Carolina Hurricanes TV Schedule 2026-27

The Carolina Hurricanes TV schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season lists every game date, opponent, start time and confirmed television channel in one place. Use the schedule below to find out when the Hurricanes play next, what channel the game is on and where you can stream the action.

Next Hurricanes game: Carolina opens the regular season against the Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center on Tuesday, September 29. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Before the game, the Hurricanes will raise their 2026 Stanley Cup championship banner.

What Channel Is the Carolina Hurricanes Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Carolina Hurricanes game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a local Hurricanes network broadcast or a nationally exclusive NHL game.

• New Hurricanes sports network: Beginning in 2026-27, the team’s own regional sports network will carry locally televised Hurricanes games.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised Hurricanes games.
• ESPN+ and Hulu: May carry selected exclusive games and eligible out-of-market broadcasts.
• TNT, TBS, truTV and HBO Max: Carry selected national regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.
• NHL Network: May carry selected regional broadcasts outside the participating teams’ home markets.

Check the Watch On column beside each matchup for the confirmed television channel. A listing marked TBD means the final broadcast assignment has not yet been announced.

Carolina Hurricanes Launch a New Local TV Network

The Carolina Hurricanes will launch their own regional sports network for the 2026-27 season. The team-owned network replaces FanDuel Sports Network as the exclusive local television home of Hurricanes hockey.

Hurricanes Holdings will oversee the network’s distribution, sales and marketing while working with NHL Productions on game production, studio programming, graphics, replays and technical support.

Mike Maniscalco will return as the television play-by-play announcer alongside analyst Tripp Tracy.

Where Will the New Hurricanes Network Be Available?

The Hurricanes have confirmed that fans will be able to access the new network through a combination of cable, satellite and streaming services.

As of July 24, 2026, the organization has not announced the network’s official name, channel numbers, participating television providers, direct-to-consumer streaming platform or subscription price.

This section and the schedule table will be updated when those distribution details are officially released. Fans should avoid purchasing a new television package solely for Hurricanes games until the participating providers are confirmed.

How to Stream Carolina Hurricanes Games Without Cable

A direct-to-consumer streaming option is expected to be offered through the Hurricanes’ new sports network. The official streaming service, price and geographic availability have not yet been announced.

Viewers outside the Hurricanes’ local broadcast territory can watch many eligible out-of-market games through ESPN+. NHL Center Ice may also be available through participating cable and satellite providers.

Nationally exclusive games may require access to ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Hulu, TNT, TBS, truTV or HBO Max. Always confirm the Watch On listing before subscribing to a television or streaming service.

Carolina Hurricanes Radio Broadcast

Carolina Hurricanes games can be heard locally on 99.9 The Fan, the flagship station of the Hurricanes Radio Network.

Some games may move to sister station Buzz Sports Radio when scheduling conflicts occur. The Hurricanes Radio Network also includes affiliates serving Charlotte, New Bern, Greenville and other communities throughout the Carolinas.

Listeners with SiriusXM should check the service’s daily NHL schedule for the appropriate game channel.

Carolina Hurricanes 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The defending Stanley Cup champions will play the NHL’s new 84-game regular-season schedule, including 42 games at Lenovo Center and 42 games on the road.

• Season and home opener: September 29 against the Florida Panthers at 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Championship banner ceremony: September 29 before the Florida game
• First extended road trip: October 17 through October 24
• Global Series game: November 12 against the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki
• Second Global Series game: November 14 against Seattle in Helsinki
• Thanksgiving-week home game: November 28 against the Ottawa Senators
• Boston visits Raleigh: December 13
• Post-Christmas home game: December 26 against the Pittsburgh Penguins
• New Year home game: January 2 against the Nashville Predators

Carolina will play four games against every Metropolitan Division opponent, host 12 Saturday games and play 12 sets of back-to-back games.

Carolina Hurricanes Global Series Games in Finland

The Hurricanes will travel to Helsinki, Finland, to face the Seattle Kraken twice as part of the 2026 NHL Global Series.

The games are scheduled for November 12 and November 14 at Veikkaus Arena. Each team will be designated as the home team for one matchup.

Because the games are being played in Europe, their North American start times will be earlier than most Hurricanes games. Check the schedule table for confirmed television and streaming assignments.

How to Watch Hurricanes Games in Canada

Canadian broadcast availability depends on whether the Hurricanes game is selected for national television or included with an out-of-market subscription.

• Sportsnet: Carries selected Canadian national NHL games.
• Sportsnet+: Streams eligible national and out-of-market games depending on the subscriber’s package.
• Prime Video: Carries selected Canadian Monday night national broadcasts.
• TVA Sports: Carries selected French-language NHL games.

Canadian viewers should check the Watch On column and their provider’s game finder because availability can differ by location and subscription.

Carolina Hurricanes Streaming and Blackout Rules

NHL blackout restrictions are determined by the viewer’s physical location and whether a game is classified as a local, national or out-of-market broadcast.

A locally televised Hurricanes game may be unavailable through ESPN+ within the team’s regional broadcast territory. Local viewers will need access to the new Hurricanes network or its future streaming service.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear on the local Hurricanes network. Check the schedule before puck drop for the correct television channel and streaming platform.

What Time Is the Hurricanes Game Tonight?

All start times in the Carolina Hurricanes TV schedule are displayed in Eastern Time. Game times can change because of national television selections, arena scheduling or NHL adjustments.

Return to this page on game day for the latest puck-drop time, television channel and streaming information.

Carolina Hurricanes TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Carolina Hurricanes game?

The next Hurricanes game appears at the top of the schedule table with its date, opponent, start time and confirmed television channel.

What channel carries most Carolina Hurricanes games?

Beginning in 2026-27, most locally televised Hurricanes games will air through the team’s new regional sports network. The official network name, channel locations and participating providers have not yet been announced.

Are Hurricanes games still on FanDuel Sports Network?

No. FanDuel Sports Network is no longer the Hurricanes’ regional television provider. The team is launching its own local sports network for the 2026-27 season.

Can I stream Hurricanes games without cable?

The Hurricanes plan to offer a direct-to-consumer streaming option through their new regional network. The service name, price and coverage area will be announced before the regular season.

Can I watch Hurricanes games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market NHL games and selected national exclusives. Local Hurricanes broadcasts may be blacked out on ESPN+ within the team’s regional territory.

What radio station carries Hurricanes games?

99.9 The Fan is the flagship station of the Carolina Hurricanes Radio Network. Some games may air on Buzz Sports Radio because of scheduling conflicts.

Why are the Hurricanes playing in Finland?

Carolina will play two games against the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki as part of the 2026 NHL Global Series.

What does TBD mean on the Hurricanes schedule?

TBD means the final television channel has not yet been officially announced. The listing will be updated when the broadcast information is confirmed.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Carolina Hurricanes preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when dates, start times and broadcast information become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Carolina Hurricanes schedule. Local broadcast information is verified against the Hurricanes’ official television announcement. Dates, times, distribution partners and channel assignments can change without notice.

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