The Seattle Kraken are one of the NHL’s newest teams, but they’ve already put on a good show, getting within a tentacle’s length of wrapping up the Stanley Cup in during the 2022-23 playoffs. Can they make a deeper run this season?
Here’s your guide to watching all of the action on the ice during the Seattle Kraken 2024-25 season.
Seattle Kraken Quick Facts
Founded: 2018
Head Coach: Dan Bylsma
Club Owners: Seattle Hockey Partners
Conference: Western
Home Arena: Climate Pledge Arena
Championships: None
2023-24 Finish: Did not make the playoffs
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Seattle Kraken Schedule 2024-2025
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How to Watch Seattle Kraken Games on DIRECTV
Calling all Seattle Kraken fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2024-2025 NHL season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
- Regional Sports Network: Moving from ROOT Sports Northwest to TEGNA Inc.’s Seattle broadcast stations KING-NBC and independent KONG –Learn More About Changing RSNs
- Currently available to Satellite customers; DIRECTV Stream customers coming soon
- Currently available to Satellite customers; DIRECTV Stream customers coming soon
- TNT: Channel 245
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Check your local listings
- NHL Network: Channel 215
ANY KEY REGIONS IN THE TEAM’S HOME TERRITORY WHERE PAST FANS MIGHT LOSE GAMES: Potentially Yakima-Pasco-Richland WA; Eugene, Medford-Klamath Falls, Bend OR but working to finalize an agreement to service most fans
HOW CAN DISPLACED FANS CONNECT: Amazon Prime Video subscription streaming services and app
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Seattle Kraken Rivalries
The Kraken is a new team, but they’ve already started stoking a few fierce rivalries around the league. Here are some of the top rivals:
Seattle Kraken vs. Vancouver Canucks
The rivalry between the Kraken and the Canucks, often dubbed the “Battle of the Northwest,” emerged as soon as Seattle joined the NHL. With both cities only about a two-and-a-half-hour drive apart, this geographic proximity helped foster an immediate sense of rivalry. Fans from both sides are known to travel for games, creating intense atmospheres.
Historically, Vancouver lacked a true geographic rival, so the arrival of the Kraken was a natural fit. This rivalry is developing as a classic neighbor-versus-neighbor showdown in the Pacific Division, with each game bringing high energy and enthusiasm from the teams and fans alike.
The Kraken and Canucks meet on:
- December 28 at 4 p.m. ET
- January 2, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- March 1, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- April 2, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Another emerging rivalry for the Kraken is with the Vegas Golden Knights. As two of the league’s three newest franchises, there’s a natural competitive dynamic between them. While Vegas had a strong inaugural season, even making it to the Stanley Cup Final, Seattle struggled in their first year, which led to frequent comparisons between the two franchises.
In their second season, Seattle began to find its footing, making games against Vegas more competitive. The rivalry is fueled by the comparisons between their expansion seasons and their growing competition for Pacific Division dominance.
The Kraken take on the Golden Knights on:
- November 8 at 10 p.m. ET
- December 21 at 10 p.m. ET
- April 10, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
Seattle Kraken vs. San Jose Sharks
The Kraken are also building a rivalry with the San Jose Sharks, another Pacific Division foe. The Sharks are known for their physical style of play, and this has led to hard-fought, penalty-filled games whenever they face Seattle. As both teams play each other multiple times each season, the physical nature of their matchups has the potential to build a lasting rivalry as the Kraken continue to assert themselves in the division
The Kraken and Sharks will duel on:
- November 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- November 30 at 10 p.m. ET
- January 30, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN
- April 5, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Seattle Kraken founded?
One of the most recent franchise editions, 2018 was the Seattle Kraken's inaugural season in the NHL.
Who are the Seattle Kraken's biggest rivals?
The Kraken is a new team, but have already developed quite a few rivalries, including with the Vegas Golden Knights, the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks.
Who is the head coach of the Seattle Kraken?
The head coach of the Seattle Kraken is Dan Bylsma.
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