Nashville Predators TV Schedule 2026-27

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

Next Predators game: Nashville opens the regular season at Bridgestone Arena against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, October 1. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Central Time (8:00 p.m. ET).

What Channel Is the Nashville Predators Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Nashville Predators game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a locally produced Scripps Sports broadcast or has been selected for exclusive national television.

• The Spot – Nashville 28: The new local over-the-air television home for eligible Nashville Predators broadcasts in Middle Tennessee.
• WTVF NewsChannel 5: May carry Predators games when programming is specifically designated.
• Predators streaming app: A new direct-to-consumer streaming option will provide eligible local broadcasts throughout the team’s regional territory.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised NHL games.
• ESPN+: Carries many eligible out-of-market Predators games and selected exclusive broadcasts.
• TNT and HBO Max: Carry selected nationally televised regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.
• NHL Network: May carry selected games outside the participating teams’ local markets.

Check the Watch On column beside each Nashville game for the latest confirmed channel. A listing marked TBD means the final television or streaming assignment has not yet been officially announced.

Predators Move to The Spot – Nashville 28 for 2026-27

The Nashville Predators begin a new television era in 2026-27 through a multi-year partnership with Scripps Sports.

Scripps Sports will produce and distribute locally televised Predators preseason, regular-season and eligible first-round Stanley Cup Playoff games that are not selected exclusively by one of the NHL’s national broadcast partners.

In Middle Tennessee, those games will be shown on The Spot – Nashville 28, a full-power local television station operated by Scripps.

How to Watch Nashville Predators Games Free Over the Air

Fans in Middle Tennessee can watch eligible Nashville Predators games free over the air on The Spot – Nashville 28 with a compatible digital television antenna.

The station will also be available through participating cable and satellite providers serving the Predators television territory.

Selected games may also appear on WTVF NewsChannel 5 when specifically designated.

Over-the-air reception depends on the viewer’s location, antenna and signal strength.

How to Stream Nashville Predators Games Without Cable

The Nashville Predators and Scripps Sports are introducing a new direct-to-consumer streaming experience for the 2026-27 season.

The streaming service will allow eligible fans throughout the Predators’ regional television territory to watch locally produced games without requiring a traditional cable subscription.

The Predators’ viewing territory includes Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia.

As of August 20, 2026, the final streaming service details and subscription information have not yet been announced. This page will be updated when the Predators release that information.

How to Watch Predators Games Outside the Nashville TV Market

Fans living outside the Nashville Predators’ regional television territory can watch many eligible out-of-market games through ESPN+.

NHL Center Ice may also be available through participating cable and satellite providers.

Regional and national blackout restrictions apply. Games selected for exclusive national television may instead require ESPN, ABC, TNT, HBO Max or another NHL broadcast partner.

Always check the Watch On column before purchasing or changing a television or streaming subscription.

Nashville Predators Radio Broadcast

Nashville Predators games can be heard on 102.5 The Game, the flagship station of the Nashville Predators Radio Network.

The Predators Radio Network provides live game coverage along with pregame, intermission and postgame programming.

Predators radio programming can also be accessed through supported online and mobile platforms, subject to applicable geographic and NHL audio restrictions.

Nashville Predators 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Predators will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule during the 2026-27 NHL season. Nashville will play a franchise-record 42 regular-season games at Bridgestone Arena.

• Season and home opener: October 1 against the Minnesota Wild – 7:00 p.m. CT
• Dallas visits Nashville: October 3
• Vegas visits Nashville: October 13
• Colorado visits Nashville: October 25
• Halloween game: October 31 against the Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:00 p.m. CT
• Pittsburgh visits Nashville: November 21
• Black Friday game: November 27 against the Utah Mammoth – 12:00 p.m. CT
• Ottawa matinee: November 30 – 12:00 p.m. CT
• Detroit visits Nashville: December 26
• New Year’s Day game: January 1 against the Florida Panthers – 1:00 p.m. CT
• Edmonton visits Nashville: January 5
• Six-game homestand: February 23 through March 6
• Boston visits Nashville: March 20 – 4:00 p.m. CT
• Regular-season finale: April 10 against the Dallas Stars – 5:00 p.m. CT

The Nashville schedule includes 18 afternoon games along with two season-long five-game road trips.

