Written by the StreamX Editorial Team — Updated October 2026
Canada has seven NHL teams, two national English broadcasters, two French ones, a streaming-only Monday package, Wednesday games on Prime Video and a regional blackout system that confuses everyone. And with the league now playing an 84-game regular season, there is more hockey than ever to keep track of. This guide explains how to watch every team in 2026–27 — your home team, out-of-market Canadian teams and US teams — and how IPTV can simplify the whole thing.
Quick answer: National games air on Sportsnet (plus Prime Video on Wednesdays and Sportsnet+ on Mondays) in English and TVA Sports in French. Regional games for Canadian teams are on TSN or Sportsnet depending on the team. Out-of-market games for US and other Canadian teams are available through Sportsnet+ Premium. An IPTV plan with all TSN, Sportsnet, RDS and TVA Sports feeds — like StreamX from CAD 19 a month — lets you watch regional feeds from across the country in one app.
Regional Broadcasters for the Seven Canadian Teams
| Team | Regional English | Regional French | Team guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Maple Leafs | TSN4 and Sportsnet Ontario | — | Leafs channel guide |
| Montreal Canadiens | TSN (TSN2/TSN5) | RDS (45 games), TVA Sports (32 national), Prime Video (7) | Habs guide |
| Ottawa Senators | TSN5 | RDS | Ottawa IPTV guide |
| Winnipeg Jets | TSN3 | — | Winnipeg IPTV guide |
| Edmonton Oilers | Sportsnet West | — | Edmonton IPTV guide |
| Calgary Flames | Sportsnet West | — | Calgary IPTV guide |
| Vancouver Canucks | Sportsnet Pacific | — | Vancouver IPTV guide |
Regional feeds can change for specific games, so always check your team’s official schedule on NHL.com.
National Broadcasts in 2026–27
- Saturday Night Hockey on Sportsnet (replacing the old CBC-shared Saturday broadcasts).
- Monday Night Hockey, streaming exclusively on Sportsnet+ (with some Rogers TV tiers included).
- Wednesday national games on Prime Video.
- Other national games on Sportsnet’s networks.
- French national games on TVA Sports, under a 12-year sublicense from Rogers starting this season.
Details of the English changes were reported by iPhone in Canada. For a breakdown of every TSN and Sportsnet feed, see our TSN and Sportsnet guide.
Blackouts Explained
NHL regional rights mean that a team’s regional games are only shown in that team’s broadcast territory. If you are an Oilers fan living in Toronto, the Oilers’ regional broadcast on Sportsnet West will not appear on your local Sportsnet Ontario feed. Sportsnet lifted around 150 regional blackouts this season, but many still apply. Options for out-of-market fans:
- Sportsnet+ Premium ($44.99/month in 2026) includes out-of-market games through its premium tier.
- Cable packages that include all regional Sportsnet and TSN feeds.
- IPTV services that include every regional feed in the channel list.
Watching US Teams From Canada
Following the Bruins, Rangers, Kraken, Mammoth or any other US team from Canada usually means out-of-market packages. In Canada, these are sold through Sportsnet+ Premium rather than the US-based services. National games involving US teams also appear on Sportsnet and Prime Video. IPTV lineups often include US regional sports networks and national US channels as well; check the specific channels during a trial.
What It Costs to Watch Everything Officially
| Need | Official option | Approx. monthly cost (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| National games + your Sportsnet team | Sportsnet+ Standard | $34.99 |
| Out-of-market games | Sportsnet+ Premium | $44.99 |
| TSN regional teams (Leafs, Habs, Sens, Jets) | TSN streaming | $29.99 |
| Wednesday games | Amazon Prime | Prime membership |
| French national games | TVA Sports | Subscription |
Our TSN vs Sportsnet vs IPTV comparison breaks the full cost down.
Watching NHL With IPTV
IPTV brings the TV broadcasts — every TSN and Sportsnet regional feed, RDS and TVA Sports — into one app with a guide. That makes it easy to follow your team wherever you live in Canada, or to flip between games on a busy Saturday. StreamX plans start at CAD 19 a month, or CAD 49 for six months to cover most of the season, with multi-screen plans for families with different favourite teams. See the options on our pricing page and test a live game with our free 24-hour trial.
Before you rely on any provider for the playoffs, use our provider checklist and read Is IPTV legal in Canada? (general information, not legal advice).
Game-Night Setup Tips
- Wired Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi-Fi; about 15 Mbps per HD stream, 25 Mbps for 4K.
- Build a hockey favourites list with every regional feed you care about.
- Use a player with a good guide, like TiviMate — see our TiviMate setup guide.
- Watch big games in 4K where available — see our 4K IPTV guide.
How NHL Blackouts and the National/Regional Split Work
Every NHL team has a regional broadcaster for most of its games, plus a set of nationally televised games. In Canada, national English games air on Sportsnet (Hockey Night in Canada) and national French games on the French national broadcaster, while regional games sit on Sportsnet’s regional feeds and TSN’s regional channels. The catch is blackouts: outside a team’s region, its regional feed may be blocked, and inside it, a national exclusive can black out the regional feed. The practical fix is a service that carries the full set of Sportsnet, TSN, RDS and TVA Sports channels, so whichever feed has your game, you have it. See our team guides for the Leafs and the Canadiens.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I watch NHL games in Canada without cable?
Use Sportsnet+, TSN streaming and Amazon Prime for official streaming, or an IPTV service that includes TSN, Sportsnet, RDS and TVA Sports feeds.
Which channel has my team’s regional games?
Leafs: TSN4 and Sportsnet Ontario. Canadiens: TSN in English, RDS and TVA Sports in French. Senators: TSN5 and RDS. Jets: TSN3. Oilers and Flames: Sportsnet West. Canucks: Sportsnet Pacific.
How do I watch out-of-market NHL games in Canada?
Sportsnet+ Premium includes out-of-market games. IPTV services that include all regional feeds are another option.
Why is my team’s game blacked out?
Regional games are only shown in a team’s broadcast territory. If you live elsewhere, the regional feed is blacked out on your local channel.
How many games are in the 2026-27 NHL season?
The NHL regular season is now 84 games per team.
Why is my team’s game blacked out?
Blackouts come from regional broadcast rights and national exclusives. If you are outside a team’s market, its regional feed can be blocked; if a game is a national exclusive, the regional feed may go dark in-market. Carrying both the regional and national channels avoids the problem.
How do I watch an out-of-market NHL team?
You need the regional channel that owns that team’s games, which an IPTV service with the full Sportsnet and TSN regional lineup provides, or a league streaming package. Our team guides cover the specifics.
