As one of the most iconic and well-followed franchises in hockey history, the Toronto Maple Leafs carry the hopes of a fanbase that spans generations.
With 13 Stanley Cup championships—but none since 1967—Leafs fans know the weight of history as well as the hunger for a breakthrough.
Every year could be the year, right?
The Maple Leafs built a 3–1 series lead against the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, only to fall in seven games. Now, the team enters the 2025–2026 NHL season once again with something to prove.
Despite the departure of longtime star winger Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Leafs still boast a formidable core led by Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly.
With a renewed focus on playoff success and a fanbase that never wavers, every game feels like a step toward redemption. Whether you’re watching from downtown Toronto or cheering from afar, here’s how to catch the Maple Leafs on TV all season long.
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What channels have Toronto Maple Leafs games?
How to watch in Canada
In my experience, it’s almost impossible not to find a Maple Leafs broadcast in Canada. Games are widely available through Sportsnet, TSN, and CBC.
Sportsnet (including Sportsnet Ontario and Sportsnet One) airs a large portion of regular-season games. Meanwhile, TSN4 holds regional rights for select midweek matchups. CBC broadcasts national Saturday games as part of Hockey Night in Canada, and TVA Sports occasionally provides Canadian French–language coverage.
If you want to catch every game, both regional and national, you’ll need access to TSN and Sportsnet.
Want radio coverage? You can tune in to every Leafs game on TSN Radio 1050 AM in Toronto. Select games are also simulcast on other Bell Media radio stations across Ontario.
How to watch in the United States
American viewers can watch out-of-market Maple Leafs games on ESPN+, which carries nearly every non-national NHL game during the regular season. Games picked for national TV in the U.S. will appear on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and occasionally NHL Network.
Live TV streaming platforms like Sling TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV carry those national channels. But my personal recommendation for Maple Leafs fans is Hulu + Live TV. That’s because Hulu + Live TV includes ESPN+ as part of its base subscription, making it a much better value for fans of Canadian NHL teams.
Since ESPN+ is essential for streaming most Leafs games in the U.S., combining it with national coverage through Hulu + Live TV is the most convenient and cost-effective option.
2025 Toronto Maple Leafs TV schedule
With Auston Matthews and William Nylander still leading the charge—and rising star Matthew Knies stepping into a bigger role—every Leafs game is must-see TV this season.
Below is the full 2025–2026 Toronto Maple Leafs TV schedule, featuring start times and channel listings.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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October |
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| Montreal Canadiens | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | Sportsnet, TVA Sports |
| At Detroit Red Wings | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| Detroit Red Wings | Monday, Oct. 13 | 2:00 p.m. | Prime Video Canada |
| Nashville Predators | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| New York Rangers | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Seattle Kraken | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | CBC, Sportsnet, NHL Network |
| New Jersey Devils | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Buffalo Sabres | Friday, Oct. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu, Sportsnet Ontario |
| Buffalo Sabres | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 5:00 p.m. | CBC, Sportsnet |
| Calgary Flames | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 6:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Sportsnet, TVA Sports, NHL Network |
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November |
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| At Philadelphia Flyers | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Monday, Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | NHL Network |
| Utah Mammoth | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Bruins | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Boston Bruins | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max, TSN4 |
| Los Angeles Kings | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | Sportsnet Ontario |
| At Chicago Blackhawks | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| St. Louis Blues | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Montreal Canadiens | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Capitals | Friday, Nov. 28 | 5:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Pittsburgh Penguins | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network |
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December |
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| At Florida Panthers | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu, TSN4 |
| At Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu, TSN4 |
| Montreal Canadiens | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Monday, Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| San Jose Sharks | Thursday, Dec. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Edmonton Oilers | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Washington Capitals | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | Sportsnet Ontario |
| At Nashville Predators | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Dallas Stars | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | Sportsnet Ontario |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 4:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max, Sportsnet Ontario |
| Ottawa Senators | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Detroit Red Wings | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | Sportsnet Ontario |
| New Jersey Devils | Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 7:00 p.m. | Sportsnet Ontario |
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January |
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| Winnipeg Jets | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Islanders | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Florida Panthers | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Philadelphia Flyers | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Vancouver Canucks | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Colorado Avalanche | Monday, Jan. 12 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Mammoth | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu, TSN4 |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, TSN4 |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Wild | Monday, Jan. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Detroit Red Wings | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Friday, Jan. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Colorado Avalanche | Sunday, Jan. 25 | 1:30 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Buffalo Sabres | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Seattle Kraken | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vancouver Canucks | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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February |
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| At Calgary Flames | Monday, Feb. 2 | 10:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Edmonton Oilers | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Florida Panthers | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Ottawa Senators | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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March |
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| Philadelphia Flyers | Monday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At New Jersey Devils | Wednesday, March 4 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At New York Rangers | Thursday, March 5 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Saturday, March 7 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Montreal Canadiens | Tuesday, March 10 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Anaheim Ducks | Thursday, March 12 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Buffalo Sabres | Saturday, March 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Wild | Sunday, March 15 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| New York Islanders | Tuesday, March 17 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Friday, March 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Ottawa Senators | Saturday, March 21 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Bruins | Tuesday, March 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| New York Rangers | Wednesday, March 25 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At St. Louis Blues | Saturday, March 28 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Anaheim Ducks | Monday, March 30 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
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April |
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| At San Jose Sharks | Thursday, April 2 | 10:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| At Los Angeles Kings | Saturday, April 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Capitals | Wednesday, April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At New York Islanders | Thursday, April 9 | 7:00 p.m. | TSN4 |
| Florida Panthers | Saturday, April 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Dallas Stars | Monday, April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Ottawa Senators | Wednesday, April 15 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Toronto Maple Leafs
The best way to watch the Maple Leafs depends on where you’re tuning in from. To help you catch every game, I’ve broken down the best TV plans for fans in both Canada and the U.S.
