Islanders fans are in for a ride this season, not just on the ice but also when they kick back to watch. Peter DeBoer is officially in his first full season behind the bench, taking over from Patrick Roy, and with talent like Ilya Sorokin in goal, new captain Bo Horvat, and rising star Matthew Schaefer, there’s definitely that new season optimism brewing. But here’s the kicker: nearly all the Islanders’ regional games are now exclusively streaming on DAZN, a totally new direct-to-consumer platform for MSG networks.
Beyond the Bench: A Whole New Way to Watch
This isn’t just about catching games live, either. DAZN is bringing the whole package. We’re talking highlights, full-blown studio shows, original series, and even some sweet behind-the-scenes content around the Isles. For those of us who live and breathe our teams, that’s a huge step up from just flipping through channels. For real, DAZN, pronounced “da-zone,” is a big-time sports streaming service. It lets fans snag live and on-demand events without needing some old-school cable package. It’s available in over 200 countries and territories and honestly, it first made its name with combat sports, especially boxing, MMA, and those big pay-per-view fight nights. But get this, in 2026, DAZN went big, grabbing regional streaming rights for a bunch of NHL teams, including our Islanders, plus the Rangers, Devils, Sabres, Capitals, and Kings. One of the best parts is how easy it is to use. Forget the satellite dish, you can just stream DAZN through the app on smart TVs, phones, tablets, computers, or any other connected device. Watching live sports at home or on the go just got way simpler.
Breaking Down the DAZN Hook-Up for Islanders Fans
Alright, so how do you actually get this thing? New York sports fans get to pick their poison, with separate packages for MSG+ and then the Gotham Bundle, which also includes YES Network programming. You can grab monthly passes, or go for season-long or annual passes for each package. Plus, if you’re just looking for a single game, individual game passes are available for MSG+. Here’s the rundown on what DAZN is offering:
* **MSG+ Season Pass:** This bad boy runs $119 per year. It’s a lower rate than paying month-to-month, which is always nice. You get every locally produced preseason and regular-season Islanders game, plus Knicks, Rangers, Devils, and Sabres games, all live and on-demand. On top of that, you’re getting all the pregame, halftime, and postgame shows, plus other programming. You can stream on up to three devices in three different locations, and even download stuff to watch offline. Plus, you get other DAZN content for free, like international soccer and boxing.
* **MSG+ Monthly Pass:** This one starts at $19.99 for the first month, then jumps to $29.99 per month after that. It pretty much includes everything the Season Pass offers: all those locally produced games, the studio shows, streaming on three devices, downloads, and the extra DAZN content. It’s all about how you want to pay.
So yeah, it’s a whole new vibe for the Islanders this year, from the bench to the broadcast. If you’re an Islanders fan, this DAZN move is something you absolutely need to figure out. Don’t miss a single highlight reel save from Sorokin or a clutch play from Horvat as they chase that fresh start this season.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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