2026-27 NHL schedule · Atlantic Division

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule & TV

84 games · 42 home, 42 away · 9 played, 75 to go

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Where to watch the Lightning

Every 2026-27 game's carriers, as the league lists them; each game below names its own.

United States

National

HBO MAX (7), TNT (7), truTV (6), Disney+ (3), ESPN+ (3), HULU (3), ABC (2), ESPN (2), NHLN (2)

Lightning regional

The Spot (70)

Canada

National

TVAS (16), SN+ (12), SN (7), Prime (2), SN1 (2), SN360 (2), SNE (2), SNP (2), SNW (2), TVAS2 (2)

Games in brackets. A regional carrier airs in the club's own market.

Preseason

Date	Opponent	Result / Time	TV	Arena
Sun, Sep 20	vsNashville Predators	W2-1, game recap	USThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (NSH)	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Sep 22	atNashville Predators	L2-3OT, game recap	USThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (NSH)	Bridgestone Arena
Thu, Sep 24	vsFlorida Panthers	L3-5, game recap	USThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (FLA)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Sep 26	atFlorida Panthers	W3-2SO, game recap	USThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (FLA)	Amerant Bank Arena

October 2026

Date	Opponent	Result / Time	TV	Arena
Thu, Oct 1	atNew York Rangers	L1-5, game recap	USThe Spot (TBL), MSG (NYR)·CATVAS	Madison Square Garden
Sat, Oct 3	vsWashington Capitals	W3-1, game recap	USThe Spot (TBL), MNMT (WSH)	Benchmark International Arena
Mon, Oct 5	vsPhiladelphia Flyers	W4-1, game recap	USNHLN, The Spot (TBL), NBCSP (PHI)	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Oct 8	vsMinnesota Wild	W3-2, game recap	USMINNHL (MIN), Wild+ (MIN), The Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Oct 10	atNew York Islanders	W5-3, game recap	USThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NYI)	UBS Arena
Tue, Oct 13	atNew York Rangers	L1-4, game recap	USThe Spot (TBL), MSG (NYR)	Madison Square Garden
Thu, Oct 15	vsSeattle Kraken	W4-3OT, game recap	USPrime Video (SEA), The Spot (TBL), KONG (SEA)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Oct 17	vsVancouver Canucks	W4-2, game recap	CASNP·USThe Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Oct 20	atVegas Golden Knights	W6-2, game recap	USESPN·CASN+	T-Mobile Arena
Fri, Oct 23Next	atColorado AvalancheUSThe Spot (TBL), ALT (COL)·CASN360, TVAS	9:00 PM EDT, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), ALT (COL)·CASN360, TVAS	Ball Arena
Sat, Oct 24	atUtah MammothUSMammoth+ (UTA), The Spot (TBL), Utah16 (UTA)	9:00 PM EDT, game preview	USMammoth+ (UTA), The Spot (TBL), Utah16 (UTA)	Delta Center
Thu, Oct 29	vsWinnipeg JetsCATSN3 (WPG)·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EDT, game preview	CATSN3 (WPG)·USThe Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Oct 31	atNashville PredatorsUSThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (NSH)	2:00 PM EDT, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (NSH)	Bridgestone Arena

