DIRECTV has added Hurricanes Hockey Network to its lineup through a new multi-year distribution agreement, giving fans another way to watch Carolina hockey beginning with tonight’s game against the St. Louis Blues.
The deal covers HHN pregame, postgame and in-game live broadcasts for DIRECTV customers across the Hurricanes’ broadcast territory. It also extends to DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS, which will carry the network in sports bars, restaurants, fitness clubs and other commercial venues in the team’s region.
“We’re thrilled to add DIRECTV as a distribution partner,” said Hurricanes Vice President of Communications Mike Sundheim. “Along with Prime Video, Spectrum and Fubo, our fans and businesses looking to show Hurricanes hockey have an array of options to follow the team as it defends its Stanley Cup championship.”
For viewers at home, HHN will be available to DIRECTV streaming and satellite customers on Choice packages and above, and to U-verse customers on U200 and higher. The channel number will be 650 on streaming and satellite, and 1726/726 on U-verse.
DIRECTV said it has recently secured regional or local rights for 76 of the 81 U.S.-based NHL, NBA or MLB franchises, including multi-year agreements with 23 U.S.-based hockey teams.
“Fan loyalties are incredibly valuable and ought to be rewarded and constantly encouraged,” said Rob Thun, chief content officer at DIRECTV. “We are committed to keeping fans connected to their favorite teams and giving them more choice and flexibility in how they watch and what they pay.
As local sports distribution evolves, DIRECTV brings team channels, regional sports networks, and other viewing options together to make it easier for fans to follow the teams they love. We’re pleased to work with the NHL, NBA, MLB, and others to deliver that experience.”
DIRECTV is one of several outlets carrying the Hurricanes in the 2026-27 season. The team already announced that its games will stream direct-to-consumer on Prime Video, while Spectrum and Fubo are also carrying Hurricanes Hockey Network throughout the club’s regional territory.
That territory stretches across all of North Carolina and South Carolina, plus most of Georgia and parts of Alabama. Fans outside the Hurricanes’ television footprint can still watch through NHL Power Play on the ESPN App or NHL Center Ice.
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