Few NHL teams have reinvented themselves like the Carolina Hurricanes. Once best known for their underdog 2006 Cup win, the Canes have become one of the league’s most consistent contenders under Rod Brind’Amour. Their fans, the rowdy “Caniacs,” have turned Raleigh’s Lenovo Center into one of the loudest rinks in hockey.
The 2025–2026 season brings fresh expectations. Newcomer Nikolaj Ehlers joins Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov up front, while Seth Jarvis continues his rise as a dynamic young winger. With Jaccob Slavin steadying the blue line and Pyotr Kochetkov in goal, Carolina remains built to contend.
Of course, following the Canes on TV means navigating a tricky mix of regional and national broadcasts. That’s why I’ve broken down every way to watch the Hurricanes this season—whether you’re in Raleigh, across the Southeast, or out of market.
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What channels have Carolina Hurricanes games?
The Carolina Hurricanes’ regional broadcasts air on FanDuel Sports Network South (FDSS). This is your go-to channel for nearly every regular-season game and is available throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
For fans outside the team’s home region, NHL Power Play on ESPN+ is the go-to streaming option. It carries more than 1,000 out-of-market NHL games each season, including nearly every Canes broadcast.
Select Hurricanes matchups will also air nationally on ABC, ESPN, and TNT, as part of the NHL’s U.S. broadcast deal.
Want radio coverage? You can listen to Carolina Hurricanes games on WCMC-FM (99.9 The Fan), the ESPN Radio affiliate that serves the Raleigh-Durham area.
2025–2026 Carolina Hurricanes TV schedule
The Carolina Hurricanes’ broadcast calendar is full of must-watch games. Sebastian Aho remains the engine up front, newcomer Nikolaj Ehlers adds fresh scoring punch, and Seth Jarvis continues his rise as one of the NHL’s top young wingers.
Fans will want to circle every rivalry night against the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers, which always brings a playoff-level intensity. You’ll find many of those marquee clashes on national networks like ESPN and TNT.
To help you follow every moment of the Canes’ Stanley Cup pursuit, I’ve outlined the complete 2025–2026 TV schedule below. I’ll keep it updated with all the latest start times and broadcast information.
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | Monday, Sept. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | Hurricanes.com |
| Florida Panthers | Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Friday, Sept. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | Hurricanes.com |
| Nashville Predators | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | Hurricanes.com |
| At Florida Panthers | Monday, Sept. 29 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Nashville Predators | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 4:00 p.m. | TBA |
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October |
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| New Jersey Devils | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At San Jose Sharks | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Anaheim Ducks | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Los Angeles Kings | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Monday, Oct. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Colorado Avalanche | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Dallas Stars | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Islanders | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
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November |
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| At Boston Bruins | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Rangers | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Minnesota Wild | Thursday, Nov. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Buffalo Sabres | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Maple Leafs | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Capitals | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Vancouver Canucks | Friday, Nov. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Edmonton Oilers | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Bruins | Monday, Nov. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Wild | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Friday, Nov. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Buffalo Sabres | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Rangers | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Winnipeg Jets | Friday, Nov. 28 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Calgary Flames | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
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December |
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| Toronto Maple Leafs | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| Nashville Predators | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| San Jose Sharks | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At Washington Capitals | Thursday, Dec. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia Flyers | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Nashville Predators | Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Florida Panthers | Friday, Dec. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Florida Panthers | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Detroit Red Wings | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Rangers | Monday, Dec. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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January |
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| Montreal Canadiens | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Colorado Avalanche | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New Jersey Devils | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Dallas Stars | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Anaheim Ducks | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Seattle Kraken | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Detroit Red Wings | Monday, Jan. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At St. Louis Blues | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| Florida Panthers | Friday, Jan. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New Jersey Devils | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Buffalo Sabres | Monday, Jan. 19 | 1:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At Ottawa Senators | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Utah Mammoth | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Capitals | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
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February |
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| Los Angeles Kings | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Ottawa Senators | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Rangers | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Detroit Red Wings | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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March |
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| At Seattle Kraken | Monday, March 2 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vancouver Canucks | Wednesday, March 4 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Edmonton Oilers | Friday, March 6 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Calgary Flames | Saturday, March 7 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, March 10 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| St. Louis Blues | Thursday, March 12 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Saturday, March 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Tuesday, March 17 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Wednesday, March 18 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Maple Leafs | Friday, March 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Pittsburgh Penguins | Sunday, March 22 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Montreal Canadiens | Tuesday, March 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New Jersey Devils | Saturday, March 28 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Montreal Canadiens | Sunday, March 29 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Tuesday, March 31 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
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April |
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| Columbus Blue Jackets | Thursday, April 2 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Islanders | Saturday, April 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Ottawa Senators | Sunday, April 5 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Bruins | Tuesday, April 7 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Blackhawks | Thursday, April 9 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Mammoth | Saturday, April 11 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia Flyers | Monday, April 13 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Islanders | Tuesday, April 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Carolina Hurricanes
Hurricanes coverage in the United States
To follow the Hurricanes this season, you’ll need a TV plan that covers the national NHL broadcasters like ESPN and TNT. Most major live TV services, including Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum, and YouTube TV, will have you covered for those primetime games.