November 2026

Date	Opponent	Result / Time	TV	Arena
Tue, Nov 3	vsDetroit Red WingsUSDSN (DET), The Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USDSN (DET), The Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Nov 5	vsChicago BlackhawksUSThe Spot (TBL), CHSN (CHI)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), CHSN (CHI)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Nov 7	atMinnesota WildUSMINNHL (MIN), Wild+ (MIN), The Spot (TBL)	8:00 PM EST, game preview	USMINNHL (MIN), Wild+ (MIN), The Spot (TBL)	Grand Casino Arena
Sun, Nov 8	atWinnipeg JetsCATSN3 (WPG)·USThe Spot (TBL)	6:00 PM EST, game preview	CATSN3 (WPG)·USThe Spot (TBL)	Canada Life Centre
Wed, Nov 11	atBuffalo SabresUSTNT, truTV, HBO MAX	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USTNT, truTV, HBO MAX	KeyBank Center
Thu, Nov 12	atColumbus Blue JacketsUSCBJNHL (CBJ), CBJHN (CBJ), The Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USCBJNHL (CBJ), CBJHN (CBJ), The Spot (TBL)	Nationwide Arena
Sat, Nov 14	vsDetroit Red WingsUSDSN (DET), The Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USDSN (DET), The Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Nov 17	vsWashington CapitalsUSESPN+, HULU, Disney+·CASN+	7:30 PM EST, game preview	USESPN+, HULU, Disney+·CASN+	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Nov 19	vsEdmonton OilersCASNW·USESPN+, HULU, Disney+	7:30 PM EST, game preview	CASNW·USESPN+, HULU, Disney+	Benchmark International Arena
Sun, Nov 22	vsBuffalo SabresUSNHLN, The Spot (TBL), MSG-B (BUF)·CASN+, TVAS	5:00 PM EST, game preview	USNHLN, The Spot (TBL), MSG-B (BUF)·CASN+, TVAS	Benchmark International Arena
Wed, Nov 25	vsCarolina HurricanesUSTNT, truTV, HBO MAX	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USTNT, truTV, HBO MAX	Benchmark International Arena
Fri, Nov 27	vsOttawa SenatorsCATSN5 (OTT), RDS (OTT)·USThe Spot (TBL)	3:00 PM EST, game preview	CATSN5 (OTT), RDS (OTT)·USThe Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Nov 28	atFlorida PanthersUSThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (FLA)	6:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (FLA)	Amerant Bank Arena

December 2026

Date	Opponent	Result / Time	TV	Arena
Wed, Dec 2	atMontréal CanadiensCAPrime·USTNT, HBO MAX	7:30 PM EST, game preview	CAPrime·USTNT, HBO MAX	Centre Bell
Sat, Dec 5	atOttawa SenatorsCASNE, TVAS·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	CASNE, TVAS·USThe Spot (TBL)	Canadian Tire Centre
Mon, Dec 7	vsColumbus Blue JacketsUSCBJNHL (CBJ), CBJHN (CBJ), The Spot (TBL)·CASN+, TVAS	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USCBJNHL (CBJ), CBJHN (CBJ), The Spot (TBL)·CASN+, TVAS	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Dec 10	vsBoston BruinsUSThe Spot (TBL), NESN (BOS)·CATVAS	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), NESN (BOS)·CATVAS	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Dec 12	vsPittsburgh PenguinsUSThe Spot (TBL), SN-PIT (PIT)·CATVAS	3:30 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), SN-PIT (PIT)·CATVAS	Benchmark International Arena
Sun, Dec 13	atSt. Louis BluesUSSTLNHL (STL), BN+ (STL), The Spot (TBL)·CASN+	8:00 PM EST, game preview	USSTLNHL (STL), BN+ (STL), The Spot (TBL)·CASN+	Enterprise Center
Tue, Dec 15	atPittsburgh PenguinsUSThe Spot (TBL), SN-PIT (PIT)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), SN-PIT (PIT)	PPG Paints Arena
Thu, Dec 17	vsCalgary FlamesCASNW·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	CASNW·USThe Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Dec 19	atToronto Maple LeafsCASN·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	CASN·USThe Spot (TBL)	Scotiabank Arena
Sun, Dec 20	atDetroit Red WingsUSDSN (DET), The Spot (TBL)·CASN1, TVAS	5:00 PM EST, game preview	USDSN (DET), The Spot (TBL)·CASN1, TVAS	Little Caesars Arena
Tue, Dec 22	vsSt. Louis BluesUSTNT, truTV, HBO MAX·CASN+	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USTNT, truTV, HBO MAX·CASN+	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Dec 26	atFlorida PanthersUSThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (FLA)	6:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (FLA)	Amerant Bank Arena
Mon, Dec 28	atCarolina HurricanesUSCARNHL (CAR), HHN (CAR), The Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USCARNHL (CAR), HHN (CAR), The Spot (TBL)	Lenovo Center
Tue, Dec 29	vsNashville PredatorsUSThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (NSH)·CASN+	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (NSH)·CASN+	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Dec 31	vsMontréal CanadiensCATSN2 (MTL), RDS (MTL)·USThe Spot (TBL)	2:00 PM EST, game preview	CATSN2 (MTL), RDS (MTL)·USThe Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena

