DIRECTV Blackouts Affect NHL Games in Syracuse Area

Syracuse, NY, October 16, 2026 —

DIRECTV customers in the Syracuse area are experiencing blackouts of NHL games involving the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild. The interruptions are tied to an ongoing dispute between the provider and the teams’ regional sports networks.

Alternative streaming options identified for fans seeking to watch the games include fuboTV, which has a free trial, and Amazon Prime Video. The available information does not specify which service carries each team’s games, or whether availability varies by game or subscription.

The dispute’s start date, the regional sports networks involved and the issues under discussion were not provided. There is also no information about how long the blackouts may continue or whether the parties have announced steps toward resolving the dispute.

The reported impact is limited to DIRECTV customers in the Syracuse area and the listed teams’ NHL games. No details were provided about whether other programming is affected, how many customers are experiencing interruptions or whether viewers in other locations face similar blackouts.

For now, the reported alternatives are streaming through fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video. The information provided does not include pricing, subscription requirements beyond noting fuboTV’s free trial, or details about the availability of particular broadcasts. It also does not say whether DIRECTV or the regional sports networks have issued statements about the dispute.

Story summarized from the original created by Ben Axelson on www.syracuse.com, see more information here.

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