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Buffalo Sabres TV schedule: how to watch every game
NHL · 2026-27. Local games are on MSG Networks. Add the schedule to your calendar; it updates as broadcasters are announced.
Is there a Sabres game tonight?
No Sabres game tonight. Next: at Penguins, Monday 21 September, 7 PM ET, on ESPN Select (ESPN+).
What channel is the Sabres game on?
The next Sabres game is on ESPN Select (ESPN+). National games rotate between the networks in the schedule below.
How do I watch Sabres games without cable?
Without cable you can watch the team's own app, Gotham Sports App ($34.99/mo); a live-TV service that carries the local channel: Fubo, DirecTV Stream; out of market, NHL Power Play on ESPN. National games need the network's own streaming service or a live-TV service that carries it; the table below counts games per service.
Next games and where to watch
88 games left · 12 announced on national TVMonday 21 September
Tuesday 22 September
Thursday 24 September
ESPN Select (ESPN+)DSN localDetroit SportsNet streaming app, Fubo, DirecTV StreamMSGB localGotham Sports App, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
Saturday 26 September
NHL NetworkSling TV, DirecTV StreamMSGB localGotham Sports App, Fubo, DirecTV StreamSN-PIT+ localSNP 360
Thursday 1 October
Saturday 3 October
Tuesday 6 October
Thursday 8 October
Saturday 10 October
Monday 12 October
1 PM ET
Rest of the season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 13 Oct | 6:30 PM ET | at Canadiens | MSG Networks |
| Thu 15 Oct | 7 PM ET | at Maple Leafs | MSG Networks |
| Sat 17 Oct | 7 PM ET | at Canadiens | MSG Networks |
| Wed 21 Oct | 7:30 PM ET | vs Flyers | TNT, truTV |
| Sat 24 Oct | 7 PM ET | at Capitals | Monumental Sports Network, MSG Networks |
| Tue 27 Oct | 10:30 PM ET | at Sharks | ESPN |
| Thu 29 Oct | 10 PM ET | at Ducks | Disney+, ESPN Select (ESPN+), Hulu |
| Sat 31 Oct | 4 PM ET | at Kings | MSG Networks |
| Wed 4 Nov | 7:30 PM ET | vs Senators | MSG Networks |
| Fri 6 Nov | 7 PM ET | vs Blue Jackets | MSG Networks |
| Sun 8 Nov | 3:30 PM ET | vs Golden Knights | MSG Networks |
| Wed 11 Nov | 7 PM ET | vs Lightning | TNT, truTV |
| Thu 12 Nov | 8 PM ET | at Blackhawks | Chicago Sports Network, MSG Networks |
| Sat 14 Nov | 8 PM ET | at Stars | MSG Networks |
| Tue 17 Nov | 7 PM ET | at Flyers | MSG Networks, NBC Sports Philadelphia |
| Thu 19 Nov | 7 PM ET | at Capitals | Monumental Sports Network, MSG Networks |
| Sat 21 Nov | 6 PM ET | at Panthers | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Sun 22 Nov | 5 PM ET | at Lightning | MSG Networks |
| Wed 25 Nov | 7 PM ET | vs Rangers | MSG Network, MSG Networks |
| Fri 27 Nov | 8 PM ET | vs Penguins | TNT, truTV |
| Tue 1 Dec | 8 PM ET | at Oilers | MSG Networks |
| Thu 3 Dec | 8 PM ET | at Flames | MSG Networks |
| Fri 4 Dec | 9 PM ET | at Canucks | MSG Networks |
| Sun 6 Dec | 8 PM ET | at Kraken | MSG Networks |
| Thu 10 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Oilers | MSG Networks |
| Sat 12 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Ducks | MSG Networks |
| Mon 14 Dec | 2 PM ET | at Senators | MSG Networks |
| Tue 15 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Flames | MSG Networks |
| Fri 18 Dec | 7:30 PM ET | vs Canadiens | Disney+, ESPN Select (ESPN+), Hulu |
| Sun 20 Dec | 6 PM ET | vs Kings | MSG Networks |
| Tue 22 Dec | 7 PM ET | at Penguins | MSG Networks |
| Sat 26 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Devils | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Mon 28 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Red Wings | MSG Networks |
| Wed 30 Dec | 7 PM ET | at Panthers | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Sat 2 Jan | 7 PM ET | at Lightning | MSG Networks |
| Mon 4 Jan | 7:30 PM ET | vs Jets | MSG Networks |
| Tue 5 Jan | 7:30 PM ET | at Bruins | TNT, truTV |
| Fri 8 Jan | 7 PM ET | at Blue Jackets | MSG Networks |
| Sat 9 Jan | 7 PM ET | vs Hurricanes | MSG Networks |
| Tue 12 Jan | 7 PM ET | vs Devils | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Thu 14 Jan | 7:30 PM ET | vs Avalanche | MSG Networks |
