Updated October 14, 2026: Canadian NHL viewing rights can be confusing, especially because the worldwide NHL.TV streaming service uses DAZN in many countries—but Canada is not one of them. This guide distinguishes the Canadian national and regional broadcasters from DAZN’s international service.
Does DAZN carry NHL.TV in Canada?
No, not under the NHL’s international NHL.TV-on-DAZN package. The NHL and DAZN announced that arrangement in July 2025 for nearly 200 countries, explicitly excluding Canada, the United States and the Nordic countries. It would be misleading to describe it as a Canadian NHL.TV subscription being removed for the 2026–27 season. The package may still be available when travelling or residing in an eligible territory, subject to rights and the provider’s terms. Read the official NHL–DAZN announcement.
Where can Canadians watch NHL games in 2026–27?
Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ carry a large selection of national NHL games, while the availability of regional games depends on your home market and the relevant local broadcaster. For out-of-market games, Sportsnet+ or NHL Centre Ice may be the applicable product, subject to blackouts and package eligibility. The NHL’s official viewing guide identifies the national, regional and out-of-market options.
Prime Video has exclusive Canadian national rights to Wednesday Night Hockey beginning with the 2026–27 season, in English and French. The 27-game Wednesday package is included with a Canadian Prime membership. Prime also holds exclusive Canadian rights to two first-round playoff series and one second-round series per season. See the official Prime–Rogers announcement and the NHL’s Wednesday schedule.
TVA Sports and regional channels may also carry games depending on language, team and market. No single service should be assumed to include every game for every Canadian fan.
Before paying for a subscription
First identify whether the game is national or regional. Next check the official schedule for the broadcaster and streaming platform, and confirm any local blackout conditions. If you’re buying a subscription primarily to follow one team, verify that team’s regional rights before committing for the season. Prices and packages can change.
Why this matters for hockey fans
The practical issue is not simply that one streaming service replaced another. National Wednesday rights and certain playoff series moved to Prime, while Sportsnet continues to carry broad national coverage and regional and out-of-market restrictions still matter. HockeyGamedayTV recommends checking the NHL’s official broadcast directory for the particular game rather than relying on generalized ‘all NHL games’ claims.
Editorial correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly implied that NHL.TV had been offered to Canadian subscribers via DAZN and was newly disappearing for 2026–27. The July 2025 NHL–DAZN agreement excluded Canada from its launch.
