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New York Islanders 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 Islanders game tonight?
Yes. Islanders at Devils tonight, 1 PM ET, on NHL Network.
What channel is the Islanders game on?
The next Islanders game is on NHL Network. National games rotate between the networks in the schedule below.
How do I watch Islanders games without cable?
Without cable you can watch the team's own app, Gotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27; 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 · 6 announced on national TVSunday 20 September
NHL NetworkSling TV, DirecTV StreamMSG localDAZNMSGSN localGotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27
Tuesday 22 September
Friday 25 September
Saturday 26 September
Wednesday 30 September
Saturday 3 October
MSG localDAZNMSGSN localGotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27
Tuesday 6 October
Thursday 8 October
7:30 PM ET
CHSN localCHSN AppMSGSN localGotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27
Saturday 10 October
Tuesday 13 October
Rest of the season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 15 Oct | 7 PM ET | at Senators | MSG Networks |
| Sat 17 Oct | 7 PM ET | at Maple Leafs | MSG Networks |
| Tue 20 Oct | 7 PM ET | vs Ducks | MSG Networks |
| Thu 22 Oct | 7:30 PM ET | vs Kings | Disney+, ESPN Select (ESPN+), Hulu |
| Sun 25 Oct | 6 PM ET | at Stars | MSG Networks |
| Tue 27 Oct | 8 PM ET | at Predators | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Thu 29 Oct | 8 PM ET | at Wild | MSG Networks |
| Sat 31 Oct | 2 PM ET | vs Oilers | MSG Networks |
| Thu 5 Nov | 7 PM ET | vs Hurricanes | Disney+, ESPN Select (ESPN+), Hulu |
| Sat 7 Nov | 7 PM ET | vs Devils | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Mon 9 Nov | 10 PM ET | at Sharks | MSG Networks, NBC Sports California |
| Thu 12 Nov | 10 PM ET | at Kings | Disney+, ESPN Select (ESPN+), Hulu |
| Sat 14 Nov | 10 PM ET | at Ducks | MSG Networks |
| Tue 17 Nov | 7 PM ET | vs Blue Jackets | MSG Networks |
| Thu 19 Nov | 8 PM ET | at Jets | MSG Networks |
| Sat 21 Nov | 7 PM ET | at Red Wings | MSG Networks |
| Mon 23 Nov | 7:30 PM ET | vs Maple Leafs | MSG Networks |
| Wed 25 Nov | 7 PM ET | vs Blues | MSG Networks |
| Fri 27 Nov | 7:30 PM ET | vs Jets | MSG Networks |
| Sat 28 Nov | 7:30 PM ET | at Flyers | MSG Networks, NBC Sports Philadelphia |
| Tue 1 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Panthers | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Thu 3 Dec | 7:30 PM ET | at Flyers | Disney+, ESPN Select (ESPN+), Hulu |
| Fri 4 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Sharks | MSG Networks, NBC Sports California |
| Mon 7 Dec | 1 PM ET | vs Avalanche | MSG Networks |
| Thu 10 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Flames | MSG Networks |
| Fri 11 Dec | 7 PM ET | at Hurricanes | MSG Networks |
| Tue 15 Dec | 9 PM ET | at Mammoth | MSG Networks |
| Wed 16 Dec | 9 PM ET | at Avalanche | MSG Networks |
| Fri 18 Dec | 10 PM ET | at Golden Knights | MSG Networks |
| Sun 20 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Rangers | MSG Network, MSG Networks |
| Tue 22 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Bruins | MSG Networks |
| Sat 26 Dec | 7 PM ET | at Bruins | MSG Networks |
| Sun 27 Dec | 7 PM ET | vs Senators | MSG Networks |
| Wed 30 Dec | 4 PM ET | vs Capitals | MSG Networks |
| Sat 2 Jan | 10 PM ET | at Kraken | MSG Networks |
| Tue 5 Jan | 9 PM ET | at Canucks | MSG Networks |
| Thu 7 Jan | 8 PM ET | at Flames | MSG Networks |
| Sat 9 Jan | 3:30 PM ET | at Oilers | MSG Networks |
| Wed 13 Jan | 7:30 PM ET | vs Penguins | TNT, truTV |
| Fri 15 Jan | 7 PM ET | vs Stars | MSG Networks |
