How to watch the Detroit Red Wings without cable

Local Red Wings games are on Detroit SportsNet. Stream them with Detroit SportsNet (MLB app) ($20/mo or $190/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	Detroit SportsNet
Stream local games	Detroit SportsNet (MLB app): $20/mo or $190/season
Free with an antenna	Not this season.
Live TV services that carry local games	Check with your provider, or use the option above.
National games	ESPN & ABC, TNT & truTV
Out of market	NHL Power Play (ESPN Select)

If you live in the Red Wings home area

Your local Red Wings games are on Detroit SportsNet. The cheapest way to stream them without cable is Detroit SportsNet (MLB app) ($20/mo or $190/season). Also includes the Tigers.

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 Red Wings 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 Red Wings in your area and national TV games are blacked out.

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Red Wings streaming FAQ

What channel are Red Wings games on in 2026–27?

Local Red Wings games are on Detroit SportsNet. National games are on ESPN, ABC, TNT and truTV.

Can I stream the Detroit Red Wings without cable?

Yes. Local Red Wings games are on Detroit SportsNet. Stream them with Detroit SportsNet (MLB app) ($20/mo or $190/season). Add ESPN Unlimited and HBO Max to cover national games.

Can I watch Red Wings games for free?

National games on ABC are free with an HDTV antenna.

How do I watch the Red Wings 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.