Buffalo Sabres TV Schedule 2026-27

The Buffalo Sabres TV schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season lists every game date, opponent, start time, and confirmed television channel in one place. Use the schedule below to find out when the Sabres play next, what channel the game is on, and where you can stream the action.

Next Sabres game: Buffalo opens the regular season on Thursday, October 1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Sabres return to KeyBank Center for their home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. ET.

What Channel Is the Buffalo Sabres Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Buffalo Sabres game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a regional, national, or streaming-exclusive broadcast.

• MSG: Carries the majority of regional Sabres games within the team’s Western New York broadcast territory.
• Gotham Sports App: Streams eligible MSG broadcasts and selected Sabres games, subject to subscription and territorial restrictions.
• Fubo: Offers MSG in eligible markets and can be used to stream many regional Sabres broadcasts.
• ESPN and ABC: May carry selected nationally televised Sabres games.
• ESPN+ and Hulu: May carry exclusive national games and eligible out-of-market broadcasts.
• TNT, TBS and truTV: May carry selected national regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Check the Watch On column beside each matchup for the confirmed television channel. A listing marked TBD means the broadcast assignment has not yet been officially released.

How to Watch Buffalo Sabres Games on MSG

MSG is the primary regional television home of the Buffalo Sabres. Most games are available to viewers within the Sabres’ Western New York broadcast territory through a participating cable, satellite or live-TV provider.

The specific MSG channel number can vary by provider and location. Viewers should confirm their local channel listing before puck drop.

How to Stream Sabres Games Without Cable

Fans within the Buffalo broadcast market can stream eligible MSG games through the Gotham Sports App or a participating live-TV service such as Fubo.

Fans living outside the Sabres’ regional territory can watch many eligible out-of-market games through ESPN+. Selected games may instead be nationally exclusive to ESPN, ABC, Hulu, TNT, TBS, or truTV.

Streaming availability depends on the viewer’s location, subscription, and the broadcast rights assigned to each game.

How to Watch the Buffalo Sabres in Canada

Canadian viewing options depend on the viewer’s location and whether the game is available regionally, nationally or through an out-of-market package.

Fubo Canada may provide access to MSG broadcasts for eligible viewers in parts of the Niagara and Southern Ontario region. Other Canadian viewers may be able to watch eligible out-of-market Sabres games through an appropriate Sportsnet+ subscription.

Regional blackout restrictions can apply, so Canadian viewers should use their provider’s NHL game finder or schedule before subscribing.

Buffalo Sabres Radio Broadcast

Buffalo Sabres games can be heard locally on WGR 550 AM, the flagship station of the Sabres Radio Network.

Radio broadcasts are also distributed through affiliate stations across Western and Central New York. Eligible live audio may also be available through the Buffalo Sabres mobile app.

Buffalo Sabres 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Sabres will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule running from October 1, 2026, through April 10, 2027. Buffalo will play 42 home games at KeyBank Center.

• Season opener: October 1 at the Columbus Blue Jackets
• Home opener: October 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks
• Vegas visits Buffalo: November 8
• Edmonton visits Buffalo: December 10
• Colorado visits Buffalo: January 14
• Toronto visits Buffalo: February 27 and March 25
• Late-season Boston games: April 1 and April 7
• Regular-season finale: April 10 against the Detroit Red Wings

The schedule also includes four games against every Atlantic Division opponent, multiple weekend matinees and 14 sets of back-to-back games.

Buffalo Sabres Streaming and Blackout Rules

NHL blackout restrictions are based on the viewer’s physical location and whether the game is classified as a regional or national broadcast.

A Sabres game shown locally on MSG may be unavailable through ESPN+ within the Sabres’ regional territory. Viewers outside that territory may be able to watch the same game through an eligible out-of-market package.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear on MSG. Always check the schedule table before puck drop to confirm the correct television channel and streaming service.

What Time Is the Sabres Game Tonight?

All start times in the Buffalo Sabres TV schedule are displayed in Eastern Time. Start times can change because of national television selections, arena scheduling or NHL adjustments.

Return to this page on game day for the latest listed puck-drop time and broadcast information.

Buffalo Sabres TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Buffalo Sabres game?

The next Sabres game appears at the top of the schedule table with the date, opponent, start time and confirmed television channel.

What channel carries most Buffalo Sabres games?

MSG carries most regional Buffalo Sabres broadcasts within the team’s Western New York television territory.

Can I stream Sabres games on the Gotham Sports App?

Eligible MSG broadcasts and selected Sabres games can be streamed through the Gotham Sports App. Subscription and location restrictions may apply.

Can I watch the Sabres on Fubo?

Fubo carries MSG in eligible markets and can be used to stream many regional Sabres broadcasts. Channel availability depends on the viewer’s location and subscription package.

Can I watch Buffalo Sabres games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market NHL games and selected exclusive matchups. Sabres games shown regionally on MSG may be blacked out on ESPN+ within the Buffalo broadcast territory.

What does TBD mean on the Sabres schedule?

TBD means the final television channel has not yet been officially announced. The schedule will be updated when confirmed broadcast information becomes available.

What radio station carries Sabres games?

WGR 550 AM is the flagship radio station of the Buffalo Sabres Radio Network.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Buffalo Sabres preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when dates, start times and broadcast information become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Buffalo Sabres schedule. Dates, start times and broadcast information can change without notice.

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