Where to Stream the Game Online for Free

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The 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic features the “battle of the expansion teams” with the two newest teams in the league during the 15th annual outdoor hockey game on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

The Vegas Golden Knights face off against the Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Park in Seattle with the puck dropping at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET. If you want to catch all of the outdoor hockey action, keep reading to find out how to watch the NHL Winter Classic with and without a cable subscription.

How to Watch the NHL Winter Classic 2024 Without Cable

Since the NHL Winter Classic is being broadcast on TNT, it means it’s also streaming on internet-based alternative cable services. In fact, some services even offer free trials, so if you act fast and sign up now, you could actually watch the outdoor hockey game for free. Here’s how you can watch the NHL Winter Classic without cable below:

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NHL Winter Classic 2024: Where to Stream the Game Online for FreeDirecTV

Watch TNT with DirecTV Stream. The cable alternative’s packages offer NBC, along with more than 75 other channels — such as NBC, Fox, CBS, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and much more.

The streamer also has a free five-day trial available, but that’s more than enough time to watch the Golden Knights-Kraken game. Afterward, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with prices starting as low as $69.99 for the entry-level entertainment package. Other plans offer more than 105-150 channels, with prices ranging from $84.99 to $159.99 per month.

For a limited time, new subscribers can get a Visa gift card worth up to $400; learn more here.

NHL Winter Classic 2024: Where to Stream the Game Online for FreeHulu

To watch TNT, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 90 live channels — like BET, CNN, Food Network and more — starting at $76.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+.

In addition to live TV, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), The Muppets Studio and Pixar, as well as ESPN+ for original sports programming and live sports from Formula 1, UFC, NHL and other sports leagues. It includes unlimited cloud DVR, too. Unfortunately, Hulu doesn’t offer a free trial at this time.

NHL Winter Classic 2024: Where to Stream the Game Online for FreeSling

Sling is one of the cheapest options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch the NHL Winter Classic on TNT. The Sling Orange plan is only $20 per month for the first month ($40 per month afterwards) and includes both cable networks.

Sling Orange also features Disney Channel, Freeform, TBS, Bravo, MSNBC and much more.

NHL Winter Classic 2024: Where to Stream the Game Online for FreeWarner Bros. Discovery

Max (formerly known as HBO Max) has a B/R Sports hub as part of its streaming service for a limited time. The hub has access to TNT for the NHL Winter Classic. And if you have already Amazon Prime, then you can add Max to the Prime Video streaming service for an additional cost of $9.99 per month.

Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Prime Reading; free same-, next- and two-day shipping; discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — like Prime Day and Black Friday — and more.

In addition to NHL on TNT, Max’s B/R Sports includes NBA on TNT, U.S. Soccer, NCAA March Madness and much more.

How to watch the NHL Winter Classic 2024 Outside of the U.S.

If you’re outside of the U.S., but you still want to watch, then you can stream the NHL Winter Classic with any of the above streaming services paired with ExpressVPN.

For the uninitiated, it’s a virtual private network that lets you legally access U.S. web servers to stream NHL games on a smartphone, tablet, laptop and smart TV — even if you’re in another country. Learn more about ExpressVPN here.

How to Watch the NHL Winter Classic 2024 With Cable

The NHL Winter Classic will air exclusively on the cable network TNT in the United States. You can either watch through your cable TV provider or on the TNT website, TNTDrama.com, with your cable TV account login.

Where to Buy the NHL Winter Classic 2024 Tickets Online

Want to watch the game in person? You can find tickets for the NHL Winter Classic at Ticketmaster, VividSeatsStubHubTicket Liquidator and TicketNetwork, as well as NHL.com for more info. Ticket prices vary, depending on where you’d like to sit in T-Mobile Park.

In addition, one of the best deals on NHL tickets are at SeatGeek. Use THR‘s exclusive promo code HOLLYWOOD10 to save $10 off eligible purchases of $250 and up. Click here for last-minute tickets to NHL Winter Classic in Seattle.

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