Area Restrictions Apply
How to bypass NHL Blackouts in New York
If you live in the New York television market, local NHL games are subject to strict regional broadcasting rules. Here is exactly how to legally stream your teams without hitting a blackout screen.
Why are games blacked out here?
Local viewing is exclusively on MSG Network and blacked out on ESPN+.
Because you are physically located within the New York broadcast zone, the NHL protects the exclusive broadcasting rights of the local Regional Sports Network (RSN). This enforces a geographical blackout on all out-of-market packages.
How to Stream In-Market
- Local NetworkMSG Network
- Cable AlternativesFubo, DIRECTV STREAM
- Standalone App SetupSubscribe directly to MSG+ without a TV provider.
What Won't Work
- ESPN+ / NHL Center IceIf you buy ESPN+ / NHL Center Ice while living in New York, you will be blocked from watching the local teams live. You can only watch archived replays after the game concludes.
- National BroadcastsIf the team plays on a national exclusive window (like ESPN, TNT, or Apple TV+), the local RSN is often blacked out entirely. You must switch to the national provider.