| Sat 16 Jan | 7 PM ET | at Devils | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Mon 18 Jan | 3 PM ET | vs Predators | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Wed 20 Jan | 7 PM ET | vs Sabres | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Fri 22 Jan | 7 PM ET | at Capitals | MSG Networks |
| Sat 23 Jan | 7:30 PM ET | vs Kraken | MSG Networks |
| Tue 26 Jan | 7 PM ET | at Penguins | MSG Networks |
| Thu 28 Jan | 6:30 PM ET | at Hurricanes | TNT, truTV |
| Sat 30 Jan | 7 PM ET | at Lightning | MSG Networks |
| Mon 1 Feb | 2 PM ET | at Panthers | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Wed 3 Feb | 7 PM ET | at Sabres | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Fri 12 Feb | 7 PM ET | at Rangers | MSG Network, MSG Networks |
| Sat 13 Feb | 7 PM ET | vs Wild | MSG Networks |
| Mon 15 Feb | 3 PM ET | vs Mammoth | MSG Networks |
| Thu 18 Feb | 7 PM ET | vs Rangers | MSG Network, MSG Networks |
| Sat 20 Feb | 7 PM ET | at Canadiens | MSG Networks |
| Mon 22 Feb | 7 PM ET | at Blue Jackets | MSG Networks |
| Tue 23 Feb | 8 PM ET | at Blackhawks | Chicago Sports Network, MSG Networks |
| Fri 26 Feb | 7 PM ET | vs Flyers | MSG Networks, NBC Sports Philadelphia |
| Sat 27 Feb | 7 PM ET | at Blue Jackets | MSG Networks |
| Mon 1 Mar | 7 PM ET | vs Capitals | MSG Networks |
| Thu 4 Mar | 7 PM ET | vs Golden Knights | MSG Networks |
| Sun 7 Mar | 1 PM ET | vs Penguins | TNT, truTV |
| Tue 9 Mar | 7 PM ET | vs Canadiens | MSG Networks |
| Fri 12 Mar | 7 PM ET | at Panthers | MSG Networks, Scripps Sports |
| Sat 13 Mar | 7 PM ET | at Lightning | MSG Networks |
| Mon 15 Mar | 7 PM ET | at Bruins | ESPN |
| Wed 17 Mar | 7 PM ET | at Capitals | MSG Networks |
| Sat 20 Mar | 3 PM ET | vs Flyers | MSG Networks, NBC Sports Philadelphia |
| Sun 21 Mar | 3 PM ET | vs Sabres | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Thu 25 Mar | 8 PM ET | at Blues | MSG Networks |
| Sat 27 Mar | 7:30 PM ET | vs Red Wings | MSG Networks |
| Tue 30 Mar | 7:30 PM ET | vs Hurricanes | Disney+, ESPN Select (ESPN+), Hulu |
| Thu 1 Apr | 7 PM ET | at Penguins | MSG Networks |
| Fri 2 Apr | 7 PM ET | vs Senators | MSG Networks |
| Sun 4 Apr | 7:30 PM ET | vs Canadiens | MSG Networks |
| Tue 6 Apr | 7:30 PM ET | vs Red Wings | MSG Networks |
| Thu 8 Apr | 7 PM ET | at Devils | MSG Networks, MSG Networks |
| Sat 10 Apr | 5 PM ET | vs Blue Jackets | MSG Networks |
Which services cover the most games
88 announced gamesIf you live in the market
| Service | Games | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27 | 78 of 88 | price not verified |
| ESPN Select (ESPN+) | 8 of 88 | from $13.99/mo |
| Sling TV | 6 of 88 | from $45.99/mo |
| DirecTV Stream | 6 of 88 | from $89.99/mo |
| YouTube TV | 5 of 88 | from $82.99/mo |
| Hulu + Live TV | 5 of 88 | from $89.99/mo |
| Hulu | 5 of 88 | price not verified |
| Disney+ | 5 of 88 | price not verified |
If you live out of market
| Service | Games | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NHL Power Play on ESPN | 88 of 88 | from $31.99/mo |
| ESPN Select (ESPN+) | 8 of 88 | from $13.99/mo |
| Sling TV | 6 of 88 | from $45.99/mo |
| DirecTV Stream | 6 of 88 | from $89.99/mo |
| YouTube TV | 5 of 88 | from $82.99/mo |
| Hulu + Live TV | 5 of 88 | from $89.99/mo |
| Hulu | 5 of 88 | price not verified |
| Disney+ | 5 of 88 | price not verified |
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 transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27 | Team streaming app, in-market | price not published |
Where it is available. NY/NJ tri-state market overlap with Devils and Rangers (see Devils entry). All teams claiming NY.
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