Hit the ice and watch hockey all season long with Sling

• The 2025 NHL season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with games airing on ESPN
• Sling TV offers a way to stream many NHL games without a cable subscription.
• The Sling Orange + Blue package combined with the Sports Extra add-on provides the most comprehensive NHL coverage.
• Sling TV also offers new, shorter-term options like Day, Weekend, and Week passes for flexible viewing.

The 2025 NHL season is here! There's not much like the grind of 82 games that lead up to the chase for the Stanley Cup. This season, you don't need to bundle up at the rink or shell out insane amounts of money for overpriced arena snacks, catch all of the action of hockey season from the comfort of your couch with a Sling subscription today!

The 2025 NHL season officially kicks off with Opening Day on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Here's how to watch your favorite hockey team at home with Sling TV:

How to watch the NHL season without cable

The NHL season drops the puck on Tuesday, Oct. 7. But, watching your favorite hockey team doesn't have be complicated. The games generally air across ABC, ESPN and TNT, and you can find all of those in one streaming package with Sling.

Sling Orange includes ESPN and ESPN2, while Sling Blue gets ABC, depending on your local market, and both packages get TNT. For the best chance at watching the most NHL games, we recommend the Sling Orange + Blue package with a Sling Sports Extra add-on, which gives you access to the NHL Network.

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How to watch live sports with Sling

Sling Orange and Sling Blue get you plenty of access to live sports, but for the true sports fans out there check out the Sports Extra package. When paired with Sling Blue, the total cost of your first month would be just $31 and includes NFL Red Zone, Big Ten Network, Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and many more sports channels.

What is the difference between Sling Orange and Sling Blue?

• Sling Blue: With more than 45 channels, Sling Blue caters to a wider audience with major networks like FOX, NBC, Bravo and National Geographic. This package is perfect for those who enjoy a nice mix of news, reality television and lifestyle programming. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices.
• Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device.

Why is Sling Orange + Blue the best option for watching the NHL on Sling?

With Sling Orange + Blue, you can combine the best of both worlds with Sling Orange and Sling Blue. It provides all 46 channels offered in both basic packages, including the 22 exclusive channels. And you never have to worry about missing a game. You can get even more sports with the Sling Sports Extra add-on.

What is the Sling Sports Extra add-on?

For the true sports fans out there, check out the Sports Extra add-on. You'd be getting more in-depth sports channels like MLB Network, NBA TV and NHL Network. But, it also gives you more access to the ESPN-suite, with channels like ESPNU and ESPNews. The exact package will vary depending on your Sling package, as Sling Orange will get 13 extra channels, Sling Blue will get 15 extra channels and Sling Orange + Blue will get 20 extra channels.

How much does the Sling Sports Extra add-on cost?

Here is a breakdown of the cost for the Sports Extra add-on, depending on the package you select:

• When added to a Sling Day Pass, the Sports Extra add-on is $1.
• When added to Sling Weekend Pass, the Sports extra add-on is $2.
• When added to a Sling Week Pass, the Sports extra add-on is $3.
• When added to a Sling Orange or Sling Blue monthly package, the Sports extra add-on is $11.
• When added to Sling Orange + Blue, the Sports extra add-on is $15.

New from Sling: Day, Week and Weekend Passes

Sling is putting you in control of how you watch TV. The live-streaming TV service is offering a new way to watch your favorite live TV shows and sports for less. You can now purchase a Sling Day Pass, Week Pass or Weekend Pass to watch your favorite content on-demand. No matter which pass you select, you're getting access to the Sling Orange package, but here's a breakdown of how they will work and what each pass will cost:

• Day Pass - Sling's new Day Pass gives you instant 24-hour access. The Sling Day Pass is $4.99 to start (not including add-ons).
• Weekend Pass - Sling's new Weekend Pass gives you access from Friday to Sunday. The Sling Weekend Pass is $9.99 to start (not including add-ons).
• Week Pass - Sling's new Week Pass gives you seven-day access. The Week Pass is $14.99 to start (not including add-ons).

Sling's 1-Day, 3-Day and 7-Day passes

Sling is now offering 1-day, 3-day and 7-day passes so you can catch the game, binge a series or watch a whole tournament on your own terms. Try Sling passes