Pittsburgh Penguins TV Schedule

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

Next Penguins game: Pittsburgh begins the regular season against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The season opener is currently scheduled to air nationally on TNT. The Penguins return to PPG Paints Arena for their home opener against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

What Channel Is the Pittsburgh Penguins Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Pittsburgh Penguins game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a local SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcast or has been selected for national television.

• SportsNet Pittsburgh: Carries the majority of locally televised Pittsburgh Penguins games.
• SNP 360: Provides eligible in-market viewers with direct streaming access to SportsNet Pittsburgh programming.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised NHL games.
• ESPN+: Carries many eligible out-of-market Penguins games and selected exclusive broadcasts.
• TNT: Carries selected nationally televised regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.
• NHL Network: May carry selected Penguins games outside the participating teams’ local markets.

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

How to Watch Penguins Games on SportsNet Pittsburgh

SportsNet Pittsburgh is the primary local television home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. A majority of Penguins games that are not selected for exclusive national television are available through SportsNet Pittsburgh.

SportsNet Pittsburgh is available through participating television providers within the Penguins’ regional broadcast territory. Channel numbers vary by provider and location.

Fans should check the Watch On column in the schedule before puck drop because nationally selected games may appear on ESPN, ABC, TNT, NHL Network or another NHL broadcast partner instead of SportsNet Pittsburgh.

How to Stream Penguins Games on SNP 360

SNP 360 is SportsNet Pittsburgh’s direct streaming service and gives eligible viewers access to Penguins games and other SportsNet Pittsburgh programming without requiring a traditional cable subscription.

The service is available within the SportsNet Pittsburgh territory, including Pennsylvania, West Virginia, eastern Ohio and portions of New York and Maryland.

Fans who already receive SportsNet Pittsburgh through an eligible television provider may also be able to access SNP 360 using their provider credentials. Direct paid subscriptions are available for eligible viewers who do not have a participating television package.

How to Stream Pittsburgh Penguins Games Out of Market

Fans living outside the SportsNet Pittsburgh television territory can watch the majority of eligible out-of-market Penguins games through ESPN+.

Regional and national blackout restrictions apply. Games carried nationally by TNT or NHL Network may not be available through ESPN+.

Always check the individual game listing before subscribing because the streaming service needed to watch a Penguins game can vary depending on the viewer’s location and the broadcast rights assigned to the matchup.

Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Broadcast

Pittsburgh Penguins games can be heard on 105.9 The X, the flagship station of the Penguins Radio Network.

Fans can also listen through the official Penguins app, participating Penguins Radio Network affiliates and eligible online audio services.

The 2026 preseason games are also scheduled to air on 105.9 The X, including home games against Buffalo and Detroit and road games against Columbus and Buffalo.

Pittsburgh Penguins 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Penguins will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule during the 2026-27 NHL season. Pittsburgh will play 42 games at PPG Paints Arena and 42 games on the road.

• Regular-season opener: September 30 at the Philadelphia Flyers – 7:30 p.m. ET
• Home opener: October 3 against the Montreal Canadiens – 7:00 p.m. ET
• Vegas visits Pittsburgh: November 3
• Boston visits Pittsburgh: November 5
• Night before Thanksgiving: November 25 against the Calgary Flames
• Saturday after Thanksgiving: November 28 against the Toronto Maple Leafs
• Holiday homestand: December 15-22 against Tampa Bay, Los Angeles, Seattle and Buffalo
• Carolina visits Pittsburgh: December 29
• New Year’s Day game: January 1 against the Minnesota Wild
• Edmonton visits Pittsburgh: January 3
• Flyers matinee: January 31 at noon ET
• Washington visits Pittsburgh: March 13
• Final home game: April 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers
• Regular-season finale: April 10 at the New Jersey Devils

The Penguins are scheduled to play 18 weekend home games at PPG Paints Arena and 15 sets of back-to-back games during the season.

Penguins vs. Flyers 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season in the Battle of Pennsylvania.

• September 30: Penguins at Flyers – 7:30 p.m. ET
• January 31: Flyers at Penguins – 12:00 p.m. ET
• March 30: Penguins at Flyers – 7:00 p.m. ET
• April 3: Flyers at Penguins – 8:00 p.m. ET

The September 30 season opener is currently listed for national coverage on TNT. Pittsburgh’s April 3 matchup against Philadelphia is the Penguins’ final home game of the regular season.

