The New Jersey Devils head into 2025–2026 as one of the NHL’s most intriguing teams. Jack Hughes is a full-fledged superstar, and with Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Luke Hughes in support, expectations in Newark are sky-high. Fans at Prudential Center have been waiting for a deep playoff run, and this young, skilled roster looks ready to make it happen.
Catching every Devils game on TV, though, can be tricky. You’ll have to navigate local games on MSG Networks, national broadcasts on ESPN and TNT, and streaming exclusives on ESPN+. But whether you’re in New Jersey or watching from Canada, there are reliable ways to stay connected.
This guide has all the answers. I’ll break down the channels, the best TV plans for local and out-of-market fans, and even give you tips for watching for free. If you’re ready to follow Hughes and company from opening night to a potential playoff push, here’s how to do it.
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What channels have New Jersey Devils games?
Most New Jersey Devils games air on MSG Networks, which covers New Jersey, New York, and much of the Tri-State area. You can watch MSG through a local cable provider or stream it directly with an MSG+ subscription via The Gotham Sports App.
For out-of-market fans, nearly every Devils game that isn’t nationally televised is available on ESPN+ (streaming) and NHL Center Ice (cable/satellite).
National broadcasts air throughout the season on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NHL Network. These games are widely available through most major TV and streaming packages, though they’re typically blacked out on MSG.
Want radio coverage? You can listen to every Devils game on their flagship radio station, WFAN (101.9 FM / 660 AM). The broadcast is also available on affiliate stations across New Jersey and streams via the Audacy app.
2025–2026 New Jersey Devils TV schedule
This season’s Devils schedule is loaded with must-watch matchups. Metro Division showdowns with the Rangers, Islanders, and Flyers always come with extra juice, while games against contenders like the Hurricanes and Panthers will be key tests of New Jersey’s progress.
Expect plenty of national exposure too—Jack Hughes and the Devils are regulars on ESPN and TNT’s primetime slots. And of course, rivalry nights at Prudential Center, especially when the Rangers visit, remain some of the loudest, most electric atmospheres in the league.
Here’s the complete 2025–2026 Devils TV schedule. I’ll keep it updated with start times and channel listings as the season progresses.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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October |
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| At Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Monday, Oct. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Florida Panthers | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Edmonton Oilers | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 3:30 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Toronto Maple Leafs | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Minnesota Wild | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| San Jose Sharks | Friday, Oct. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Colorado Avalanche | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 1:00 p.m. | MSGSN, NHL Network |
| At Colorado Avalanche | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 9:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
| At San Jose Sharks | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 10:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
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November |
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| At Los Angeles Kings | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 9:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Anaheim Ducks | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Montreal Canadiens | Thursday, Nov. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 12:30 p.m. | MSGSN |
| New York Islanders | Monday, Nov. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Chicago Blackhawks | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Washington Capitals | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network |
| At Florida Panthers | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Philadelphia Flyers | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Detroit Red Wings | Monday, Nov. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| St. Louis Blues | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
| At Buffalo Sabres | Friday, Nov. 28 | 4:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
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December |
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| Columbus Blue Jackets | Monday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Dallas Stars | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Friday, Dec. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Boston Bruins | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG |
| At Ottawa Senators | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Thursday, Dec. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG |
| Anaheim Ducks | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 12:30 p.m. | MSG |
| Vancouver Canucks | Sunday, Dec. 14 | 12:30 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Utah Mammoth | Friday, Dec. 19 | 9:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
| Buffalo Sabres | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At New York Islanders | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
| Washington Capitals | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
| At Toronto Maple Leafs | Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
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January |
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| Utah Mammoth | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 3:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At New York Islanders | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At Pittsburgh Penguins | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 2:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Minnesota Wild | Monday, Jan. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Seattle Kraken | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Calgary Flames | Monday, Jan. 19 | 9:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Edmonton Oilers | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Vancouver Canucks | Friday, Jan. 23 | 10:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Seattle Kraken | Sunday, Jan. 25 | 4:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Winnipeg Jets | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Nashville Predators | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Ottawa Senators | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG |
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February |
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| Columbus Blue Jackets | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| New York Islanders | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Buffalo Sabres | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Pittsburgh Penguins | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG |
| At St. Louis Blues | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 5:00 p.m. | MSG |
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March |
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| Florida Panthers | Tuesday, March 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Wednesday, March 4 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| New York Rangers | Saturday, March 7 | 3:00 p.m. | ABC |
| Detroit Red Wings | Sunday, March 8 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Calgary Flames | Thursday, March 12 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Los Angeles Kings | Saturday, March 14 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Boston Bruins | Monday, March 16 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At New York Rangers | Wednesday, March 18 | 7:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Washington Capitals | Friday, March 20 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Dallas Stars | Tuesday, March 24 | 8:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
| At Nashville Predators | Thursday, March 26 | 8:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
| At Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, March 28 | 5:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Sunday, March 29 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At New York Rangers | Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
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April |
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| Washington Capitals | Thursday, April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| Montreal Canadiens | Saturday, April 4 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG |
| At Montreal Canadiens | Sunday, April 5 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Tuesday, April 7 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Thursday, April 9 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| At Detroit Red Wings | Saturday, April 11 | 5:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
| Ottawa Senators | Sunday, April 12 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
| At Boston Bruins | Tuesday, April 14 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG |
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Best TV plans for watching the New Jersey Devils
Devils coverage in the United States
In the U.S., the most complete, all-in-one service for any Devils fan is Stream with DIRECTV. It’s uniquely suited to serve both local and out-of-market fans. If you’re in the New Jersey area, the CHOICE package and above get you MSG Network for in-market games, plus national channels like ESPN and TNT. For fans outside the MSG area, every DIRECTV base plan now includes ESPN Unlimited, so you get ESPN+ for all the out-of-market games, too.
