How to watch the Carolina Hurricanes without cable

Local Hurricanes games are on Hurricanes Hockey Network. Stream them with Hurricanes on Prime Video ($20/mo or $100/season). National games are on ESPN, ABC and TNT. Fans outside the area can use NHL Power Play.

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Quick answer

Local channel	Hurricanes Hockey Network
Stream local games	Hurricanes on Prime Video: $20/mo or $100/season
Free with an antenna	About 10 games air free on WRAL and FOX 50.
Live TV services that carry local games	Fubo
National games	ESPN & ABC, TNT & truTV
Out of market	NHL Power Play (ESPN Select)

If you live in the Hurricanes home area

Your local Hurricanes games are on Hurricanes Hockey Network. The cheapest way to stream them without cable is Hurricanes on Prime Video ($20/mo or $100/season). A standalone subscription: no Amazon Prime membership needed.

About 10 games air free on WRAL and FOX 50. Those games cost nothing if you have an HDTV antenna (which one to buy).

Prefer one app for everything? Fubo carry Hurricanes Hockey Network along with ESPN, ABC and TNT.

National TV games

National games aren't on your team's local channel. This season:

ESPN and ABC: ESPN Unlimited ($31.99/mo). ABC games are free with an antenna. Some games are only on ESPN Select, Disney+ or Hulu.
TNT and truTV: HBO Max ($18.49/mo, Standard plan with live sports).
NHL Network: select games, on live TV services.
The 2027 Stanley Cup Final is on TNT and truTV (streaming on HBO Max).

If you live outside the Hurricanes market

NHL Power Play on ESPN Select ($13.99/mo) streams every out-of-market game, and it's also included in ESPN Unlimited. Games of the Hurricanes in your area and national TV games are blacked out.

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Hurricanes streaming FAQ

What channel are Hurricanes games on in 2026–27?

Local Hurricanes games are on Hurricanes Hockey Network. National games are on ESPN, ABC, TNT and truTV.

Can I stream the Carolina Hurricanes without cable?

Yes. Local Hurricanes games are on Hurricanes Hockey Network. Stream them with Hurricanes on Prime Video ($20/mo or $100/season). Add ESPN Unlimited and HBO Max to cover national games.

Can I watch Hurricanes games for free?

About 10 games air free on WRAL and FOX 50. National games on ABC are free with an HDTV antenna.

How do I watch the Hurricanes if I live outside their market?

With NHL Power Play on ESPN Select ($13.99/mo), which streams out-of-market games. National TV games are blacked out.