Next game: @ Rangers
Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM ET
Where to watch
Local TV: The Spot (Lightning) · MSG Network (Rangers)
Stream it (out of market in the US: ESPN+)
In Canada: TVA Sports
Local TV
Most Tampa Bay Lightning games air on The Spot in the team's home market. 14 games this season are national broadcasts instead.
- The Spot: 70 games
Out of market in the US? Games that aren't on national TV stream on ESPN+ (NHL Power Play).
National TV games
- vs Flyers · Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PM ETNHL Network
- @ Golden Knights · Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 PM ETESPN
- @ Sabres · Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM ETTNT, truTV, HBO Max
- vs Capitals · Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM ETESPN+, Hulu, Disney+
- vs Oilers · Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM ETESPN+, Hulu, Disney+
- vs Hurricanes · Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PM ETTNT, truTV, HBO Max
- @ Canadiens · Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM ETTNT, HBO Max
- vs Blues · Tue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM ETTNT, truTV, HBO Max
- @ Bruins · Mon, Jan 18 · 1:30 PM ETTNT, truTV, HBO Max
- @ Flyers · Wed, Feb 3 · 7:30 PM ETTNT, truTV, HBO Max
- vs Panthers · Tue, Feb 16 · 7:30 PM ETESPN+, Hulu, Disney+
- vs Panthers · Tue, Mar 23 · 7:00 PM ETTNT, truTV, HBO Max
Upcoming games and channels
| Date | Opponent | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM ET | @ Rangers | The Spot · MSG Network |
| Sat, Oct 3 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Capitals | Monumental Sports Network · The Spot |
| Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Flyers | NHL Network · NBC Sports Philadelphia · The Spot |
| Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Wild | Prime Video · Wild+ · The Spot |
| Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM ET | @ Islanders | The Spot · MSG Sportsnet |
| Tue, Oct 13 · 7:15 PM ET | @ Rangers | The Spot · MSG Network |
| Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Kraken | Prime Video · KONG · The Spot |
| Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM ET | vs Canucks | The Spot |
| Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 PM ET | @ Golden Knights | ESPN |
| Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 PM ET | @ Avalanche | The Spot · Altitude |
| Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 PM ET | @ Mammoth | The Spot · Utah16 |
| Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Jets | The Spot |
| Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM ET | @ Predators | The Spot · SCRIPPS |
| Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Red Wings | DSN · The Spot |
| Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Blackhawks | Chicago Sports Network · The Spot |
Lightning TV and streaming FAQ
What channel is the Lightning game on?
Most Tampa Bay Lightning games air on The Spot in the team's home market. 14 games this season are on national TV instead (ESPN, ABC, TNT, NHL Network and others), and those air nationwide. Check the schedule below for each game's channel.
How can I stream Lightning games?
In the Tampa Bay area, stream local games through a live TV service that carries The Spot, such as DIRECTV or Fubo (availability varies by ZIP code). National games stream on ESPN+ or HBO Max depending on the network, or on live TV services like DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Can I watch Lightning games out of market?
Yes. In the US, out-of-market Lightning games stream on ESPN+ (NHL Power Play), except games on national TV. In Canada, games stream on Sportsnet+ or TSN+ depending on the broadcaster.