How to Watch the NCAA Hockey Tournament Live Stream

The NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament is a thrilling event, and here's how you can catch all the action live. The 2025 NCAA Hockey Tournament commences on March 27, and teams are racing to the Frozen Four at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Only 16 teams were selected for the tournament, which will be split into four regionals (Allentown, Fargo, Manchester, and Toledo).

Streaming Options for the NCAA Hockey Tournament

Games will be broadcast on ESPN networks, predominately ESPNU and ESPN2, as well as exclusively streamed on ESPN+. Several streaming services offer access to these channels, ensuring you don't miss a moment of the tournament.

ESPN+

ESPN+ is a one-stop shop for content from almost every single sport. In addition to on-demand replays of games across all sports shown on the ESPN and Disney family of networks, there is also exclusive access to select college football games, NHL games, soccer matches, UFC programs and the entire 30 for 30 catalogue. Additionally, there is ESPN+ exclusive original programing like NFL Primetime, Dana White’s Contender Series and The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick. You can stream ESPN+ on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console for $11.99/month or bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for just $16.99 per month.

FuboTV

FuboTV is a streaming service that has made a significant mark in the United States live sports market. It offers a range of pricing plans: The basic plan, the “Pro” package, provides an assortment of channels, including sports, news, and entertainment options like Showtime for $79.99 per month.

Sling TV

Here’s what you can watch on Sling TV, with plans starting at $40: Baseball (MLB), Basketball (NBA, NCAAB), Combat Sports (Boxing, UFC, MMA), Football (NCAAF, NFL), Golf, Hockey, Motorsports, Olympics, Soccer, Tennis and Wrestling. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the games.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream is an internet TV service that offers your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks. DirecTV Stream can be purchased for $79.98/month for your first two months when you sign up for the ENTERTAINMENT package and add DIRECTV Sports Pack.

First Round Matchups

Here's a look at the first-round matchups, along with their broadcast details:

Boston University Terriers vs. Western Michigan Broncos: EDT on ESPNU, Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. Stream on FuboTV (free trial); Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans: EDT on ESPNUScheels Arena in Fargo, N.D. Stream on FuboTV (free trial); Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+
Michigan State Spartans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: EDT on ESPN+, Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. Stream on ESPN+
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Boston College Eagles: EDT on ESPN2, Scheels Arena in Fargo, N.D. Stream on FuboTV (free trial); Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+
Boston College Eagles vs. UConn Huskies: EDT on ESPNU, SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H. Stream on FuboTV (free trial); Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+
UConn Huskies vs. Providence Friars: EDT on ESPNUPPL Center in Allentown, PA. Stream on FuboTV (free trial); Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+
Providence Friars vs. Maine Black Bears: EDT on ESPN+, SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H. Stream on ESPN+
Maine Black Bears vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: EDT on ESPN2, PPL Center in Allentown, PA. Stream on FuboTV (free trial); Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+

Second Round Matchups

Following the first round, here are the second-round matchups:

Cornell Big Red vs. EDT on ESPNU, Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. Stream on FuboTV; Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+
UMass Minutemen vs. EDT on ESPNUScheels Arena in Fargo, N.D. Stream on FuboTV; Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. EDT on ESPN2PPL Center in Allentown, Pa. Stream on FuboTV; Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+
Denver Pioneers vs. EDT on ESPN2SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H. Stream on FuboTV; Sling; DirecTV Stream; ESPN+

Additional Hockey Content

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