NHL Season Kickoff: Tripleheader Lineup and DAZN TV Coverage Details Unveiled
Exciting Start to the 2025-26 NHL Season with a Thrilling Tripleheader
Season Opener Showcases Top Teams and Heated Rivalries
The 2025-26 NHL season is set to kick off on Tuesday, October 7, with an electrifying tripleheader that promises action-packed games and intense competition. The Florida Panthers, reigning champions, will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, followed by a clash between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers. The evening concludes with the Colorado Avalanche facing the Los Angeles Kings. Hockey fans worldwide, except in the U.S. and Canada, can catch all the action on NHL.TV through DAZN.
Impact of the Olympic Break on the NHL Schedule
This season’s schedule is particularly unique due to an Olympic break in February to accommodate the Winter Games in Milano-Cortina 2026. As a result, the NHL calendar is slightly more condensed, which could lead to intensified competition before and after the Olympics.
Debut of Utah’s Rebranded Team: The Mammoth
Adding to the excitement of the new season is the introduction of Utah’s rebranded team, the Mammoth. They are set to take the stage with early games against the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks, presenting a formidable challenge for the newly branded team.
Opening Week Schedule of NHL Games
| Date (ET) | Matchup |
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| Tuesday, Oct. 7 |
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| Wednesday, Oct. 8 |
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Watch NHL Games Worldwide with DAZN
For hockey enthusiasts outside the U.S. and Canada, DAZN offers a comprehensive solution to follow the NHL season. Subscribers can access all regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games live or on demand via NHL.TV. The platform provides different subscription tiers, including the Standard and Ultimate plans, which offer features like Multiview, allowing fans to watch up to four games simultaneously.
Subscription Pricing and Options
Here’s a look at the pricing for the NHL.TV via DAZN in various countries:
- UK: £109.99 (Standard) / £124.99 (Ultimate)
- Ireland: €119.99 / €139.99
- Germany: €119.99 / €139.99
- Japan: ¥15,500 / ¥18,000
- Spain: €119.99 / €139.00
- France: €119.99 / €139.99
- Italy: €119.99 / €139.99
Monthly “Flex” subscription options are also available and can be canceled anytime, providing fans flexibility in how they watch the season.
Key Storylines and Anticipated Highlights
This season, the Florida Panthers aim for a historic three-peat after winning the Stanley Cup consecutively. With the Olympic break adding extra pressure, players are eager to secure spots on national teams. As the NHL season begins, fans can look forward to thrilling matchups and continuous coverage on DAZN’s NHL.TV platform, ensuring they won’t miss any of the action as 2025-26 unfolds.
