New York Islanders TV Schedule 2026-27

The New York Islanders 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 Islanders play next, what channel the game is on and where you can stream the action.

New York opens the regular season against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Islanders return to UBS Arena for their home opener against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

What Channel Is the New York Islanders Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the New York Islanders game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a regional MSG Networks broadcast or a nationally exclusive NHL game.

• MSG Networks: The regional television home of the New York Islanders.
• MSG Sportsnet and alternate MSG channels: Islanders games may move between MSG channels when the network is carrying multiple live events.
• Gotham Sports App: Streams eligible MSG Networks broadcasts within the Islanders’ regional television territory.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised Islanders games.
• ESPN+ and Hulu: Carry selected national exclusives and many eligible out-of-market games.
• TNT and HBO Max: Carry selected national 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 matchup for the latest confirmed channel. A listing marked TBD means the television assignment has not yet been officially announced.

How to Watch Islanders Games on MSG Networks

MSG Networks is the regional television home of the New York Islanders. Most locally televised games are shown on an MSG Networks channel unless the matchup has been selected for exclusive national coverage.

The exact channel can vary depending on the network’s schedule. An Islanders game may appear on MSG Sportsnet, MSGSN2 or another alternate MSG channel when several New York-area teams are playing at the same time.

Channel numbers differ by television provider and location. Check the schedule table and your provider’s guide on game day for the correct MSG channel.

How to Stream New York Islanders Games Without Cable

Fans inside the Islanders’ regional television territory can stream eligible MSG Networks broadcasts through MSG+ in the Gotham Sports App. Direct subscription options may be available, while customers of participating television providers can sign in using their provider credentials.

Fans living outside the Islanders’ regional market can watch many eligible out-of-market games through ESPN+. Regional blackout restrictions may prevent viewers within the Islanders’ local territory from watching an MSG broadcast through ESPN+.

Nationally exclusive games may require ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Hulu, TNT or HBO Max. Always confirm the individual game listing before purchasing or changing a television subscription.

New York Islanders Radio Broadcast

New York Islanders games can be heard on 88.7 FM WRHU and 103.9 FM LI News Radio.

Live radio broadcasts are also available through the New York Islanders + UBS Arena app, the NHL app and SiriusXM. Radio coverage includes live play-by-play along with surrounding Islanders programming.

New York Islanders 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Islanders will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule in 2026-27. New York plays 42 games at UBS Arena and 42 games on the road.

• Season opener: September 30 at the Toronto Maple Leafs
• Home opener: October 3 against the New Jersey Devils
• First Rangers matchup: October 6 at Madison Square Garden
• Halloween matinee: October 31 against the Edmonton Oilers at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Carolina visits UBS Arena: November 5
• Toronto visits UBS Arena: November 23
• First home game against the Rangers: December 20
• Boston visits UBS Arena: December 22
• Boxing Day game: December 26 at the Boston Bruins
• Second Rangers home game: February 18
• Regular-season finale: April 10 against the Columbus Blue Jackets

The schedule includes 13 back-to-back sets, 10 matinee games and four meetings against every Metropolitan Division opponent.

Islanders vs. Rangers 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Islanders and New York Rangers will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

• October 6: Islanders at Rangers
• December 20: Rangers at Islanders
• February 12: Islanders at Rangers
• February 18: Rangers at Islanders

The confirmed television channels for these rivalry games will be added after MSG Networks and the NHL release their complete broadcast schedules.

Islanders Afternoon and Holiday Games

The Islanders are scheduled to play 10 matinee games beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET or earlier during the 2026-27 season.

• October 31: Edmonton at Islanders — 3:30 p.m. ET
• December 7: Colorado at Islanders — 1:00 p.m. ET
• December 30: Washington at Islanders — 4:00 p.m. ET
• January 18: Nashville at Islanders — 3:00 p.m. ET
• February 15: Utah at Islanders — 3:00 p.m. ET
• March 7: Pittsburgh at Islanders — 1:00 p.m. ET
• March 20: Philadelphia at Islanders — 3:00 p.m. ET
• March 21: Buffalo at Islanders — 3:00 p.m. ET

Earlier start times can be useful for families, but fans should verify the schedule on game day because national television selections can occasionally affect puck-drop times.

How to Watch Islanders Games in Canada

Canadian viewing options depend on whether the Islanders game is selected for national coverage or included with an out-of-market subscription.

• Sportsnet: Carries selected Canadian national NHL broadcasts.
• Sportsnet+: Streams eligible national and out-of-market games depending on the subscriber’s package.
• Prime Video: Carries selected Canadian national NHL games.
• TVA Sports: Carries selected French-language NHL broadcasts.

Canadian viewers should check the Watch On column and their provider’s NHL schedule because availability can differ by location, game and subscription package.

New York Islanders Streaming and Blackout Rules

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

An Islanders game shown locally on MSG Networks may be unavailable through ESPN+ within the Islanders’ regional television territory. Local viewers will normally need MSG Networks or the Gotham Sports App for eligible regional broadcasts.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear on MSG Networks. Check the schedule table before puck drop to confirm the correct television channel and streaming platform.

What Time Is the Islanders Game Tonight?

All start times in the New York Islanders TV schedule are displayed in Eastern Time. Most Islanders home games begin at 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. ET, although matinees and nationally televised games may begin earlier.

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

New York Islanders TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next New York Islanders game?

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

What channel carries most New York Islanders games?

MSG Networks carries most regional New York Islanders games. Individual broadcasts may appear on MSG Sportsnet, MSGSN2 or another alternate MSG channel.

Can I stream Islanders games on the Gotham Sports App?

Eligible MSG Networks broadcasts can be streamed through MSG+ inside the Gotham Sports App within the Islanders’ regional television territory. Subscription and provider-authentication options may be available.

Can I watch Islanders games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market Islanders games and selected national exclusives. Regional MSG broadcasts may be blacked out within the Islanders’ local television territory.

Are Islanders games available on NHL.TV?

NHL.TV is not the current primary U.S. streaming service for Islanders games. Out-of-market viewers can watch many eligible games through ESPN+.

What radio stations carry Islanders games?

Islanders games air on 88.7 FM WRHU and 103.9 FM LI News Radio. Live audio is also available through the Islanders + UBS Arena app, the NHL app and SiriusXM.

What does TBD mean on the Islanders schedule?

TBD means the final television channel has not yet been officially announced. The schedule will be updated after the broadcaster confirms the assignment.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with New York Islanders 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 New York Islanders schedule. Broadcast information is checked against the Islanders’ official tune-in guide. Dates, start times and channel assignments can change without notice.

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