New York Islanders fans are getting a different kind of game-day setup this season. The club is not starting from scratch after missing the playoffs a year ago, but it is entering a new era behind the bench, with Peter DeBoer set for his first full season after taking over for Patrick Roy late last spring. He’ll have plenty to work with, too, from Ilya Sorokin in goal to newly named captain Bo Horvat and rising star Matthew Schaefer.
The other big change is where fans will watch. All Islanders games not picked for exclusive national broadcast will stream regionally on DAZN, the new direct-to-consumer home for the MSG networks. Along with live and on-demand games, DAZN will carry highlights packages, studio shows, original series and behind-the-scenes content centered on the Isles.
DAZN, pronounced da-zone, is a sports streaming service that delivers live and on-demand events without a traditional cable subscription. It operates in more than 200 countries and territories and first built its reputation around combat sports, especially boxing, MMA and pay-per-view fight nights. In 2026, DAZN picked up regional streaming rights for several NHL teams, including the Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Sabres, Capitals and Kings.
One of the main draws is flexibility. Fans can watch through the DAZN app on smart TVs, phones, tablets, computers and connected devices, which means the games are accessible at home or on the move without relying on cable or satellite.
For New York sports fans, the subscription choices include separate options for MSG+ and the Gotham Bundle, which also includes YES Network programming. Monthly plans are available, along with season-long or annual passes, plus individual game passes for MSG+.
Here’s the current breakdown for customers in the New York market:
Season Pass - $119 per year
Monthly Pass - $19.99 first month, then $29.99 per month
Includes every locally produced preseason and regular-season Islanders, Knicks, Rangers, Devils and Sabres game live and on-demand, along with pregame, halftime and postgame shows and other programming. Subscribers can stream on up to three devices in three locations, download content for on-the-go viewing, and access other DAZN content for free, including international soccer and boxing.
Game Pass - $9.99
Gives access to one Islanders, Knicks, Rangers, Devils or Sabres game, including pregame and postgame coverage.
Gotham Bundle (MSG+ and YES)
Annual - $299.99 per year
Monthly - $34.99 per month
Includes every locally produced preseason and regular-season Yankees, Knicks, Yankees, Nets, Rangers, Devils, Islanders and Sabres game live and on-demand, plus pregame, halftime and postgame shows and other programming.
It also allows streaming on up to three devices in three locations, downloads for watching on the go, and other DAZN content for free, including international soccer and boxing.
Signing up means going to the DAZN website or opening the app, whether on a browser or a preferred device such as a smart TV, phone, tablet or streaming device. Users select their location if prompted, since content and pricing can vary by country, then choose a plan, create an account with name, email address and password, and enter payment information.
DAZN may accept credit card, debit card, PayPal or gift code depending on location and sign-up method. Before confirming, users should review the plan, price, billing terms and any pay-per-view purchases.
Once that’s done, streaming begins.
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