Hockey live streams

How to watch a hockey live stream

Pick a game from the hockey page to open the player, then choose a source. Each source is a separate third-party stream, and quality, commentary and delay can differ between them, so it is worth trying a couple to find the one you like. If a stream freezes during a power play, switch sources rather than refreshing again and again. There is no sign-up, no subscription and nothing to install, so a hockey live stream is only ever a couple of taps away.

NHL, KHL and European hockey

The NHL takes centre stage from October to April, followed by around two months of Stanley Cup play-offs, and Rerace lists games throughout. Outside North America, providers often stream the KHL, Sweden’s SHL, Finland’s Liiga and the Champions Hockey League, while the AHL and May’s IIHF World Championship appear when available. Coverage of smaller leagues varies, as it depends on what third-party providers carry each night, but big NHL rivalries and play-off games usually have plenty of sources.

Tips for NHL games in Europe and on mobile

Most NHL games start at around 7pm local time in North America, which is between midnight and about 3.30am in the UK, depending on the arena. Rerace converts every puck drop to your local time with a countdown, so you know exactly when to tune in. European league games usually fit neatly into the evening instead, and weekend afternoon NHL games are the most convenient for viewers in Europe.

Hockey is fast, so a stable connection matters more than for most sports. Use Wi-Fi or a wired connection where possible, close other tabs and apps, and try another source if the picture drops in quality. On phones and tablets, turn your device to landscape and use the player’s full-screen button; on a smart TV, open Rerace in the TV’s browser or mirror a tab from your laptop.