January 2027

Date	Opponent	Result / Time	TV	Arena
Sat, Jan 2	vsBuffalo SabresUSThe Spot (TBL), MSG-B (BUF)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), MSG-B (BUF)	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Jan 5	atSeattle KrakenUSPrime Video (SEA), The Spot (TBL), KONG (SEA)·CATVAS	9:40 PM EST, game preview	USPrime Video (SEA), The Spot (TBL), KONG (SEA)·CATVAS	Climate Pledge Arena
Thu, Jan 7	atVancouver CanucksCASNP (VAN)·USThe Spot (TBL)	9:00 PM EST, game preview	CASNP (VAN)·USThe Spot (TBL)	Rogers Arena
Sat, Jan 9	atCalgary FlamesCASN1·USThe Spot (TBL)	3:30 PM EST, game preview	CASN1·USThe Spot (TBL)	Scotiabank Saddledome
Mon, Jan 11	atEdmonton OilersCASN+, TVAS2·USThe Spot (TBL)	8:30 PM EST, game preview	CASN+, TVAS2·USThe Spot (TBL)	Rogers Place
Thu, Jan 14	vsVegas Golden KnightsUSThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (VGK)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), SCRIPPS (VGK)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Jan 16	vsOttawa SenatorsCASN, TVAS·USThe Spot (TBL)	3:30 PM EST, game preview	CASN, TVAS·USThe Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Mon, Jan 18	atBoston BruinsUSTNT, truTV, HBO MAX·CASN+	1:30 PM EST, game preview	USTNT, truTV, HBO MAX·CASN+	TD Garden
Thu, Jan 21	atNew Jersey DevilsUSThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NJD)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NJD)	Prudential Center
Sat, Jan 23	atDetroit Red WingsUSDSN (DET), The Spot (TBL)·CASN	12:30 PM EST, game preview	USDSN (DET), The Spot (TBL)·CASN	Little Caesars Arena
Tue, Jan 26	vsLos Angeles KingsUSABTV (LAK), The Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USABTV (LAK), The Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Jan 30	vsNew York IslandersUSThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NYI)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NYI)	Benchmark International Arena

February 2027

Date	Opponent	Result / Time	TV	Arena
Tue, Feb 2	atPittsburgh PenguinsUSThe Spot (TBL), SN-PIT (PIT)·CASN, TVAS	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), SN-PIT (PIT)·CASN, TVAS	PPG Paints Arena
Wed, Feb 3	atPhiladelphia FlyersUSTNT, truTV, HBO MAX	7:30 PM EST, game preview	USTNT, truTV, HBO MAX	Xfinity Mobile Arena
Fri, Feb 12	vsDallas StarsUSPrime Video (DAL), The Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USPrime Video (DAL), The Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Feb 13	vsColorado AvalancheUSThe Spot (TBL), ALT (COL), KTVD (COL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), ALT (COL), KTVD (COL)	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Feb 16	vsFlorida PanthersUSESPN+, HULU, Disney+·CASN, TVAS	7:30 PM EST, game preview	USESPN+, HULU, Disney+·CASN, TVAS	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Feb 18	vsAnaheim DucksUSFOXLA+ (ANA), Prime Video (ANA), The Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USFOXLA+ (ANA), Prime Video (ANA), The Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Feb 20	vsToronto Maple LeafsCASN·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	CASN·USThe Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Feb 23	vsSan Jose SharksUSThe Spot (TBL), NBCSCA (SJS)·CASN, TVAS	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), NBCSCA (SJS)·CASN, TVAS	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Feb 25	atDallas StarsUSPrime Video (DAL), The Spot (TBL), KDFI (DAL)·CASN+	8:00 PM EST, game preview	USPrime Video (DAL), The Spot (TBL), KDFI (DAL)·CASN+	American Airlines Center
Sat, Feb 27	atCarolina HurricanesUSCARNHL (CAR), HHN (CAR), WRAL (CAR), The Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USCARNHL (CAR), HHN (CAR), WRAL (CAR), The Spot (TBL)	Lenovo Center
Sun, Feb 28	vsUtah MammothUSMammoth+ (UTA), The Spot (TBL), Utah16 (UTA)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USMammoth+ (UTA), The Spot (TBL), Utah16 (UTA)	Benchmark International Arena

