The Dallas Stars are ready to shine in the 2025–2026 season. With a core of elite forwards, a deep blue line, and one of the NHL’s best young goaltenders, Dallas looks poised for another deep playoff run. Jason Robertson continues to light up score sheets, while Roope Hintz, Wyatt Johnston, and new arrival Mikko Rantanen give the Stars one of the most dangerous top-six groups in hockey.
But Stars hockey isn’t just about on-ice performance. The green jerseys, the roar inside American Airlines Center, and the chants of “STARS!” after every anthem make Dallas one of the league’s most passionate markets.
Victory+ was introduced last season as a direct-to-consumer streaming option for in-market Dallas Stars fans. This season, this free streaming service is a key way to follow the team. I’ve created this complete guide to help you keep up with every shift, covering everything from the new local streaming home to the national broadcast schedule.
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What channels have Dallas Stars games?
You can watch all in-market Dallas Stars games on Victory+, the team’s free direct-to-consumer streaming partner. Fans across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas can stream every non-national Stars game on Victory+ at no cost. But if you’re outside that local region, you’ll need ESPN+ (streaming) or NHL Center Ice (cable/satellite) for complete out-of-market coverage.
Nationally, Stars games will appear across ESPN, TNT, and ABC this season. Select national matchups will also stream exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu throughout the campaign.
Want radio coverage? Stars games are broadcast locally on Sportsradio 96.7 (FM) and 1310 The Ticket (AM) in Dallas–Fort Worth. You can also stream live game audio with a TuneIn Premium subscription.
2025–2026 Dallas Stars TV schedule
The Dallas Stars are in their 33rd year in Texas with a massive chip on their shoulder after last season’s exit in the Western Conference Finals. This team is absolutely loaded. With stars like Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen, and newcomer Mikko Rantanen leading the charge, the Stars boast one of the most talented rosters in the entire league.
The big question is whether they can finally get over the hump and bring another Stanley Cup back to Dallas. To help you follow their championship push, I’ve laid out the complete Stars TV schedule below.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET)/Result | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| St. Louis Blues | Saturday, Sept. 20 | W 2-1 | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| Minnesota Wild | Tuesday, Sept. 23 | W 3-2 | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| At Minnesota Wild | Thursday, Sept. 25 | W 5-2 | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| At Colorado Avalanche | Saturday, Sept. 27 | L 1-4 | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| At St. Louis Blues | Tuesday, Sept. 30 | W 5-3 | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| Colorado Avalanche | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 6:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
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October |
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| At Winnipeg Jets | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| At Colorado Avalanche | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 9:00 p.m. | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| Minnesota Wild | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Vancouver Canucks | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| At St. Louis Blues | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| Los Angeles Kings | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| At Nashville Predators | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+, ESPN+ |
| Washington Capitals | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
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November |
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| At Florida Panthers | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 6:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Edmonton Oilers | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| Anaheim Ducks | Thursday, Nov. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Nashville Predators | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 3:30 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Seattle Kraken | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Ottawa Senators | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Montreal Canadiens | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| New York Islanders | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Vancouver Canucks | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Calgary Flames | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 10:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Edmonton Oilers | Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 9:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Seattle Kraken | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 10:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Utah Mammoth | Friday, Nov. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Ottawa Senators | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
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December |
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| At New York Rangers | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At New Jersey Devils | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| San Jose Sharks | Friday, Dec. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Minnesota Wild | Thursday, Dec. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Florida Panthers | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Los Angeles Kings | Monday, Dec. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At San Jose Sharks | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 10:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Anaheim Ducks | Friday, Dec. 19 | 10:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Detroit Red Wings | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Victory+, TNT, HBO Max |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Buffalo Sabres | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
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January |
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| At Chicago Blackhawks | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 8:30 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Montreal Canadiens | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 2:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Carolina Hurricanes | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Washington Capitals | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+, TNT, HBO Max |
| At San Jose Sharks | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 4:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Los Angeles Kings | Monday, Jan. 12 | 10:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Anaheim Ducks | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Utah Mammoth | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 9:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 2:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Boston Bruins | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| St. Louis Blues | Friday, Jan. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At St. Louis Blues | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At Utah Mammoth | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 9:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
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February |
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| Winnipeg Jets | Monday, Feb. 2 | 8:30 p.m. | Victory+ |
| St. Louis Blues | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Seattle Kraken | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Nashville Predators | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
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March |
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| At Vancouver Canucks | Monday, March 2 | 10:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Calgary Flames | Tuesday, March 3 | 9:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Colorado Avalanche | Friday, March 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Sunday, March 8 | 6:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Tuesday, March 10 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Edmonton Oilers | Thursday, March 12 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| Detroit Red Wings | Saturday, March 14 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Utah Mammoth | Monday, March 16 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Colorado Avalanche | Wednesday, March 18 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Minnesota Wild | Saturday, March 21 | 4:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Sunday, March 22 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| New Jersey Devils | Tuesday, March 24 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At New York Islanders | Thursday, March 26 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Pittsburgh Penguins | Saturday, March 28 | 5:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Philadelphia Flyers | Sunday, March 29 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Boston Bruins | Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
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April |
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| Winnipeg Jets | Thursday, April 2 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Colorado Avalanche | Saturday, April 4 | 3:00 p.m. | ABC |
| Calgary Flames | Tuesday, April 7 | 8:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| Minnesota Wild | Thursday, April 9 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| New York Rangers | Saturday, April 11 | 5:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Toronto Maple Leafs | Monday, April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Victory+ |
| At Buffalo Sabres | Wednesday, April 15 | 7:00 p.m. | Victory+ |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Dallas Stars
In the U.S., Dallas Stars fans have more ways than ever to follow the team. But you’ll ultimately want a TV plan that covers both local and national broadcasts. To simplify things, I’ve outlined my two top recommendations for building the perfect TV setup below.