Of course, if you’re a local cord-cutter who doesn’t want a full live TV package, you can subscribe directly to MSG+. It’s available through The Gotham Sports App and is a great standalone option for catching all in-market broadcasts.
Canadian TV and streaming options
For Canadian fans, the simplest way to watch the Devils all season is with a Sportsnet+ Premium subscription. As someone in Canada who follows U.S.-based teams, I can tell you it’s the most headache-free option. It streams nearly every out-of-market game, putting almost the entire Devils schedule on one platform so you’re not scrambling between several services to keep up with the team.
The one thing to keep an eye on is that you’ll also need Amazon Prime Video. Since 2024, Prime Video has been the exclusive home for Monday night NHL games in Canada, and the Devils show up there on occasion.
How to watch the New Jersey Devils for free
While most Devils games require a subscription, there are a few clever ways to watch for free. The most effective strategy is to time your sign-up for a free trial around a must-watch game.
Platforms like DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV often run trial periods that include access to national NHL channels. You can also sign up for ESPN+ on a monthly basis and cancel before the first billing date if you only need short-term out-of-market access.
Pro tip for Canadian fans: The best truly free option is streaming Hockey Night in Canada games on CBC Gem. For other games, keep an eye out for free trials from Sportsnet+ (for national games) and Prime Video (for Monday Night Hockey).
How to watch the New Jersey Devils FAQ
How can I watch the Devils if I don’t live in New Jersey?
The easiest way to follow the Devils outside their local market is with ESPN+, which streams nearly every out-of-market regular-season game live and on demand. But you’ll also need a separate service to catch the nationally televised matchups on ABC, ESPN, and TNT.
Does ESPN+ show every Devils game?
Not quite. ESPN+ carries all out-of-market regular-season Devils games that aren’t impacted by local or national blackouts. The good news? Every NHL game is available on demand via ESPN+ after it ends, so you can always catch up later.
How can I stream MSG without cable?
You can stream MSG Networks without cable in a couple of ways. Live TV streaming services like DIRECTV and Fubo offer the regional sports network. Otherwise, the simplest option is through The Gotham Sports App, a standalone streaming service that gives you access to in-market Devils games and other MSG programming.
Who are the New Jersey Devils commentators?
Starting this season, Don La Greca will be the Devils’ lead play-by-play announcer for MSG Networks. Analyst Ken Daneyko will join him in the booth.
Are the Devils legit Stanley Cup contenders?
On paper, the Devils boast one of the NHL’s most exciting young cores. Jack Hughes has blossomed into a superstar, with Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Luke Hughes rounding out a fast, skilled lineup. If they get steady goaltending and stay healthy, New Jersey has the talent to make a serious run—especially if Jack’s brother Luke takes the next step as a star defenseman. That said, the Metropolitan Division is loaded with contenders like the Rangers, Hurricanes, and Penguins. The Devils might not be the outright favorites yet, but they’re firmly in the mix and dangerous enough to beat anyone in a seven-game series.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com’s NHL viewing guides are built by writers who live and breathe the game. This article was written by Ian McLaren, a lifelong hockey fan who has covered the league for nearly 20 years. He remembers when the Devils lifted Cups on the back of stifling defense, and he finds today’s fast-paced version of New Jersey hockey even more entertaining.
To create this guide, Ian reviewed the full 2025–2026 NHL broadcast schedule and double-checked every channel and streaming service. His goal is to give every Devils fan—from Jersey to across North America—the clearest, most reliable info for watching their team.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
