How to watch the Vancouver Canucks without cable

Local Canucks games are on Sportsnet Pacific (Canada). Stream them with Sportsnet+ (CAD $35/mo). 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	Sportsnet Pacific (Canada)
Stream local games	Sportsnet+: CAD $35/mo
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 Canucks home area

Your local Canucks games are on Sportsnet Pacific (Canada). The cheapest way to stream them without cable is Sportsnet+ (CAD $35/mo). Sportsnet+ costs CAD $35/mo or $270/yr (premium $45/mo). In the U.S., their games are on NHL Power Play (ESPN Select), except national TV games.

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

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Canucks streaming FAQ

What channel are Canucks games on in 2026–27?

Local Canucks games are on Sportsnet Pacific (Canada). National games are on ESPN, ABC, TNT and truTV.

Can I stream the Vancouver Canucks without cable?

Yes. Local Canucks games are on Sportsnet Pacific (Canada). Stream them with Sportsnet+ (CAD $35/mo). Add ESPN Unlimited and HBO Max to cover national games.

Can I watch Canucks games for free?

National games on ABC are free with an HDTV antenna.

How do I watch the Canucks 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.