Penguins vs. Capitals 2026-27 TV Schedule

Pittsburgh and Washington will meet four times as Metropolitan Division opponents during the 2026-27 season.

• October 7: Penguins at Capitals
• January 18: Capitals at Penguins – 4:00 p.m. ET
• March 13: Capitals at Penguins – 3:00 p.m. ET
• April 4: Penguins at Capitals – 7:00 p.m. ET

The March 13 game at PPG Paints Arena will feature another chapter in the long-running Sidney Crosby-Alex Ovechkin rivalry and is their final regular-season matchup in Pittsburgh during the 2026-27 campaign.

Penguins vs. Rangers 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Penguins will play the New York Rangers four times as part of the NHL’s expanded Metropolitan Division schedule.

• January 29: Rangers at Penguins – 7:00 p.m. ET
• February 28: Rangers at Penguins – 1:00 p.m. ET
• March 20: Penguins at Rangers – 8:00 p.m. ET
• April 6: Penguins at Rangers – 7:30 p.m. ET

Check the main television schedule closer to each game for the confirmed SportsNet Pittsburgh or national broadcast assignment.

Penguins 2026-27 Western Canada Road Trip

Pittsburgh’s longest road trip of the season comes immediately after the NHL All-Star break and includes six games across western North America.

• February 13: at Edmonton
• February 15: at Seattle
• February 16: at Vancouver
• February 19: at Calgary
• February 21: at Winnipeg
• February 23: at Minnesota

Because several of these games begin later than a typical Pittsburgh home game, Eastern Time viewers should check the schedule above for exact puck-drop times.

How to Watch Pittsburgh Penguins Games in Canada

Canadian viewing availability depends on whether a Penguins game has been selected for national coverage or is available through an out-of-market NHL package.

Selected games involving Canadian teams may appear through Sportsnet or another Canadian NHL broadcaster. Streaming availability can depend on the viewer’s location, subscription package and whether regional blackout restrictions apply.

Canadian viewers should check the Watch On column before puck drop for the confirmed broadcaster.

Pittsburgh Penguins Streaming and Blackout Rules

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

A Penguins game shown locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh may be unavailable through ESPN+ within the SportsNet Pittsburgh territory. Local viewers can instead use SportsNet Pittsburgh through a participating television provider or an eligible SNP 360 subscription.

Fans living outside the regional territory can watch many eligible Penguins games through ESPN+. Nationally exclusive games may require access to the network or streaming platform holding the national broadcast rights.

What Time Is the Penguins Game Tonight?

All start times in the Pittsburgh Penguins TV schedule are displayed in Eastern Time. Most weekday home games begin around 7:00 p.m. ET, although weekend matinees and nationally televised games may start earlier.

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 broadcast information.

Pittsburgh Penguins TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Pittsburgh Penguins game?

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

What channel carries most Pittsburgh Penguins games?

SportsNet Pittsburgh carries the majority of locally televised Penguins games. Nationally selected matchups may instead appear on ESPN, ABC, TNT, NHL Network or another NHL broadcast partner.

Can I stream Penguins games on SNP 360?

Yes. Eligible viewers within the SportsNet Pittsburgh territory can stream SportsNet Pittsburgh programming through SNP 360. Fans with a participating television provider may already have access, while direct paid subscriptions are also available.

Can I watch Penguins games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries the majority of eligible out-of-market Pittsburgh Penguins games. Local SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcasts may be blacked out on ESPN+ within the Penguins’ regional television territory.

Is NHL.TV the main Penguins streaming service?

No. NHL.TV is not the primary United States streaming option for Pittsburgh Penguins games. Eligible local viewers can use SportsNet Pittsburgh or SNP 360, while many out-of-market games are available through ESPN+.

What radio station carries Pittsburgh Penguins games?

105.9 The X is the flagship radio station of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Penguins Radio Network.

What does TBD mean on the Penguins schedule?

TBD means the final television channel has not yet been officially announced. The schedule will be updated when the NHL, Penguins or broadcaster confirms the assignment.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Pittsburgh Penguins 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 Pittsburgh Penguins schedule. The complete 2026-27 television broadcast schedule has not yet been announced, so channel assignments marked TBD will be updated as information becomes available.

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