Predators Central Division TV Schedule

The NHL’s expanded 84-game format means Nashville will play every Central Division opponent four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

The Predators will face Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Minnesota, St. Louis, Utah and Winnipeg twice at Bridgestone Arena and twice on the road.

These Central Division games account for 28 regular-season matchups and will play an important role in the Western Conference playoff race.

Predators vs. Stars 2026-27 TV Schedule

Nashville and Dallas will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

• October 3: Stars at Predators
• November 25: Predators at Stars
• March 27: Predators at Stars
• April 10: Stars at Predators – 5:00 p.m. CT

The April 10 matchup at Bridgestone Arena is Nashville’s regular-season finale.

Check the main Nashville Predators TV schedule closer to each game for confirmed local or national television information.

Predators vs. Wild 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Predators and Minnesota Wild will meet four times as Central Division opponents during the 2026-27 season.

• October 1: Wild at Predators – 7:00 p.m. CT
• November 17: Predators at Wild
• January 9: Predators at Wild
• March 6: Wild at Predators

The October 1 matchup opens Nashville’s regular season at Bridgestone Arena.

Nashville Predators Streaming and Blackout Rules

NHL blackout restrictions depend on the viewer’s physical location and whether a game is classified as local, national or out of market.

A locally televised Predators game may be unavailable through ESPN+ within Nashville’s regional television territory. Local viewers should instead use The Spot – Nashville 28, an eligible television provider or the team’s upcoming streaming service.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear through the local Scripps Sports broadcast. Check the Watch On column before puck drop for the correct television channel or streaming platform.

What Time Is the Predators Game Tonight?

Nashville plays its home games in the Central Time Zone. Most weekday games at Bridgestone Arena begin around 7:00 p.m. CT, although weekend matinees and nationally televised games may begin at different times.

The schedule table currently displays Eastern Time. To convert ET to Central Time, subtract one hour. For example, a game listed at 8:00 p.m. ET begins at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Game times can change because of national television selections, arena scheduling or NHL adjustments. Return to this page on game day for the latest puck-drop time and television information.

Nashville Predators TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Nashville Predators game?

The next Predators game appears at the top of the schedule table with the game date, opponent, start time and confirmed television or streaming information.

What channel carries Nashville Predators games in 2026-27?

The Spot – Nashville 28 is the new local over-the-air television home for eligible Nashville Predators games in Middle Tennessee beginning with the 2026-27 season.

Are Predators games still on FanDuel Sports Network South?

No. Beginning with the 2026-27 season, Scripps Sports becomes the local television and streaming partner of the Nashville Predators.

Can I watch Nashville Predators games for free?

Yes. Eligible locally produced Predators games will be available free over the air on The Spot – Nashville 28 in Middle Tennessee with a compatible digital antenna.

Can I stream Predators games without cable?

Yes. The Predators and Scripps Sports are launching a direct-to-consumer streaming option covering the team’s regional television territory. Full subscription details have not yet been announced.

Can I watch Predators games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market Nashville Predators games. Locally televised Predators games may be unavailable through ESPN+ within the team’s regional television territory.

What radio station carries Nashville Predators games?

102.5 The Game is the flagship radio station of the Nashville Predators Radio Network.

What does TBD mean on the Predators schedule?

TBD means the final television or streaming assignment has not yet been officially announced. The listing will be updated when the Predators, NHL or broadcaster confirms the information.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Nashville Predators preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when dates, start times and television information become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Nashville Predators schedule. Local broadcast information is based on the Predators’ new Scripps Sports agreement. Channel, streaming and national broadcast assignments can change throughout the season.

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