The Devils have spent the last few seasons flashing contender-level talent but haven’t found much consistency. New Jersey missed the playoffs last season, leading to a busy offseason under new general manager Sunny Mehta. Nico Hischier recommitted long-term, and Anthony Mantha joined an already talented forward group. But the biggest question remains whether Jack Hughes can stay healthy enough to drive another playoff push.
The viewing picture is more stable, although local streaming has a new home. MSG Networks still carries regional Devils broadcasts throughout the New York metropolitan area, while standalone MSG+ subscriptions have moved from The Gotham Sports App to DAZN.
That gives some Devils fans a different viewing path this season. Below, we’ll break down how to watch New Jersey Devils games in and out of market, plus the complete TV schedule and the best plans for each type of fan.
What channels have New Jersey Devils games?
Most regional Devils games air on MSG Networks, with individual broadcasts rotating among MSG, MSGSN, MSG2, and MSGSN2. You can get MSG Networks through participating providers or stream it directly with an MSG+ subscription via DAZN.
Outside the Devils’ home territory, regional broadcasts generally stream through NHL Power Play in the ESPN app with ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited. NHL Center Ice remains the traditional cable and satellite alternative.
National broadcasts air throughout the season on ABC, ESPN, and TNT, with select matchups streaming on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu.
Want radio coverage? The Devils Hockey Network streams every game through NewJerseyDevils.com and the Devils + Prudential Center App. You can also score play-by-play NHL coverage with a TuneIn Premium subscription.
2026–2027 New Jersey Devils TV schedule
The Devils’ expanded 84-game schedule runs from October 1 through April 10. New Jersey has 13 back-to-back sets and a season-high seven-game road stretch from January 28 to February 18, with the NHL All-Star break providing a mid-trip pause.
The season also ends with four straight games at Prudential Center, including Metropolitan Division matchups against the Islanders and Penguins. Keep scrolling for the complete schedule with Eastern start times and currently announced U.S. TV and streaming information.
NHL - New Jersey Devils Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | |||
Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | NHL Network, MSG | |
Monday, Sept. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN, MSGN | |
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network, MSGSN | |
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, MSG | |
October | |||
Thursday, Oct. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, MSG | |
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Monday, Oct. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network, MSGSN | |
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSG2 | |
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 1:00 p.m. | NHL Network, MSGSN | |
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSG, MSG2 | |
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
At Dallas Stars | Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN |
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Friday, Oct. 30 | 6:00 p.m. | NHL Network, MSGSN | |
November | |||
Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Nov. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSG2 | |
Sunday, Nov. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network, MSGSN | |
Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Thursday, Nov. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Saturday, Nov. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSG | |
Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Saturday, Nov. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Monday, Nov. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network, MSG, BJHN | |
Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSG2 | |
Friday, Nov. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
Saturday, Nov. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, MSGSN | |
December | |||
Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Saturday, Dec. 5 | 3:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Monday, Dec. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Dec. 12 | 1:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Tuesday, Dec. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 | |
Thursday, Dec. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Dec. 19 | Noon | MSGSN | |
Sunday, Dec. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Tuesday, Dec. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 | |
Saturday, Dec. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG | |
Sunday, Dec. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
At Utah Mammoth | Tuesday, Dec. 29 | 9:00 p.m. | MSGSN |
January | |||
Friday, Jan. 1 | 4:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video, MSGSN | |
Saturday, Jan. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | MSG | |
Monday, Jan. 4 | 10:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Thursday, Jan. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG | |
Saturday, Jan. 9 | Noon | MSG | |
Tuesday, Jan. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Wednesday, Jan. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Saturday, Jan. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Tuesday, Jan. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Jan. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Saturday, Jan. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | MSG2 | |
Sunday, Jan. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Tuesday, Jan. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Thursday, Jan. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Saturday, Jan. 30 | 3:30 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Sunday, Jan. 31 | 4:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
February | |||
Wednesday, Feb. 3 | 9:00 p.m. | MSG2 | |
Saturday, Feb. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | MSG | |
Tuesday, Feb. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Thursday, Feb. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Saturday, Feb. 20 | 1:30 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Sunday, Feb. 21 | 6:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Tuesday, Feb. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Friday, Feb. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 | |
Sunday, Feb. 28 | 3:30 p.m. | ||
March | |||
Tuesday, March 2 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Thursday, March 4 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, March 5 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Tuesday, March 9 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 | |
Thursday, March 11 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Saturday, March 13 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG, MSG2 | |
Thursday, March 18 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Saturday, March 20 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Tuesday, March 23 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Thursday, March 25 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Saturday, March 27 | 7:00 p.m. | MSG2 | |
Monday, March 29 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Wednesday, March 31 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
April | |||
Saturday, April 3 | 5:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Sunday, April 4 | 4:30 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, April 6 | 7:30 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Thursday, April 8 | 7:00 p.m. | MSGSN | |
Saturday, April 10 | 6:00 p.m. | MSG2 |
Best TV plans for watching the New Jersey Devils
Watching the Devils comes down to one big question: are you inside or outside the MSG Networks broadcast territory? Local fans need MSG for most of the schedule, while out-of-market fans can rely on NHL Power Play for regional broadcasts.
