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NHL announces 2026-27 national TV schedule with ESPN and TNT Sports

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:30 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

NHL announces 2026-27 national TV schedule with ESPN and TNT Sports

Summary

The NHL has unveiled its national TV schedule for the 2026-27 season, covering broadcasts on TNT Sports and ESPN. TNT will air 72 regular-season games, including marquee events like the Heritage Classic and Winter Classic. ESPN will broadcast 100 games, with notable presentations including the NHL Frozen Frenzy and NHL Stadium Series. The season opens on September 29 with an all-ESPN tripleheader featuring matchups like the Florida Panthers against the Carolina Hurricanes. Following that, TNT begins its coverage with a doubleheader the next day. National games will take place weekly across various platforms, culminating in the 2027 Stanley Cup Final on TNT.

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Status Watch

•TNT Sports airs 72 regular-season games and Stanley Cup Final.
•ESPN broadcasts 100 games including NHL Frozen Frenzy.
•Opening night features three games on September 29.
•TNT coverage begins September 30 with a doubleheader.
•NHL All-Star Weekend returns after two years.

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1:30 AMYahoo Sports — NHL reveals 2026-27 national TV schedule across TNT Sports, ESPN

What they're saying

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With the NHL season quickly approaching, the league has revealed its national TV schedule across TNT Sports and ESPN networks. TNT Sports will air 72 regular-season games this season, including the Heritage Classic, Winter Classic, and “Thanksgiving Showdown” doubleheader on Black Friday. TNT will also air the 2027 Stanley Cup Final. On ESPN, there will…
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