But if you want one service that truly does it all for a Canes fan, my top recommendation is Stream with DIRECTV. It’s uniquely positioned to handle every viewing scenario. For fans in the Carolinas, the CHOICE package and above includes FanDuel Sports Network South for all the local games. And what about fans outside the region? Every DIRECTV base plan now includes ESPN+ access, so you’re all set with out-of-market coverage, too.
Of course, if you’re a local cord-cutter who doesn’t want a full live TV package, you have another great option. You can subscribe directly to FanDuel Sports Network’s streaming service. A subscription gets you every in-market Hurricanes game, and as a bonus for Carolina sports fans, it also includes local Charlotte Hornets broadcasts.
Canadian TV and streaming options
For fans north of the border, Hurricanes coverage comes through a mix of national broadcasters and streaming services. Sportsnet and TVA Sports air select Carolina games each season, usually when the Canes face Canadian opponents or are featured on Hockey Night in Canada.
The best TV plan for full-season access is Sportsnet+ Premium. It streams nearly every out-of-market game, giving you access to the U.S. regional broadcasts from FanDuel Sports Network South.
Since debuting last year, Prime Monday Night Hockey on Amazon Prime Video has been the exclusive home of Monday night NHL matchups in Canada. It’s worth checking Prime Video’s schedule to see if any Canes games are included in those national prime-time slots.
How to watch the Carolina Hurricanes for free
Watching the Hurricanes doesn’t always require a monthly subscription. Several live TV streaming services like DIRECTV and Fubo offer free trials that include key channels like FanDuel Sports Network South and ESPN. By timing these trials around key matchups, you can catch the Canes without paying upfront.
Another free way to watch is with a digital antenna. Any national Hurricanes game that airs on ABC will be available to watch over the air at no cost. While it won’t get you much, it’s still a solid way to follow stars crucial league coverage without committing to another subscription.
How to watch the Carolina Hurricanes FAQ
How do I watch out-of-market Hurricanes games?
For U.S. fans outside the Southeast, your best combination is ESPN+ for out-of-market coverage and a live TV service for national matchups. Services like DIRECTV and Hulu + Live TV are ideal, as they include ESPN+ access alongside the national NHL channels.
Does ESPN+ show every Hurricanes game?
Not exactly. ESPN+ is your home for nearly all live, out-of-market games, but it is subject to blackouts. Any game airing nationally on ABC, ESPN, or TNT will be blacked out, as will local games on FanDuel Sports Network South if you're in the team’s home market.
Can I watch the Carolina Hurricanes in Canada?
Yes, Canadian fans have a few key ways to watch the Hurricanes. For most out-of-market games, your primary service is a Sportsnet+ Premium subscription. A handful of high-profile games will also air on national channels like Sportsnet and TVA Sports, while Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for select Monday night games.
Will the Hurricanes finally make it back to the Stanley Cup Final?
That’s the big question in Raleigh. The Hurricanes have been one of the NHL’s most consistent regular-season teams under Rod Brind’Amour. But postseason frustration has lingered—they haven’t reached the Stanley Cup Final since their 2006 championship run. Recent history has been especially painful. Carolina advanced to the Eastern Conference Final in both 2023 and 2025, only to be eliminated by the Florida Panthers each time. The 2023 sweep was particularly brutal, with every game decided by a single goal, while the 2025 series again exposed the Canes’ struggle to finish chances against elite opponents. Still, the 2025–2026 roster has the tools to change that narrative. Sebastian Aho remains the heartbeat of the offense, while Nikolaj Ehlers adds dynamic scoring and Seth Jarvis continues to blossom. Combine that with Jaccob Slavin’s shutdown defense and Pyotr Kochetkov’s steady goaltending, and the Canes have as balanced a lineup as any team in the East. The Metro Division is loaded with rivals like the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals, and the playoff path will be grueling. But if Carolina can finally turn its offensive depth into consistent postseason production, the Caniacs might just see their team playing for the Cup again this spring.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com’s NHL viewing guides are written by experts who live and breathe the game. This article was created by Ian McLaren, a lifelong hockey fan who has covered the NHL for nearly 20 years. As host of the Locked On Boston Bruins podcast, he’s tracked the Hurricanes franchise since its days as the Hartford Whalers and has watched Carolina evolve into one of the league’s most consistent contenders.
To create this guide, Ian reviewed the full 2025–2026 NHL broadcast schedule and double-checked every channel and streaming service listed here. His goal is to give every Hurricanes fan—from the Carolinas to across North America—the most accurate and reliable TV info for watching their team.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
