Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule and Where to Watch
Follow the Tampa Bay Lightning all season with upcoming game times, TV channels and streaming options in one place. Check the schedule below for start times and official streaming options before puck drop.
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule & Upcoming Games
| Date | Matchup | Result / Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets | Thu, Oct 29 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+, The Spot - MTN |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning @ Nashville Predators | Sat, Oct 31 2:00 PM ET | ESPN+, Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings | Tue, Nov 3 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+, DSN, The Spot - MTN |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks | Thu, Nov 5 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+, CHSN, The Spot - MTN |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning @ Minnesota Wild | Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM ET | ESPN+, The Spot - MTN, MINNHL |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning @ Winnipeg Jets | Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+, The Spot - MTN |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning @ Buffalo Sabres | Wed, Nov 11 7:00 PM ET | TNT, truTV |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning @ Columbus Blue Jackets | Thu, Nov 12 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+, The Spot - MTN, CBJNHL |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings | Sat, Nov 14 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+, DSN, The Spot - MTN |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals | Tue, Nov 17 7:30 PM ET | Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning vs Edmonton Oilers | Thu, Nov 19 7:30 PM ET | Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres | Sun, Nov 22 5:00 PM ET | NHL Net, MSGB, The Spot - MTN |
Where to Watch the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning games may be available through national and regional broadcasters, depending on the matchup and your location. Game times are listed in Eastern Time (ET), so check the time zone before watching. For official viewing options, see our Where to Watch NHL Games guide and the official NHL viewing guide.
Broadcast partners and streaming rights can change during the season, and regional blackouts may apply. See today’s NHL games for the latest start times and TV channels.
About the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning were founded in 1991 and began play in 1992-93 alongside the Ottawa Senators. The team made the playoffs for the first time in 1996.
Tampa Bay has won three Stanley Cups, in 2004, 2020 and 2021. Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy have been central to those teams.
The Lightning also reached the Final in 2015 and 2022. Tampa Bay has lost in the first round in four straight seasons, from 2023 through 2026.
The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa, which opened in 1996 and was renamed in August 2025.