Maple Leafs coverage in Canada
The ideal Canadian TV setup for watching the Maple Leafs includes both TSN and Sportsnet channels.
Sportsnet+ offers access to Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet One, and more—making it a great option for fans who want to stream games without a traditional cable package.
TSN+ is also essential, as it carries regional Leafs broadcasts shown on TSN4. If you prefer a traditional setup, most major providers like Bell, Rogers, and Shaw offer both Sportsnet and TSN as part of their standard or sports bundles.
To catch every game this season, you’ll want a plan that includes Sportsnet Ontario, TSN4, and CBC for Hockey Night in Canada matchups. TVA Sports is also a must for its occasional Canadian French–language broadcasts.
Maple Leafs channels for American fans
In the U.S., the most complete way to watch the Maple Leafs is by combining ESPN+ with a live TV streaming service. ESPN+ carries the majority of out-of-market regular-season games, while live TV platforms are necessary to access nationally televised matchups on ESPN and TNT Sports channels.
Sling TV’s Orange plan with the Sports Extra add-on is a budget-friendly choice that includes all the key national sports channels. YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV offer more comprehensive coverage, but in my experience, Hulu + Live TV is the best value for Leafs fans since it bundles in ESPN+. That gives you both national and out-of-market coverage in one subscription. Fubo and DIRECTV are also strong picks, with broad channel lineups and sports-focused add-ons.
How to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs for free
You can catch select Toronto Maple Leafs games for free if you know where—and when—to look.
In Canada, Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts are available to stream at no cost through CBC Gem, which doesn’t require a subscription. New viewers can also take advantage of free trials from TSN+ and Sportsnet+, especially during key regular-season games or just before the playoffs.
In the U.S., DIRECTV and Fubo frequently offer free trials that give you access to national NHL games for up to a week. ESPN+ also occasionally runs promotions with free games or extended trial periods, which are ideal for catching out-of-market Leafs matchups without paying upfront.
While you won’t be able to stream every game for free, these options are perfect for checking out a few marquee matchups without committing to a full-season subscription.
How to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs FAQ
How can I watch the Toronto Maple Leafs if I don’t live in Ontario?
If you’re elsewhere in Canada, access will depend on your region and TV provider. But Sportsnet typically carries the most games across the country, especially on weekends. If you’re in the U.S., you can stream nearly every Leafs game using ESPN+, since regional blackouts don’t apply to Canadian teams south of the border. Just add a live TV service like Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV to catch national broadcasts.
Can I stream Maple Leafs games without cable?
Yes, Canadians can stream Leafs games through Sportsnet+ and TSN+, depending on the game’s rights holder. U.S. fans can stream Leafs games on ESPN+ and live TV services with ESPN and TNT Sports networks.
What’s the best way to watch every Maple Leafs game?
In Canada, the best setup is a combination of Sportsnet+ and TSN+, which together cover nearly all regional and national Leafs broadcasts. Add CBC Gem to stream Hockey Night in Canada games on Saturday nights for free. In the U.S., the most complete option is Hulu + Live TV, which includes ESPN+ for out-of-market games and carries must-have national networks. It’s a one-stop shop for Leafs fans who want full coverage all season long.
Why should I watch the Maple Leafs this season?
Because this could finally be the year. After blowing a 3–1 series lead to Florida in the 2025 playoffs, the Leafs return with a chip on their shoulder. Auston Matthews and William Nylander are still among the league’s elite, and Matthew Knies looks ready for a breakout season. Whether you’re a diehard fan or a neutral observer, the 2025–2026 Leafs promise drama, star power, and no shortage of storylines. Love them or love to hate them—you’ll want to keep tabs on this team.
Why you should trust us
As an Ontario-based hockey writer who’s spent years being unable to escape the Maple Leafs, I know all too well how easy it is to watch the team that calls Toronto home.
Love them or not, the Maple Leafs always deliver plenty of storylines from the center of the hockey universe.
This guide is built on firsthand experience navigating and comparing TV and streaming platforms to help fans find the most consistent and affordable ways to follow their team.
Before publishing, I carefully reviewed the 2025–2026 NHL broadcast lineup to ensure Leafs fans get the most accurate, up-to-date viewing info available.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
