How to watch the San Jose Sharks without cable
Local Sharks games are on NBC Sports California. Stream them with NBC Sports California on Peacock ($17.95/mo (plus a Peacock plan)). National games are on ESPN, ABC and TNT. Fans outside the area can use NHL Power Play.
Quick answer
| Local channel | NBC Sports California |
|---|---|
| Stream local games | NBC Sports California on Peacock: $17.95/mo (plus a Peacock plan) |
| Free with an antenna | Not this season. |
| Live TV services that carry local games | YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream (Choice) |
| National games | ESPN & ABC, TNT & truTV |
| Out of market | NHL Power Play (ESPN Select) |
If you live in the Sharks home area
Your local Sharks games are on NBC Sports California. The cheapest way to stream them without cable is NBC Sports California on Peacock ($17.95/mo (plus a Peacock plan)). A $17.95/mo add-on on top of a Peacock plan.
Prefer one app for everything? YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream (Choice) carry NBC Sports California 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 Sharks 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 Sharks in your area and national TV games are blacked out.
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Sharks streaming FAQ
What channel are Sharks games on in 2026–27?
Local Sharks games are on NBC Sports California. National games are on ESPN, ABC, TNT and truTV.
Can I stream the San Jose Sharks without cable?
Yes. Local Sharks games are on NBC Sports California. Stream them with NBC Sports California on Peacock ($17.95/mo (plus a Peacock plan)). Add ESPN Unlimited and HBO Max to cover national games.
Can I watch Sharks games for free?
National games on ABC are free with an HDTV antenna.
How do I watch the Sharks 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.
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