March 2027

Date	Opponent	Result / Time	TV	Arena
Wed, Mar 3	atLos Angeles KingsUSABTV (LAK), The Spot (TBL)	10:00 PM EST, game preview	USABTV (LAK), The Spot (TBL)	Crypto.com Arena
Fri, Mar 5	atAnaheim DucksUSFOXLA+ (ANA), Prime Video (ANA), The Spot (TBL)	10:00 PM EST, game preview	USFOXLA+ (ANA), Prime Video (ANA), The Spot (TBL)	Honda Center
Sat, Mar 6	atSan Jose SharksUSThe Spot (TBL), NBCSCA (SJS)	10:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), NBCSCA (SJS)	SAP Center at San Jose
Mon, Mar 8	atChicago BlackhawksUSThe Spot (TBL), CHSN (CHI)	8:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), CHSN (CHI)	United Center
Thu, Mar 11	vsNew Jersey DevilsUSThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NJD)·CASN+	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NJD)·CASN+	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Mar 13	vsNew York IslandersUSThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NYI)	7:00 PM EST, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NYI)	Benchmark International Arena
Mon, Mar 15	atWashington CapitalsUSThe Spot (TBL), MNMT (WSH)·CASN+	3:00 PM EDT, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), MNMT (WSH)·CASN+	Capital One Arena
Wed, Mar 17	atToronto Maple LeafsCAPrime·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:30 PM EDT, game preview	CAPrime·USThe Spot (TBL)	Scotiabank Arena
Thu, Mar 18	atMontréal CanadiensCATSN2 (MTL), RDS (MTL)·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EDT, game preview	CATSN2 (MTL), RDS (MTL)·USThe Spot (TBL)	Centre Bell
Sat, Mar 20	atOttawa SenatorsCASNE, TVAS·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EDT, game preview	CASNE, TVAS·USThe Spot (TBL)	Canadian Tire Centre
Tue, Mar 23	vsFlorida PanthersUSTNT, truTV, HBO MAX·CASNP	7:00 PM EDT, game preview	USTNT, truTV, HBO MAX·CASNP	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Mar 25	vsPhiladelphia FlyersUSESPN	6:30 PM EDT, game preview	USESPN	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Mar 27	vsNew York RangersUSThe Spot (TBL), MSG (NYR)	7:00 PM EDT, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), MSG (NYR)	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Mar 30	vsToronto Maple LeafsCATSN4 (TOR)·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EDT, game preview	CATSN4 (TOR)·USThe Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena

April 2027

Date	Opponent	Result / Time	TV	Arena
Thu, Apr 1	vsColumbus Blue JacketsUSCBJNHL (CBJ), CBJHN (CBJ), The Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EDT, game preview	USCBJNHL (CBJ), CBJHN (CBJ), The Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Apr 3	atBoston BruinsUSABC·CASN360, TVAS	3:00 PM EDT, game preview	USABC·CASN360, TVAS	TD Garden
Mon, Apr 5	atBuffalo SabresUSThe Spot (TBL), MSG-B (BUF)·CATVAS2	7:00 PM EDT, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), MSG-B (BUF)·CATVAS2	KeyBank Center
Tue, Apr 6	atNew Jersey DevilsUSThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NJD)	7:30 PM EDT, game preview	USThe Spot (TBL), MSGSN (NJD)	Prudential Center
Thu, Apr 8	vsMontréal CanadiensCATVAS, TSN2 (MTL)·USThe Spot (TBL)	7:00 PM EDT, game preview	CATVAS, TSN2 (MTL)·USThe Spot (TBL)	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Apr 10	vsBoston BruinsUSABC	8:00 PM EDT, game preview	USABC	Benchmark International Arena

Dates are the league's game days; start times show on your clock. Schedule, results and TV carriers from the National Hockey League's official schedule feed; carriers can change before puck drop, and regional broadcasts air only in their club's market. Each game links to its own page; every game day is on the NHL scores.