How to watch the Seattle Kraken without cable

Local Kraken games are on Kraken Hockey Network (KONG & KING 5). Stream them with Kraken on Prime Video (included with Amazon Prime). 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	Kraken Hockey Network (KONG & KING 5)
Stream local games	Kraken on Prime Video: included with Amazon Prime
Free with an antenna	59 games air free on KONG, and 18 are simulcast on KING 5.
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 Kraken home area

Your local Kraken games are on Kraken Hockey Network (KONG & KING 5). The cheapest way to stream them without cable is Kraken on Prime Video (included with Amazon Prime). Included with an Amazon Prime membership.

59 games air free on KONG, and 18 are simulcast on KING 5. Those games cost nothing if you have an HDTV antenna (which one to buy).

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 Kraken 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 Kraken in your area and national TV games are blacked out.

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Kraken streaming FAQ

What channel are Kraken games on in 2026–27?

Local Kraken games are on Kraken Hockey Network (KONG & KING 5). National games are on ESPN, ABC, TNT and truTV.

Can I stream the Seattle Kraken without cable?

Yes. Local Kraken games are on Kraken Hockey Network (KONG & KING 5). Stream them with Kraken on Prime Video (included with Amazon Prime). Add ESPN Unlimited and HBO Max to cover national games.

Can I watch Kraken games for free?

59 games air free on KONG, and 18 are simulcast on KING 5. National games on ABC are free with an HDTV antenna.

How do I watch the Kraken 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.