NHL reveals 2026-27 national TV schedule across TNT Sports, ESPN
The NHL has announced its 2026-27 national TV schedule, with TNT Sports and ESPN sharing the broadcast rights.
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Source diversity sample: Boston Herald · NHL.com · NBC Sports Philadelphia · TribLIVE.com · PensBurgh · ESPN · ESPN Press Room · Awful Announcing.
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Who reported it (9)
- Bruins to be featured on 20 national TV broadcasts Boston Herald · 13h ago
- NHL national television schedule announced for 2026-27 season NHL.com · 13h ago
- Flyers with 19 games on national broadcasts, including three Penguins matchups NBC Sports Philadelphia · 13h ago
- Penguins to play on national TV 20 times this season TribLIVE.com · 13h ago
- Pens to be featured in national broadcasts 20 times this upcoming season PensBurgh · 13h ago
- NHL on ESPN schedule: Where to watch 2026-27 games ESPN · 13h ago
- ESPN announces 100 exclusive National Hockey League games for 2026-27 season ESPN Press Room · 13h ago
- RELEASE: Blackhawks Announce 2026-27 National TV Broadcast Schedule NHL.com · 13h ago
- NHL reveals 2026-27 national TV schedule across TNT Sports, ESPN Awful Announcing · 13h ago
The brief
The NHL has revealed its 2026-27 national TV schedule. ESPN announced it will air 100 exclusive games. The Chicago Blackhawks also released their broadcast schedule. The NHL's announcement was picked up by Awful Announcing.
ESPN provided a detailed schedule of where to watch the 2026-27 games. NHL.com released a statement confirming the Blackhawks' national TV schedule. PensBurgh noted the Penguins' extensive national presence. The NHL's national TV schedule for the 2026-27 season is now fully announced.
ESPN and TNT Sports will share the broadcast rights, with ESPN airing 100 exclusive games. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks have both released their respective national broadcast schedules.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (91% supported) Updated 4h ago.
Quick answers
Which networks will broadcast NHL games in the 2026-27 season?
TNT Sports and ESPN will broadcast NHL games in the 2026-27 season.
How many exclusive games will ESPN air?
ESPN will air 100 exclusive NHL games in the 2026-27 season.
Which teams have released their national TV schedules?
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks have released their national TV schedules for the 2026-27 season.
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