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Where to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning 2026–27: Upcoming Games, Channels, and Services
How to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning in the United States
13 upcoming Tampa Bay Lightning games are listed here; 13 have a broadcaster in our feed. Listed broadcasts include KONG, The Spot, ESPN, ALT, Mammoth+, and others. Check each game below for its viewing options and restrictions.
This guide covers Tampa Bay Lightning games in NHL for viewers in the United States. Availability depends on the game, your location, and your subscription.
In the U.S., national and regional coverage differ. Check your team's local broadcaster; out-of-market streams can have blackouts. Check the official schedule when a start time or broadcast is not listed here.
2026-27 viewing: Lightning local games use The Spot and the Lightning app subscription. Check the team territory and national-game exclusions.
For U.S. viewers outside the team's local territory, ESPN+ can carry eligible out-of-market games. Local blackouts and national exclusives, including NHL Network games, still apply.
Watching in Tampa Bay or Orlando? Check the broadcaster's local availability before subscribing.
Team Schedules and Viewing Sources
League guidance reviewed October 11, 2026; team sources reviewed October 12, 2026. Broadcasters, plans, and availability can change.
Upcoming Games
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Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PM ETPrime VideoKONGLocal
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Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM ETThe SpotThe SpotLocal
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Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 PM ET
ESPNNational- Add Sling Essentials for Oct$19.99/mo
- Add ESPN Unlimited for Oct$31.99/mo
- Add Sling Essentials & Select for Oct$34.99/mo
- Add Disney+, Hulu & ESPN Unlimited for Oct$35.99/mo
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- Add The ESPN, FOX One Bundle for Oct$39.99/mo
- Add ESPN Unlimited + NFL+ Premium for Oct$41.99/mo
- Add Sling Orange for Oct$45.99/mo
- Add Sling Orange & Blue for Oct$60.99/mo
- Add Fubo Sports + News for Oct$64.99/mo
Add DIRECTV MySports for Oct$64.99/mo- Add Fubo Pro for Oct$88.99/mo
- Add Hulu + Live TV for Oct$99.99/mo
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Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 PM ETALTALTLocal
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Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 PM ETMammoth+Mammoth+Local
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Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM ETThe SpotThe SpotLocal
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Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM ETSCRIPPSSCRIPPSLocal
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Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM ETDSNDSNLocal
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Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ETCHSNCHSNLocal
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Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM ETMINNHLMINNHLLocal
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Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 PM ETThe SpotThe SpotLocal
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Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM ETTNTHBO MaxTNT / truTVNational
- Add HBO Max Standard for Nov$18.49/mo
- Add Sling Orange for Nov$45.99/mo
- Add Sling Blue for Nov$45.99/mo
- Add Sling Orange & Blue for Nov$60.99/mo
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- Add DIRECTV MySports for Nov$64.99/mo
- Add Hulu + Live TV for Nov$99.99/mo
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Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM ETCBJHNCBJHNLocal
Viewing Options and Costs for Tampa Bay Lightning Over the Next 30 Days
| Month | Games | Viewing Options Confirmed | Not Yet Confirmed | Free Over the Air Where Available | Lowest-Cost Listed Options |
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| October 2026 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Add Sling Essentials for Oct · $19.99/mo Viewing options are confirmed for 1 of 7 listed games, subject to location and plan restrictions. Options for 6 games still require confirmation; this is not a complete cost estimate. |
| November 2026 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Add HBO Max Standard for Nov · $18.49/mo Viewing options are confirmed for 1 of 6 listed games, subject to location and plan restrictions. Options for 5 games still require confirmation; this is not a complete cost estimate. |
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