The New Jersey Devils and the NHL have announced that international fans can now stream every NHL game, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Stanley Cup Final, on DAZN, as part of a new multi-year partnership.
The deal covers over 200 countries and territories outside of North America, making it easier than ever for fans around the world to follow their favorite teams and players.
DAZN is a British-based sports streaming platform, owned by Access Industries and headquartered in London. Originally founded as Perform Group in 2007, it rebranded as DAZN in 2015. The platform broadcasts a wide range of live and on-demand sports, with a core focus on combat sports like boxing and MMA, available without pay-per-view fees. DAZN is accessible by subscription across various devices.
As part of this agreement, NHL.TV will be integrated into the DAZN platform. This means fans outside the U.S., Canada, and the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden) will now be able to watch NHL games through NHL.TV on DAZN.
For the New Jersey Devils, this partnership is especially significant. The franchise has developed a strong and growing international fanbase, one that stretches far beyond the Prudential Center in Newark.
During last season’s NHL Global Series, the Devils traveled to Prague, Czechia, where they opened their season with a win against the Buffalo Sabres. But beyond the victory, the trip highlighted the team's global reach. According to NHL.com, fans came from across the world, including Scotland, Spain, and even Australia, to cheer for the Devils.
One fan, Mikaela Mackie from Melbourne, told NHL.com, “We all know each other from Twitter. It’s fantastic to connect with other people and have that common interest. It makes it easy to start that conversation and get along.”
That common interest, of course, is the New Jersey Devils.
The team’s global appeal is also fueled by its international roster. One standout example is Ondřej Palát, Devils winger and alternate captain, who hails from Frýdek-Místek, Czechia. Palát has a strong fan following in his home country, and thanks to this DAZN partnership, his supporters can now stream all 82 regular-season games, plus the playoffs, with ease.
Globally, nearly 30% of NHL players were born outside North America. Reaching that international audience has become a core part of the league’s long-term strategy.
Steve McArdle, NHL Chief Operating Officer, explained to NHL.com:
“Media distribution is at the core of our global strategy, and we are thrilled to partner with DAZN to continue to expand our global reach and engage with our fast-growing international fan base. Our shared commitment to innovation, gold-standard technology, and providing an exceptional content delivery service will allow us to deliver NHL content to hockey fans around the world on the platforms they prefer.”
This new partnership not only benefits Devils fans abroad, it also supports the NHL’s broader mission to grow the game globally, making hockey more accessible to the next generation of fans, no matter where they live.
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