Hi Everyone – I’m excited to announce that the NHL is streaming its way onto the PS3! Beginning today, all PS3 users in the United States and Canada can download the new NHL GameCenter application, an exclusive offer for PS3 users making it the first and only gaming console to stream live hockey games in HD.
NHL GameCenter LIVE subscribers who enjoy free access to PlayStation Network and its variety of online content, can now stream live out-of-market regular season and select playoff game broadcasts in HD by downloading the NHL GameCenter application on the PS3 system. In addition to offering live hockey games, NHL GameCenter LIVE also allows subscribers to watch full-length and condensed replays of the current season games they missed (48 hours after they air, no blackouts) and relive NHL history with unlimited access to over 500 classic games from NHL Vault. Check out the demo to see how it works:
PS3 users that do not have a subscription to NHL GameCenter LIVE will still have access to a wide range of NHL content through the NHL GameCenter application. Fans will have access to features such as post-game highlights, team schedules, standings, player stats and profiles, and the full NHL scoreboard.
You can download the NHL application for $9.99 and access it under the “Video” icon on the XMB menu. However, if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you can download the NHL GameCenter application for free, continuing PlayStation’s goal to deliver exclusive opportunities only made available to PlayStation Plus members.
If you aren’t an NHL GameCenter LIVE subscriber, you can sign up by visiting www.ps3.com/nhl to get an account and ultimately link it to your PS3 using a registration code obtained through the app on your device. NHL GameCenter LIVE is priced at $169 (U.S.) for an annual subscription and includes the NHL Vault service. NHL Vault is also available separately for $4.95 (U.S.) a month.
We hope you enjoy watching all of the excitement of the NHL delivered via PlayStation Network!
I understand I can’t watch in-market games live, but I wouldn’t be able to watch the replay until 48 hours later? With mlb it is 90 minutes.
SONY.. YOU ARE GOOOOOOOOOOD.
@ Belvedere
Like your post..
Thought there was a 5 in it for some reason;)
And the best thing is if you don’t have a subscription you can still use this app!!! You won’t be able to watch the live games but you can still get standings, scores,and highlights. Now THAT’S a deal :) Now we just need the NBA app. I doubt they’ll do an NFL app because there’s no need for one. There’s Sunday games and MNF, and there’s only about 18 games in the entire season so it’s kinda hard to miss any football. NBA has 82 games just like NHL so I can see them pushing for an NBA app. I just hope they bring it soon.
NBA League Pass Streaming please…
OMFG!!! I’M IN LOVE <3<3<3 THANK YOU!!! ^_^
Getting PS+ for this! If this is the start of the new content coming to PS+ then I am sold for sure!
Canada loves ya!
The hell with them Canadians, when WE will have NFL?
So the MLB app was free when it came out, I find that very disappointing that the NHL app is 9.99 for non plus subscribers. I still feel like plus has no use for me, and this really isn’t fair for the NHL fans. Sorry, I’m not gonna pay 9.99 and then however much for the NHL GameCenter sub for this app, neither will I pay 49.99 for plus just to get this app free. Not worth it IMO.
Wow the NHL app is amazing now I want the MLB.tv app to steal some of it’s features.
Please get the NBA next I am a huge NBA fan.
this is great i like how MLBTV look this looks great also.
yeah i think is time for the XMB to have a TV section.
Please… for the love of all things holy get this released in the uk! I need it like a fat man needs snacks…
MLB NHL ….NBA AND NFL IM ON WITH A HAT ON
Directtv won’t let anyone else get Sunday Ticket. So don’t expect an NFL package anytime soon, NBA is far more likely.
I’ve already cancelled cable with MLB.tv and ESPN3 on the 360. This makes it better. Please just add an NBA app (as they already have a broadband service) and I would be one very happy camper.
I knew it sounded to good to be true, why should I pay $169 for this when I can pay that much to DirecTv for the NHL Center Ice, if I am going to pay I might as well pay for live broadcast instead of a steaming fee. Nice try though, just goes to show why I still like my XBOX 360 over the PS3
Love it but the subscription is out of my price range, so was the MLB one. I just cant afford to love sports I guess.
@juggulator | November 10th, 2010 at 10:24 am
And the best thing is if you don’t have a subscription you can still use this app!!! You won’t be able to watch the live games but you can still get standings, scores,and highlights. Now THAT’S a deal :
I already get this on DirecTv, it’s called the NHL Channel, except the NHL channel occasionally shows live games
Another vote for a NBA app!
Please get NBA!
My PS+ subscription just made itself worthwhile. I had gotten anything of value until now. NHL. YES!!!!!!!
Very Nice, thank you Sony!!! 8)
This is looking pretty great: MLB and now this. If I may be so kind as to reinstate the cries of NFL and possibly even some Soccer? I would love that so much and you’d def. earn my money if this were possible!
I agree, with local blackouts, this deal is dead.
FINALLY! YES! Now my flyers will be in HD on my PS3, Jeff I hope you roll with the flyers too, I know your a fellow phillies fan.
Sure do! Went to the Spectrum when I was a tot. You’ll notice a lot of Flyers in that video :)