How to Watch NHL Games

Want to find the best ways to watch pro hockey games? Here’s a rundown of how you can tune into every hit and face off.

Where can I watch NHL games on cable? 

If you are a traditional cable watcher, here are the channels to watch the NHL on TV: 

• Local NHL games are often on regional sports networks (example: Philadelphia Flyers on NBC Sports Philadelphia). 

• National NHL games are on ABC, ESPN, & TNT. 

• NHL Network is a great way to catch national and local NHL games live, hard-hitting documentaries, studio commentary, and other extras. 

• NHL Center Ice channels (separate subscription required) are for Xfinity X1 customers only and are located from 3067-3099. Each NHL team will have their own dedicated channel. 

NHL Center Ice 

NHL Center Ice is a great way to catch up to 40 out-of-market games live each week. By saying, "NHL Center Ice" into your Xfinity Voice Remote, clicking the link above, you get the best seat in the house. You can watch NHL Center Ice on X1 or wherever and however you stream using the Xfinity Stream app. 

NHL schedule highlights 

This year is gearing up to be a great NHL season. Here are some key highlights in the schedule: 

• On New Year’s Eve, gear up for the NHL Winter Classic game with the St. Louis Blues playing the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field.

• April 17th is the last day of the regular season. Until then, it’s anybody’s shot at the Stanley Cup. 

How to stream NHL games 

You can stream local or national NHL games on the Xfinity Stream app if you are an X1 customer. Local games may also be available to Xfinity Internet customers on Xfinity Stream via the NBC Sports app. If you have NHL Center Ice, you can also stream up to 40 out-of-market games through the Xfinity Stream portal on X1 and the app itself while you are at home. On Xfinity Stream, channels include team logos and appear between the regular grid guide and the network websites and apps channels.

You can also stream games on ESPN+, MAX and Prime Video on X1, Flex and Xumo Stream Box with the appropriate subscriptions. 

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For more sports content, customers can also check out the More Sports and Entertainment Package or the Sports & News TV Package.

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X1 

 Choice TV required to access other levels of service. Access to certain streaming services on Xfinity X1 requires an eligible set-top box with Xfinity TV and Internet service. Viewing will count against any Xfinity data plan. 

NHL Center Ice 

Requires subscription to Choice TV Service (or above), HD Technology Fee, X1 TV Box or compatible customer owned device with Xfinity Internet. If you wish to cancel your subscription, you may call Comcast at 1-800-Xfinity up to 30 days of when you were first charged and we will refund the monthly recurring fee. NHL® Center Ice® cannot be canceled or pro-rated after 30 days of when you were first charged. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees extra, and subject to change. May not be combined with other offers. Blackout restrictions apply. Pricing subject to change. National Hockey Association trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of the applicable NHL entities. Visit NHL.com  

NHL Network 

Requires subscription to Choice TV Service (or above), HD Technology Fee, X1 TV Box or compatible customer owned device with Xfinity Internet. If you wish to cancel your subscription, you may call Comcast at 1-800-Xfinity up to 30 days of when you were first charged and we will refund the monthly recurring fee. NHL® Center Ice® cannot be canceled or pro-rated after 30 days of when you were first charged. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees extra, and subject to change. May not be combined with other offers. Blackout restrictions apply. Pricing subject to change. National Hockey Association trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of the applicable NHL entities. Visit NHL.com  

Xumo Stream Box 

Not available to current Xfinity TV customers. Requires post-paid subscription to Xfinity Internet, excluding Internet Essentials. Limited to 3 devices. Currently, one device included with monthly Xfinity Internet service. Additional devices $5/mo. Pricing is subject to change. Taxes, fees and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change. All devices must be returned when service ends. Separate charges apply to On Demand and certain streaming services. Viewing will count against any Comcast data plan.

Sports & News: Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Limited to Sports & News TV. $70/mo price requires Xfinity Internet. Price without Xfinity Internet is $90/mo. Paperless Billing and Automatic Payments with bank account required, otherwise monthly service charge automatically increases by $10 (or $8 if enrolling with credit or debit card information). Discount will appear on statement within 45 days of enrollment. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees, and other applicable charges extra. Pricing subject to change. Service limited to a single outlet. May not be combined with other offers. TV: Not all programming available in all areas. Limited Basic service subscription required to receive other levels of service. On Demand selections subject to charge indicated at time of purchase. 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee applies to one month’s recurring service and standard installation charges up to $500. Actual channel line-up may vary. ©2025 Comcast. All rights reserved.