Ottawa Senators TV Schedule 2026-27

The Ottawa Senators 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 Senators play next, what channel the game is on, and where you can stream the action.

Next Senators game: Ottawa opens the regular season against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Senators’ home opener is Thursday, October 8 against the Philadelphia Flyers at Canadian Tire Centre.

Last reviewed: July 18, 2026. Game dates, start times and television assignments are subject to change. Games marked TBD will be updated when the broadcaster is officially confirmed.

What Channel Is the Ottawa Senators Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Ottawa Senators game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a regional, national or French-language broadcast.

• TSN5: The regional English-language television home for Ottawa Senators games within the team’s designated broadcast territory.
• RDS: Carries regional French-language Senators broadcasts.
• Sportsnet: Selected nationally televised Senators games may appear on Sportsnet or another Sportsnet channel.
• Sportsnet+: Eligible national broadcasts may be streamed through Sportsnet+, depending on the viewer’s subscription and location.

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

How to Watch Ottawa Senators Games on TSN5

TSN5 is the primary regional English-language television channel for Ottawa Senators games. Regional TSN5 coverage is available within the Senators’ designated broadcast territory, which includes Eastern Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

Viewers who receive TSN through a participating cable or satellite provider can watch eligible regional games through their television package. Digital access may also be available through TSN’s streaming platform with an eligible subscription or participating-provider login.

Games selected for exclusive national coverage may appear on Sportsnet instead of TSN5.

How to Watch Senators Games in French

RDS is the regional French-language television home of the Ottawa Senators. Eligible games may also be available through RDS’s digital platform with a qualifying subscription or television-provider login.

French-language channel assignments can differ for nationally selected games. Check the individual schedule listing before puck drop for the confirmed broadcaster.

How to Stream Ottawa Senators Games Without Cable

Fans within the Senators’ regional broadcast territory can stream eligible TSN5 or RDS games through the broadcaster’s current digital platform, subject to subscription and location requirements.

Nationally televised games may be available through Sportsnet+. Streaming availability depends on whether the matchup is regional or national, the viewer’s location and the subscription package being used.

NHL Live is no longer the current service name and should not be relied upon when selecting a streaming package.

Ottawa Senators Radio Broadcast

Ottawa Senators games can be heard in English on TSN 1200, the exclusive English-language radio home of the team.

TSN 1200 carries Senators home and road games along with pregame, postgame and surrounding team coverage. Online audio availability may depend on the listener’s location and the platform carrying the station stream.

Ottawa Senators 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Senators will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule in 2026-27. Ottawa will face every Atlantic Division opponent four times and play two neutral-site games against the Chicago Blackhawks in Düsseldorf, Germany.

• Season opener: October 3 at the Toronto Maple Leafs
• Home opener: October 8 against the Philadelphia Flyers
• Florida visits Ottawa: October 21
• Vegas visits Ottawa: December 10
• Edmonton visits Ottawa: December 12
• First Global Series game: December 18 against Chicago in Düsseldorf
• Second Global Series game: December 20 against Chicago in Düsseldorf
• Toronto visits Ottawa: January 20 and February 13
• Regular-season finale: April 10 against the Montreal Canadiens

Ottawa is scheduled to play 14 sets of back-to-back games and will have a six-game homestand running from January 20 through February 9.

Are Ottawa Senators Games Still Shown on CBC?

No. CBC’s agreement to carry NHL broadcasts ended after the 2025-26 season. Beginning in 2026-27, Canadian national NHL broadcasts will continue through Sportsnet and its associated platforms rather than CBC.

Regional Senators broadcasts will continue on TSN5 in English and RDS in French.

Ottawa Senators Streaming and Blackout Rules

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

A regional Senators game on TSN5 or RDS may be unavailable through an out-of-market service within Ottawa’s designated broadcast territory. Viewers outside that territory may require a different NHL streaming package.

Nationally selected games may not appear on TSN5 or RDS. Check the Watch On column before puck drop to confirm the correct channel and streaming platform.

What Time Is the Senators Game Tonight?

All start times in the Ottawa Senators TV schedule are displayed in Eastern Time. Game 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 television information.

Ottawa Senators TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Ottawa Senators game?

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

What channel carries most Ottawa Senators games?

TSN5 carries regional English-language Senators broadcasts, while RDS carries regional French-language games. Nationally selected matchups may appear on Sportsnet.

Can I stream Ottawa Senators games on TSN?

Eligible TSN5 broadcasts can be streamed through TSN’s digital platform with a qualifying subscription or participating television-provider login. Regional restrictions may apply.

Can I watch Senators games on Sportsnet+?

Eligible national Senators games may be available through Sportsnet+. Access depends on the viewer’s location, subscription package and the rights assigned to the matchup.

Are Senators games available on CBC?

No. CBC will no longer carry NHL broadcasts beginning with the 2026-27 season.

What radio station carries Senators games?

TSN 1200 is the exclusive English-language radio broadcaster of the Ottawa Senators.

Why are the Senators playing games in Germany?

Ottawa will play two neutral-site games against the Chicago Blackhawks in Düsseldorf, Germany, as part of the 2026 NHL Global Series.

What does TBD mean on the schedule?

TBD means the 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 Ottawa Senators preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when the dates, start times and television information become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Ottawa Senators schedule. Regional broadcast information is verified against the Senators’ official agreement with TSN and RDS. Dates, start times and channel assignments can change without notice.

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