March isn’t only for March Madness, as the best collegiate hockey teams take the ice when the puck drops for the NCAA 2025 Men’s Hockey Tournament on ESPN+. Now, until Saturday, April 12, teams will compete for a chance to raise a banner and a national title. Things will heat up during the semifinals on April 10 during the Men’s Frozen Four.
16 teams are set to compete in the tournament: Boston College, Bentley, Providence, Denver, Western Michigan, Minnesota St., Minnesota, Massachusetts, Maine, Penn St. UConn, Qunnipiac, Michigan St., Cornell, Boston U., and Ohio State. The tournament’s regional sites are Toledo, Fargo, Manchester, and Allentown, with the Enterprise Center in St. Louis hosting the Frozen Four and National Championship Game.
Here’s everything you need to know and how to watch the action unfold during the road to the Frozen Four.
When to Watch
2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament (March 27 to April 12)
- Time: NCAA Men’s Hockey Schedule
- Network(s): ESPN2 | ESPNU
- Where to Stream: Every game will stream on ESPN+
How to Watch the 2025 Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Without Cable TV
Stream all of the action during the 2025 NCAA Men’s hockey games on ESPN2, and ESPNU on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
All games will stream on ESPN+ throughout the tournament.
Watch 2025 NCAA Hockey Games on DIRECTV STREAM
Watch the road to the Frozen Four and live NCAA hockey games with DIRECTV STREAM. The Choice package includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and over 125 channels for $114.99 per month. For a limited time, you can get the Choice package for only $89.99 per month for the first three months.
DIRECTV STREAM also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and in select markets ABC for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content, and more on ESPN+.
With DIRECTV STREAM, there are no contracts or hidden fees, and each plan includes unlimited cloud DVR storage. New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing, which allows you to live stream the Frozen Four for free online.
Watch 2025 NCAA Hockey Games Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch live 2025 NCAA hockey games on ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU is with Sling Orange with the Sports Extra add-on. Starting at $56 per month, subscribers can watch live college hockey games and over 40 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the tournament’s biggest moments.
New subscribers can get half of their first month for a limited time.
Watch 2025 NCAA Hockey Games Live on Fubo
Catch live college hockey games and over 100 sporting events with the Elite plan. The plan includes over 290 channels, including ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU, for only $94.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the tournament and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours and Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and get $30 off their first month
Watch Every 2025 Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Game Live on ESPN+
ESPN+ will stream each game during the men’s ice hockey tournament, and subscribers can watch the action on the ice for only $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year. The platform offers thousands of hours of live sports, including the MLB, PGA, NHL, UFC, and much more.
Watch 2025 NCAA Hockey Games Live on Hulu + Live TV
Catch live NCAA tournament games throughout the Frozen Four and championship game on ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and over 95 channels are available on Hulu + Live TV starting at $82.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live games on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free.
Watch 2025 NCAA Hockey Games Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including live men’s collegiate hockey games on ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU, for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
New subscribers can try YouTube TV for free and get their first six months for only $69.99 per month.
2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship Schedule on ESPN:
*All matchups available on ESPN+
| Date | Time (ET) | Game/Commentators | Platform(s) |
| Thursday, March 27 | 2 p.m. | Toledo, Ohio Regional Ohio State vs. Boston University Kevin Gehl, Sean Ritchlin | ESPNU |
| 5 p.m. | Fargo, N.D. Regional Minnesota State vs. No. 4 Western Michigan Roxy Bernstein, Ben Clymer | ESPNU | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Toledo, Ohio Regional Cornell vs. No. 2 Michigan State Kevin Gehl, Sean Ritchlin | ESPN+ | |
| 8:30 p.m. | Fargo, N.D. Regional UMass vs. Minnesota Roxy Bernstein, Ben Clymer | ESPN2 | |
| Friday, March 28 | 2 p.m. | Manchester, N.H. Regional Bentley vs. No. 1 Boston College John Buccigross, Colby Cohen, Quint Kessenich | ESPNU |
| 5 p.m. | Allentown, Pa. Regional Quinnipiac vs. UConn Jason Ross Jr., Kevin Weekes | ESPNU | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Manchester, N.H. Regional Denver vs. Providence John Buccigross, Colby Cohen, Quint Kessenich | ESPN+ | |
| 8:30 p.m. | Allentown, Pa. Regional Penn State vs. No. 3 Maine Jason Ross Jr., Kevin Weekes | ESPN2 | |
| Saturday, March 29 | TBD | Fargo, N.D. Regional Finals Roxy Bernstein, Ben Clymer | ESPNU |
| TBD | Toledo, Ohio Regional Finals Kevin Gehl, Sean Ritchlin | ESPNU | |
| Sunday, March 30 | TBD | Manchester, N.H. Regional Finals John Buccigross, Colby Cohen, Quint Kessenich | ESPN2 |
| TBD | Allentown, Pa. Regional Finals Jason Ross Jr., Kevin Weekes | ESPN2 | |
| Thursday, April 10 | 5 p.m. | Men’s Frozen Four – Semifinals John Buccigross, Colby Cohen, Quint Kessenich | ESPN2 |
| 8:30 p.m. | Men’s Frozen Four – Semifinals John Buccigross, Colby Cohen, Quint Kessenich | ESPN2 | |
| Saturday, April 12 | 7 p.m. | Pregame Show Arda Öcal, Andrew Raycroft, Sean Ritchlin | ESPN2 |
| 7:30 p.m. | NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship John Buccigross, Colby Cohen, Quint Kessenich | ESPN2 |
*Networks and times subject to change