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The NHL Stadium Series 2026 features two NHL Atlantic Division rivals battling for ice cold glory on Sunday, Feb. 1.
The outdoor pro hockey game has the Boston Bruins (32-20-3) taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning (34-14-4) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Puck drop is at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Although Tampa Bay is at the top of the conference, Boston is on the hunt for a wild card spot for the playoffs this season. The Bruins hope to play spoiler to a top-seeded team, while the Lightning are looking to add another Stanley Cup to their collection. The 2025-26 season is probably the best chance for the Lightning to return to the finals since 2022. Look for Tampa Bay to bring the heat on the ice against the Bruins for this game, especially since it’s at home and it’s a special outdoor game.
The NHL Stadium Series broadcasts live on ESPN, as well as livestreams simultaneously on ESPN Unlimited for subscribers only?
Not a subscriber? Sign up now for ESPN Unlimited for just $29.99/month and get instant access to watch the pro hockey game live online from home. Aside from NHL Stadium Series, ESPN Unlimited is home to all things ESPN with access to all of its networks and streaming services, like ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN on ABC, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, SECN, ACCN, SECN+ and ACCNX.
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited includes everything ESPN has to offer, such as ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and much more.
Meanwhile, starting at $35.99/month, you can go with a subscription to the Disney Bundle — which includes ESPN Unlimited, Hulu and Disney+ for one price.
Cord-cutters can watch the game with any web-based live TV streaming service that carries ESPN, such as DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and Sling TV. Additionally, DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials, while Sling TV does not.
DirecTV
DirecTV is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home.
Starting at $69.99/month, you get access to the streamer’s “MySports” package for NHL Stadium Series on ESPN, as well as more than 20 other sports channels, like FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX Sports, TNT and others. The package even comes ESPN Unlimited too.
Sling TV
Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Orange package going for $45.99 per month.
The package includes ESPN. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.
Fubo
Fubo is one of the best options for streaming NHL Stadium Series online, while the service features ESPN.
It even has more than 200 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. The streamer offers a 5-day free trial to try out the service before you commit.
Hulu + Live TV
Plans start at $89.99/month.
Hulu + Live TV is a great option for live channel streaming NHL Stadium Series with access to ESPN, along with more than 95 other channels, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited.
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The 2026 NHL Stadium Series: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning game is live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida and broadcasts on ESPN starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
The best ways to watch the game online without cable is with ESPN Unlimited and DirecTV.
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