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After two exciting Frozen 4 games earlier this week, the 2024 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey National Championship begins. Whether you have cable TV or are looking for a streaming alternative, we've got you covered if you want to watch. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about where to watch the Men's NCAA Ice Hockey National Championship.
The Frozen 4 portion of the tournament was held Thursday night. Denver narrowly defeated Boston University 2-1 in overtime, and Boston University defeated the University of Michigan 4-0. Denver and BC will now compete for the national title. If Denver wins, it will become the first NCAA Division I men's hockey team to win 10 championships. BC last won in 2012, so this could be their first title in more than a decade.
Whether you're an avid college hockey fan or just want to see which team wins, you're in luck. Below, we've rounded up the best watch options for the championship.
Where to watch the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship in the US
The NCAA Men's Ice Hockey National Championship will be broadcast on ESPN2 starting at 6pm ET. It will also be streamed on ESPN+ at the same time. An ESPN+ subscription costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
ESPN Plus (Monthly Plan)
ESPN Plus is a sports subscription service that includes live sports, exclusive video content, and written analysis from ESPN. You can pay monthly or sign up for a $110 annual contract, saving you about $22 a year. There's also a triple bundle of Hulu and Disney Plus for even more discounts.
If you don't have cable and want to consider a live TV package, both Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV come with ESPN2. Sling TV is a cheaper option at $40 per month. To get ESPN2, you must select the Sling Orange plan. Hulu + Live TV subscriptions start at $76.99 per month. These bundles include live TV channels like ESPN2, plus access to ESPN+, Disney+, and the usual Hulu.
Sling TV subscription
Sling TV is the streaming service you're looking for that gives you just what you need without all the bells and whistles. More customizable than other plans, you can choose from three options so you only pay for what you need. New members receive $10 off their first month.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV includes more than 90 channels, plus access to Hulu's on-demand library, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Adding live TV will significantly increase your price, but it's a monthly contract and you're free to cancel at any time. However, as far as live TV services go, this is one of the best.
How to watch the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship from anywhere
If you plan to travel outside of the United States during the championship and want to use a streaming service, you can try a VPN (virtual private network). A VPN is an easy way to change your virtual location on your electronic device, allowing you to access websites and apps that may not be available at your vacation destination. This suggestion is perfect for Americans who are currently abroad, as all of the streaming services we recommended require a US payment format.
Want to learn more? Our top recommendation is ExpressVPN, which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review to learn more about this user-friendly VPN. Read on to learn how to use it.
How to watch the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship using a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you plan on watching new episodes.
- Turn it on and set it to your US location.
- Sign up for one of our streaming packages with a US payment method.
- Log in and go to your game page or channel.
Note: Using a VPN is illegal in certain countries, and using a VPN to access region-locked streaming content may violate certain services' terms of service. Insider does not support or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
