What is replacing NHL Center Ice?
Mia Kelly
Published Jan 11, 2026
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What replaces NHL Center Ice?
The NHL moving to ESPN and ABC; ESPN+ to stream out-of-market local games. On Wednesday, big sports and cable/streaming news broke: the National Hockey League (NHL) and ESPN reached an agreement for the sports network to be the main home for pro hockey in the United States.
Is NHL Center Ice still a thing?
Well, the NHL Center Ice plan is alive and well. In fact, it's available this year for as little as $59.99, which is less than half the price in previous full seasons. (The NHL reduced the price so it's competitive with ESPN+ which is available for $69.99 for one year.)
Is there NHL Center Ice 2021?
NHL® Center Ice® gives you all the games that you might miss from local and national coverage—just watch out for blackout restrictions. The new season starts on January 1, 2021 so check back as we provide more updates on how to watch!
How long is NHL Center Ice free for 2021?
NHL fans will get a free gift to start the season -- NHL Center Ice will be offered free by cable systems across the country for the first 18 days of the season.
34 related questions foundHow much is 2022 NHL Center Ice?
NHL Center Ice ($59.99/year) is an add-on that you can purchase through a lot of the more popular TV providers. However, for $10 more a year, ESPN+ ($69.99/year) has an additional 75 exclusive games.
How much does the NHL Center Ice package cost?
How much is NHL® Center Ice®? Enjoy the Race to the Cup offer of live NHL games for $49.99 from March 11, 2022 to April 29, 2022.
What is the difference between NHL TV and NHL Center Ice?
NHL Centre Ice is a similar product to NHL LIVE™, but is only available in TV subscriptions through participating TV providers, whereas NHL LIVE™ is available via internet subscription. Like NHL LIVE™, NHL Centre Ice comes with the ability to watch out-of-market games.
Is NHL Center Ice on Hulu?
NEW YORK – National Hockey League (NHL) content is now available on-demand for free through A partnership between the NHL and the new online video service known as Hulu was announced last week.
Can I get center ice without cable?
NHL Center Ice, the sports package for out-of-market satellite and cable subscribers, is now available to those who prefer to stream their entertainment.
Does DIRECTV still have NHL Center Ice?
NHL Center Ice games are broadcast on Ch. 769-785.
Why did ESPN get rid of NHL?
After the 2004-2005 N.H.L. lockout, ESPN refused to get into a bidding war and lost the rights to show the league's games. The company had signed new rights agreements for N.B.A.
Is NHL Center Ice on ESPN Plus?
The out-of-market streaming service NHL.TV will cease to exist, with its functions folded into ESPN+. Starting this fall, all 1,000+ locally broadcast games will be available to ESPN+ subscribers, save local team games (which'll be blacked out). Cable's NHL Center Ice out-of-market service will still exist.
Is NHL Center Ice available on Roku?
You can watch NHL Network on Roku with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Sling TV, and AT&T TV , and NHL.tv. The Roku Channels store has each of these apps available for free.
Will ESPN Plus have all NHL games?
ESPN+ has become a must-have for hockey fans. Get access to more than 1,000 out-of-market NHL games, 75 weekly national games, and more all season.
How can I watch NHL games 2021?
Starting with the 2021-22 season, out-of-market games will stream in the following products:
- ESPN+ (US Users Only) Hockey has a new home on ESPN+. ...
- NHL LIVE (Canada Users Only) ...
- For more information about NHL.TV (outside of the United States) or to purchase, visit NHL.TV. ...
- Star+ ...
- ESPN Player. ...
- ESPN Play. ...
- ESPN App. ...
- Viaplay.
How can I watch NHL Network without cable?
You can watch NHL Network live without cable on one of these streaming services: Sling, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo TV.
How do you make center ice?
ORDERING NHL® CENTER ICE®
- Order with only your voice. Order on X1 by saying “NHL® Center Ice®” into your X1 Voice Remote.
- Don't miss a game. Catch up to 40 out of market games per week.
- The best in sports in X1. Get live scores and advanced stats right on your TV with Xfinity X1.
How do you get NHL Center Ice?
You can access NHL Centre Ice from the Sports menu on your Bell TV receiver (channel 275) or through your on-screen programming guide on channels 426 to 435 and 1451-1457 (HD).
Is there a free preview of NHL Center Ice?
AT&T DirecTV is currently offering a free preview of NHL Center Ice from Tuesday, Oct. 12 through Tuesday, Oct. 19. The preview starts as the NHL begins regular games for the 2021/2022 season.
Is ESPN+ replacing NHL TV?
ESPN Plus is effectively replacing NHL.TV as the NHL's out-of-market streaming service, with over 1,000 games each season available for fans to stream. ESPN and ABC will also get 25 exclusive national regular-season games each season, while 75 games a year will be exclusive to ESPN Plus and Hulu.
Why is NBC not doing hockey anymore?
NBC's long run with the NHL is coming to an end. Sports Business Journal reported Monday that NBC has exited the bidding for the NHL's remaining media rights after putting forward a $100 million/year bid that was “well below” the league's desired figure.
What will replace NHL TV?
ESPN and TNT will split the Stanley Cup playoffs' first three rounds, with four of the next seven (beginning in 2022) Stanley Cup Finals airing on ABC. On the Turner Sports side, TNT and TBS will serve as the home of half of the Stanley Cup playoffs each year and TNT will be the home of three Stanley Cup Finals.
