After years of banging on the door, the Carolina Hurricanes finally kicked it down. Carolina won its second Stanley Cup by going 16–3 in the playoffs and defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games, ending a 20-year wait since Rod Brind’Amour captained the franchise to its first championship. Most of that title-winning roster is back, so the Canes enter their title defense with a familiar core led by Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers, Andrei Svechnikov, and Jaccob Slavin.
The viewing setup, however, has changed dramatically. FanDuel Sports Network South is no longer the regional home of the Hurricanes. The team has launched Hurricanes Hockey Network, which will carry local broadcasts and stream in market through a separate subscription on Amazon Prime Video.
That means even longtime Caniacs have a few new details to learn before puck drop. Below, I’ll break down how to watch Carolina Hurricanes games locally and out of market, along with the complete TV schedule and the best viewing options for each type of fan.
What channels have Carolina Hurricanes games?
Local fans can watch most Carolina Hurricanes games on Hurricanes Hockey Network (HHN), with direct-to-consumer streaming available through Amazon Prime Video. If you’re outside the Canes’ broadcast territory, you can stream many HHN games through NHL Power Play via ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited. NHL Center Ice remains the cable and satellite alternative.
Nationally exclusive Hurricanes games appear on ESPN and TNT, with select matchups streaming on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu.
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.
2026–2027 Carolina Hurricanes TV schedule
Carolina’s 84-game schedule features marquee matchups from top to bottom. Early highlights include a Stanley Cup banner ceremony against Florida and an overseas trip to face Seattle in the NHL Global Series in Finland. The slate also includes high-stakes Stanley Cup Final rematches against Vegas, with key battles both at home in Raleigh and on the road.
To make tracking every matchup effortless during another championship push, check out the full TV schedule below. We’ll keep this table updated throughout the season whenever puck drops or channel assignments shift.
NHL - Carolina Hurricanes Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | |||
Sunday, Sept. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hurricanes.com | |
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network, Hurricanes.com | |
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hurricanes.com | |
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hurricanes.com | |
September | |||
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 5:00 p.m. | ||
October | |||
Friday, Oct. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Sunday, Oct. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network, HHN | |
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 6:45 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, HHN | |
November | |||
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | NHL Network, HHN | |
Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Thursday, Nov. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 8:00 p.m. | HHN | |
At Seattle Kraken (in Helsinki) | Thursday, Nov. 12 | Noon | HHN |
Seattle Kraken (in Helsinki) | Saturday, Nov. 14 | 1:00 p.m. | HHN |
Thursday, Nov. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, Nov. 21 | 1:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Sunday, Nov. 22 | 12:30 p.m. | HHN | |
Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Nov. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Monday, Nov. 30 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
December | |||
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, Dec. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Friday, Dec. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Sunday, Dec. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, Dec. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
At Utah Mammoth | Thursday, Dec. 17 | 9:00 p.m. | HHN |
Friday, Dec. 18 | 9:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Monday, Dec. 21 | 10:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, Dec. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Monday, Dec. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, Dec. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Thursday, Dec. 31 | 2:00 p.m. | HHN | |
January | |||
Saturday, Jan. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, Jan. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Thursday, Jan. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, Jan. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, Jan. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Thursday, Jan. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Friday, Jan. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Sunday, Jan. 17 | 6:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Thursday, Jan. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, Jan. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, HHN | |
Monday, Jan. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, Jan. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Thursday, Jan. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Jan. 30 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
February | |||
Tuesday, Feb. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Feb. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Feb. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, Feb. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Thursday, Feb. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Friday, Feb. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Sunday, Feb. 21 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Feb. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Feb. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, Feb. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
March | |||
Monday, March 1 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Wednesday, March 3 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Friday, March 5 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Sunday, March 7 | 1:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, March 9 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, March 12 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, March 13 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, March 16 | 10:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, March 18 | 10:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, March 20 | 10:30 p.m. | HHN | |
At Dallas Stars | Tuesday, March 23 | 8:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, HHN |
Thursday, March 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, HHN | |
Saturday, March 27 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Monday, March 29 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Tuesday, March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
April | |||
Friday, April 2 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, April 3 | 5:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Monday, April 5 | 2:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Wednesday, April 7 | 7:00 p.m. | HHN | |
Saturday, April 10 | 6:00 p.m. | HHN |
Best TV plans for watching the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina’s local viewing setup has been completely rebuilt, so there isn’t one traditional TV provider I can point to yet for every Hurricanes game. In-market fans need Hurricanes Hockey Network for regional broadcasts, while the national slate is split between ESPN platforms and TNT Sports.