Our three picks cover those different needs. DIRECTV is the most complete all-in-one option for local fans, MSG+ on DAZN is the simplest standalone regional stream, and ESPN Unlimited gives out-of-market viewers the broadest ESPN-based coverage.
Best Overall
DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack is a strong all-in-one option for Devils fans, with ESPN, TNT, truTV, NHL Network, ABC in eligible markets, and ESPN Unlimited access. In-market subscribers can also add MyHome Team to get MSG Networks, giving local fans regional Devils coverage alongside the national channels they need for the rest of the schedule. Availability can still vary by location, so it’s worth checking your local lineup before signing up.
Best for Local Streaming
If you want MSG without a full live TV package, MSG+ is still the most direct route. Standalone MSG+ subscriptions have moved from Gotham Sports to DAZN, where eligible in-market viewers can stream Devils games, pregame and postgame coverage, and other MSG programming.
This option handles the regional portion of the schedule, but it doesn’t replace ESPN or TNT Sports for nationally exclusive games. Regional eligibility and blackout rules still apply.
Best for Out-of-Market Fans
ESPN Unlimited is the most complete ESPN option for Devils fans outside the team’s home territory. NHL Power Play in the ESPN app carries regional Devils broadcasts out of market, while the Unlimited plan also includes ESPN, ESPN+, and ABC coverage.
You’ll still need separate access to TNT for those national exclusives. If you only care about the out-of-market NHL Power Play package and don’t need the full ESPN channel lineup, ESPN Select is the cheaper alternative.
How to watch the New Jersey Devils FAQ
Can I watch the New Jersey Devils for free?
Not reliably. Most Devils games require access to MSG Networks, ESPN platforms, or TNT Sports, so there's no season-long free viewing option. Some live TV streaming services, like DIRECTV and Fubo, occasionally offer free trials that can provide temporary access, but availability and terms change throughout the season.
How do I watch out-of-market Devils games?
If you live outside the Devils' regional territory, most MSG-produced games stream through NHL Power Play in the ESPN app with ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited. NHL Center Ice is the cable and satellite alternative.
Does ESPN Unlimited show every Devils game?
No, ESPN Unlimited covers NHL Power Play out-of-market games and any Devils national appearances on ESPN or ABC. But local blackouts still apply, and you'll need separate TNT access for matchups exclusive to TNT Sports.
Who are the New Jersey Devils TV announcers?
Don La Greca handles Devils play-by-play on MSG Networks alongside longtime analyst and former Devils defenseman Ken Daneyko.
Can I watch the New Jersey Devils in Canada?
Yes. Sportsnet+ Premium provides broad out-of-market Devils coverage in Canada, subject to regional and national restrictions. Wednesday Night Hockey is now exclusive to Prime Video in Canada, so the exact service you need depends on the matchup.
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 remembers the Devils’ defense-first championship years and has watched the franchise evolve into the faster, skill-driven team built around its current core.
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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