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
Thursday, January 7: Doubleheader
- Blackhawks at Rangers, ESPN, 7:00 PM ET
- Wild at Golden Knights, ESPN, 9:30 PM ET
Tuesday, January 12
- Avalanche at Penguins, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:00 PM ET
Thursday, January 14
- Panthers at Wild, ESPN, 9:30 PM ET
Tuesday, January 19
- Stars at Devils, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:00 PM ET
- Sharks at Kings, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
Thursday, January 21
- Red Wings at Wild, ESPN, 9:00 PM ET
Tuesday, January 26
- Blackhawks at Blues, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 8:00 PM ET
Thursday, January 28: Doubleheader
- Kings at Flyers, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
- Blackhawks at Ducks, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
February 2027
Friday, February 5: 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend
- 2027 NHL Skills Competition, UBS Arena, ESPN, 7:00 PM ET
Tuesday, February 9
- Avalanche at Hurricanes, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Tuesday, February 16
- Panthers at Lightning, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Thursday, February 18
- Flyers at Stars, ESPN, 9:00 PM ET
Friday, February 19
- Kraken at Mammoth, ESPN, 9:00 PM ET
Tuesday, February 23
- Hurricanes at Devils, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
Thursday, February 25
- Capitals at Bruins, ESPN, 8:00 PM ET
Sunday, February 28
- Avalanche at Blackhawks, ESPN, 6:30 PM ET
- Stars at Blues, ESPN, 9:00 PM ET
March 2027
Thursday, March 4
- Devils at Red Wings, ESPN, 6:00 PM ET
- Penguins at Panthers, ESPN, 8:30 PM ET
Sunday, March 7
- Golden Knights at Rangers, ESPN, 7:00 PM ET
- Capitals at Wild, ESPN, 9:30 PM ET
Tuesday, March 9
- Hurricanes at Wild, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 8:00 PM ET
- Sharks at Golden Knights, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:30 PM ET
Thursday, March 11
- Kings at Kraken, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 9:30 PM ET
Monday, March 15
- Islanders at Bruins, ESPN, 7:00 PM ET
- Oilers at Avalanche, ESPN, 9:30 PM ET
Tuesday, March 16
- Sharks at Blackhawks, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 8:00 PM ET
- Hurricanes at Ducks, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:30 PM ET
Thursday, March 18
- Capitals at Sabres, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
- Mammoth at Ducks, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 10:00 PM ET
Tuesday, March 23
- Red Wings at Capitals, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:00 PM ET
- Mammoth at Avalanche, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 9:30 PM ET
Thursday, March 25
- Flyers at Lightning, ESPN, 6:30 PM ET
- Oilers at Wild, ESPN, 9:00 PM ET
Sunday, March 28
- Red Wings at Canadiens, ESPN, 6:00 PM ET
- Sabres at Blues, ESPN, 8:30 PM ET
Tuesday, March 30
- Hurricanes at Islanders, ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu, 7:30 PM ET
April 2027
Sunday, April 4
- Penguins at Capitals, ESPN, 7:00 PM ET
- Blues at Sharks, ESPN, 9:30 PM ET
Tuesday, April 6
- Penguins at Rangers, ESPN, 7:00 PM ET
- Blues at Golden Knights, ESPN, 10:30 PM ET
How to Watch the 2026-27 NHL Season on ESPN+
Fans can follow the 2026-27 NHL season through ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu, depending on the game and broadcast designation.
The schedule includes national ESPN broadcasts as well as exclusive streaming games available through ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu.
For fans who live outside the local market of their favorite teams, NHL Power Play on ESPN+ provides access to more than 1,050 out-of-market games.
NHL Frozen Frenzy 2026
One of the biggest early-season events is NHL Frozen Frenzy on October 13.
The special night features a three-game ESPN lineup:
- Devils at Red Wings
- Avalanche at Stars
- Bruins at Sharks
Frozen Frenzy combines multiple nationally televised games with special coverage designed to give fans a league-wide view of the action.
2027 NHL All-Star Weekend
The 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend takes place in Elmont, New York, with the NHL Skills Competition scheduled for February 5 at UBS Arena.
The Skills Competition will air nationally on ESPN at 7:00 PM ET.
2026-27 NHL ESPN+ Schedule: Key Details
- Season: 2026-27 NHL regular season
- Opening Night: September 29, 2026
- Platforms: ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
- ESPN exclusive games: 37
- ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu exclusive matchups: 47
- Out-of-market coverage: More than 1,050 games through NHL Power Play on ESPN+
- Frozen Frenzy: October 13, 2026
- 2027 NHL Skills Competition: February 5, 2027
- Times: Eastern Time
- Schedule status: Subject to change
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is the NHL on in 2026-27?
NHL games in the ESPN package will air across ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu, depending on the specific matchup.
How many NHL games are on ESPN+ in 2026-27?
The ESPN agreement includes 47 matchups exclusively available across ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu, while NHL Power Play on ESPN+ offers more than 1,050 out-of-market games.
When is NHL Frozen Frenzy 2026?
NHL Frozen Frenzy is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, featuring three nationally televised games.
When is the 2027 NHL Skills Competition?
The 2027 NHL Skills Competition is scheduled for Friday, February 5, 2027, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
Are NHL ESPN+ game times subject to change?
Yes. NHL broadcast dates, times, networks, and streaming information can change during the season.
Final Takeaway
The 2026-27 NHL on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu schedule delivers a strong mix of national broadcasts, exclusive streaming games, rivalry matchups, doubleheaders, and special events.
With more than 1,050 out-of-market games available through NHL Power Play on ESPN+, fans have multiple ways to follow the league throughout the regular season and toward the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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