Victory+ (Free)
For local Dallas Stars fans, the most essential service is also the cheapest. Victory+ is the team’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, and it’s an absolute game-changer. If you live in the team’s broadcast territory, you can stream every non-national Stars game and exclusive team content for free.
Our CableTV.com team has tested Victory+ on various streaming devices, including Apple TV and Roku, and found the app to be a reliable, high-quality viewing experience. While the app is not natively available on all smart TVs, using a supported streaming stick gives you a smooth stream with excellent picture quality.
Hulu + Live TV ($81.99–$95.99/mo.)
To complete your Stars coverage, you’ll need a TV subscription that carries ESPN and TNT channels. My top recommendation here is Hulu + Live TV. While the live TV streaming service is on the expensive side and lacks NHL Network, it remains a powerful choice for NHL coverage.
Hulu + Live TV provides all the key national networks and includes ESPN+ at no extra cost, giving you immediate access to all out-of-market NHL games. That’s crucial for Dallas fans outside the Victory+ viewing area.
Additionally, Hulu + Live TV comes with unlimited DVR storage. You can even save the team to your “My Stuff” watch list to make sure you keep up with every broadcast covered.
How to watch the Dallas Stars for free
The Dallas Stars have one of the best free viewing setups, thanks to Victory+. If you’re in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Alabama, you can stream every regional matchup without a paid subscription. Victory+ also includes extended pre- and post-game coverage, as well as on-demand Stars programming, for viewers outside those states.
Your next great, truly free option is a digital antenna. Any national Stars game that airs on ABC will be available to watch over the air at no cost. It’s a simple one-time purchase that pays off all season.
For games on premium channels like ESPN and TNT, your best approach is to use a free live TV streaming trial. Services like Stream with DIRECTV and Fubo often offer trial periods, giving you short-term access. Just remember to time your sign-up around a big game.
Pro tip for Canadian fans: Your best free option is streaming Hockey Night in Canada games on the CBC Gem app when the Stars are featured.
How to watch the Dallas Stars FAQ
How can I watch out-of-market Dallas Stars games?
The best option for out-of-market fans in the U.S. is ESPN+, which streams every non-national Stars game throughout the season. NHL Center Ice is also available for existing cable and satellite TV subscribers who want out-of-market access. For Canadian viewers, the primary out-of-market service is Sportsnet+, which offers Premium and NHL Centre Ice packages to cover games not impacted by blackout restrictions.
How can I watch the Stars from Canada?
For fans in Canada, the simplest way to watch the Stars is with a Sportsnet+ Premium subscription. That’ll get you all out-of-market and U.S. vs. U.S. NHL games. But you may need additional channel access if the Stars compete against your in-market Canadian club.
Does ESPN+ show every Stars game?
Not every Dallas Stars game is available live on ESPN+. The service is your home for nearly all out-of-market games, but it’s subject to blackouts. Any game airing nationally on ABC, ESPN, or TNT will be blacked out, as will locally televised matchups.
Why are Dallas Stars games blacked out?
A Stars game is typically blacked out on a service like ESPN+ or Victory+ for one of two reasons. The first is a local blackout on ESPN+, which happens when the game is airing for free on Victory+ in the team’s home market. The second is a national blackout, which occurs when the game has been selected for an exclusive broadcast on a network like ABC, ESPN, or TNT. National blackouts can impact both ESPN+ and Victory+.
Can the Stars win the Stanley Cup this season?
The Dallas Stars came close in recent years, and the 2025–2026 roster looks built to make another serious push. With Jason Robertson continuing to emerge as one of the NHL’s most dangerous scorers, Roope Hintz anchoring the middle, and new addition Mikko Rantanen adding elite firepower, Dallas boasts a forward group that can rival any in the league. On the back end, Miro Heiskanen remains a true No. 1 defenseman. Crucially, Jake Oettinger gives the Stars the stability in net that every Cup contender needs. The Western Conference is always a grind with Colorado, Edmonton, and Vegas in the mix. But Dallas has the right blend of high-end talent, depth, and playoff experience to make another run. Whether they get all the way back to the Final will depend on health and consistency. Either way, Stars games will be must-watch TV all season because the potential is absolutely there.
Why you should trust us
This guide was created by CableTV.com contributor Ian McLaren, a seasoned hockey writer with nearly 20 years of experience. As host of the Locked On Boston Bruins podcast, he keeps a close eye on how Western Conference contenders like the Dallas Stars stack up against the competition.
To create this guide, Ian reviewed the full 2025–2026 NHL broadcast schedule and verified every channel listing and streaming service for accuracy, including the Victory+ platform. His goal is to give Stars fans the most reliable information for watching their team this season, regardless of their location.
Check out CableTV.com’s How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