| Sat 16 Jan | 7 PM ET | vs Predators | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Mon 18 Jan | 2 PM ET | vs Canadiens | MSG Networks |
| Wed 20 Jan | 7 PM ET | at Islanders | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Thu 21 Jan | 7 PM ET | vs Kraken | MSG Networks |
| Sun 24 Jan | 3 PM ET | at Jets | MSG Networks |
| Wed 27 Jan | 9 PM ET | at Mammoth | MSG Networks |
| Thu 28 Jan | 10 PM ET | at Golden Knights | MSG Networks |
| Sat 30 Jan | 5 PM ET | at Avalanche | MSG Networks |
| Wed 3 Feb | 7 PM ET | vs Islanders | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Sat 13 Feb | 7 PM ET | at Hurricanes | MSG Networks |
| Mon 15 Feb | 6 PM ET | at Rangers | MSG Networks, MSG Network |
| Thu 18 Feb | 7 PM ET | vs Hurricanes | MSG Networks |
| Sat 20 Feb | 1:30 PM ET | at Devils | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Sun 21 Feb | 3:30 PM ET | at Red Wings | TNT, truTV |
| Wed 24 Feb | 7 PM ET | at Flyers | TNT, truTV |
| Fri 26 Feb | 7:30 PM ET | vs Senators | MSG Networks |
| Sat 27 Feb | 7 PM ET | vs Maple Leafs | MSG Networks |
| Tue 2 Mar | 7 PM ET | vs Penguins | MSG Networks |
| Thu 4 Mar | 7 PM ET | vs Blues | MSG Networks |
| Sat 6 Mar | 3 PM ET | vs Rangers | ABC |
| Sun 7 Mar | 3 PM ET | at Senators | MSG Networks |
| Tue 9 Mar | 7 PM ET | vs Canucks | MSG Networks |
| Fri 12 Mar | 7 PM ET | at Red Wings | MSG Networks |
| Sun 14 Mar | 7 PM ET | at Wild | TNT, truTV |
| Mon 15 Mar | 7 PM ET | vs Sharks | MSG Networks, NBC Sports California |
| Thu 18 Mar | 7:30 PM ET | vs Capitals | Disney+, ESPN Select (ESPN+), Hulu |
| Sat 20 Mar | 1 PM ET | vs Panthers | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Sun 21 Mar | 3 PM ET | at Islanders | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Tue 23 Mar | 7 PM ET | at Bruins | MSG Networks |
| Thu 25 Mar | 7 PM ET | vs Maple Leafs | MSG Networks |
| Sun 28 Mar | 8:30 PM ET | at Blues | ESPN |
| Tue 30 Mar | 8 PM ET | at Predators | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Thu 1 Apr | 7 PM ET | vs Bruins | MSG Networks |
| Sat 3 Apr | 7 PM ET | at Maple Leafs | MSG Networks |
| Mon 5 Apr | 7 PM ET | vs Lightning | MSG Networks |
| Wed 7 Apr | 7:30 PM ET | vs Bruins | TNT, truTV |
| Sat 10 Apr | 6 PM ET | vs Red Wings | MSG Networks |
Which services cover the most games
87 announced gamesIf you live in the market
| Service | Games | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV Stream | 84 of 87 | from $89.99/mo |
| Fubo | 76 of 87 | from $88.99/mo |
| Gotham Sports App | 73 of 87 | from $34.99/mo |
| Sling TV | 12 of 87 | from $45.99/mo |
| YouTube TV | 11 of 87 | from $82.99/mo |
| Hulu + Live TV | 11 of 87 | from $89.99/mo |
| Max (HBO Max) | 8 of 87 | from $10.99/mo |
| ESPN Select (ESPN+) | 5 of 87 | from $13.99/mo |
If you live out of market
| Service | Games | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NHL Power Play on ESPN | 87 of 87 | from $31.99/mo |
| Sling TV | 12 of 87 | from $45.99/mo |
| DirecTV Stream | 12 of 87 | from $89.99/mo |
| YouTube TV | 11 of 87 | from $82.99/mo |
| Hulu + Live TV | 11 of 87 | from $89.99/mo |
| Max (HBO Max) | 8 of 87 | from $10.99/mo |
| ESPN Select (ESPN+) | 5 of 87 | from $13.99/mo |
| ESPN Unlimited | 3 of 87 | from $31.99/mo |
Counts announced broadcasts only, so this is a floor until the league publishes the full TV schedule. A live-TV service counts a local game only if it carries the local channel in your market.
Local games: MSG Networks
| Way to watch | What it is | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Sports App | Team streaming app, in-market | $34.99/mo | |
| Fubo what it carries | Live TV streaming, in-market | from $88.99/mo | |
| DirecTV Stream what it carries | Live TV streaming, in-market | from $89.99/mo | |
| Over the air | Not confirmed either way | We could not confirm whether any local games air free on broadcast TV; check the team's site. |
Where it is available. Covers most of New York State outside the NYC metro area plus parts of Pennsylvania. All teams claiming NY.
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