My three recommendations cover those different needs. DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack is the strongest national-TV complement, Hurricanes Hockey Network on Prime Video is the simplest local streaming option, and ESPN Unlimited makes the most sense for out-of-market fans.
Best Overall
DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack is my favorite national-TV complement for Hurricanes fans. It includes ESPN, TNT, truTV, NHL Network, and ESPN Unlimited access, covering Carolina’s currently announced national games along with plenty of league-wide action.
Pair MySports with Hurricanes Hockey Network on Prime Video, and you’ll have every currently announced regional and national Canes regular-season broadcast covered. Just don’t assume DIRECTV itself carries HHN yet. As of this writing, the Hurricanes haven’t announced their cable and satellite distribution partners.
Best for Local Streaming
For local cord-cutters, Hurricanes Hockey Network on Amazon Prime Video is the most straightforward option. The HHN subscription costs $19.99 per month or $99.99 for an annual pass and includes the Canes’ regional broadcasts, pregame and postgame coverage, and additional team programming.
Here’s the unique part: You don’t need an Amazon Prime membership. A free Amazon account is enough to purchase the HHN subscription, so don’t sign up for Prime solely because you think it’s required for Hurricanes games.
Best for Out-of-Market Fans
ESPN Unlimited is the most complete ESPN option for Canes fans outside the team’s television territory. NHL Power Play in the ESPN app carries Carolina’s regional broadcasts out of market, while the plan also includes ESPN, ESPN+, and the other ESPN networks.
You’ll still need separate access to TNT for Carolina’s TNT exclusives. If all you really want is NHL Power Play and the ESPN+ portion of the schedule, ESPN Select is the cheaper alternative.
How to watch the Carolina Hurricanes FAQ
Can I watch the Carolina Hurricanes for free?
Not reliably. Hurricanes Hockey Network's confirmed streaming option requires a paid subscription, and the team hasn't announced a free over-the-air package. Some live TV services may offer temporary free trials for national games, but availability and terms can change.
What happened to FanDuel Sports Network South?
FanDuel Sports Network South is no longer the Hurricanes' regional TV home. Carolina launched Hurricanes Hockey Network, a team-owned regional sports network that now produces and distributes the Canes' local broadcasts.
Do I need Amazon Prime to stream Hurricanes Hockey Network?
No, you need a free Amazon account to purchase the separate Hurricanes Hockey Network subscription through Prime Video. But a paid Amazon Prime membership isn't required.
How do I watch out-of-market Hurricanes games?
Outside Carolina's television territory, regional Hurricanes broadcasts generally stream through NHL Power Play in the ESPN app with ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited. NHL Center Ice is the cable and satellite alternative.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com Contributing Writer Ian McLaren has covered the NHL for nearly two decades and hosts the daily “Locked On Bruins” podcast. He’s followed the Hurricanes franchise from its Hartford roots through the 2006 championship and its transformation into one of the NHL’s most consistently competitive teams.
To build our NHL viewing guides, Ian reviews official team schedules, regional and national broadcast information, streaming access rules, and TV provider lineups. CableTV.com also revisits these pages as channel assignments, media rights, streaming services, and provider packages change. Learn more about our process on our How We Rank page.
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