Seattle Kraken TV Schedule 2026-27

The Seattle Kraken 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 Kraken play next, what channel the game is on and where you can stream or listen to the action.

Next Kraken game: Seattle begins its 2026 preseason at Climate Pledge Arena against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The Kraken open the regular season on Thursday, October 1 at the Calgary Flames at 6:00 p.m. PT before returning home to face Calgary on Sunday, October 4 at 5:00 p.m. PT.

What Channel Is the Seattle Kraken Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Seattle Kraken game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a Kraken Hockey Network broadcast or has been selected for exclusive national television.

• KONG: The primary Seattle-area over-the-air television home for non-national Kraken Hockey Network broadcasts.
• KING 5: Selected Kraken Hockey Network games are simulcast on Seattle’s NBC affiliate.
• Prime Video: Streams eligible non-national Kraken games for Prime members within the team’s regional broadcast territory.
• Regional TV affiliates: Kraken Hockey Network games are also distributed through partner stations across the Pacific Northwest.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised NHL games.
• ESPN+: Carries eligible out-of-market games and selected exclusive national broadcasts.
• TNT and HBO Max: Carry selected national regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.

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

How to Watch Kraken Games on KING 5 and KONG

Kraken Hockey Network produces Seattle’s locally televised games that are not selected for exclusive national coverage.

In the Seattle television market, those games are carried primarily on KONG, with selected broadcasts also simulcast on KING 5.

The Kraken and TEGNA extended their television partnership under a multi-year agreement in 2026, ensuring that locally produced Kraken games will continue to be widely available free over the air.

Fans using an over-the-air television antenna may be able to receive KONG or KING 5 without a cable subscription, depending on their location and signal strength.

Seattle Kraken Regional TV Stations

Kraken Hockey Network coverage extends well beyond Seattle through a network of Pacific Northwest television stations.

• Seattle: KONG and KING 5
• Spokane: KREM and KSKN
• Portland: KGW
• Yakima and Tri-Cities: KAPP and KVEW
• Eugene: KEVU and KLSR
• Anchorage: KAUU
• Juneau: KYEX

Individual station availability can vary by game and market. Check the Watch On listing and local television guide before puck drop.

How to Stream Seattle Kraken Games on Prime Video

Eligible non-national Seattle Kraken games can be streamed through Prime Video at no additional cost for qualifying Amazon Prime members within the Kraken regional broadcast territory.

The current Kraken viewing area for Prime Video includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

The Prime Video regional agreement includes eligible preseason and regular-season games as well as qualifying locally produced Stanley Cup Playoff broadcasts.

Nationally exclusive games will not necessarily be available through the Kraken regional Prime Video stream and may require access to ESPN, ABC, TNT, HBO Max or another national NHL broadcaster.

Can I Watch Seattle Kraken Games Free?

Yes. Kraken Hockey Network makes eligible locally produced games available free over the air through KONG, KING 5 and participating regional television stations throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Fans with a compatible digital antenna may be able to watch qualifying Kraken games without paying for a traditional cable television subscription.

Prime Video is another option for eligible viewers, although it requires an active Amazon Prime membership.

How to Watch Kraken Games Outside the Pacific Northwest

Fans living outside the Seattle Kraken regional broadcast territory can watch many eligible out-of-market games through ESPN+ in the United States.

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

Check the Watch On column before purchasing or changing a streaming subscription because availability depends on both the game and viewer location.

Seattle Kraken Radio Broadcast

Seattle Kraken games can be heard on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR FM, the flagship radio home of Kraken hockey.

Games are also carried through the iHeart Kraken Audio Network and participating regional affiliate stations.

Kraken radio broadcasts include live play-by-play along with pregame and postgame programming throughout the season.

Seattle Kraken 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Kraken will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule during the 2026-27 NHL season, including 42 home games and 42 road-designated games.

• Season opener: October 1 at the Calgary Flames – 6:00 p.m. PT
• Edmonton road game: October 3 at the Oilers
• Home opener: October 4 against the Calgary Flames – 5:00 p.m. PT
• Vegas visits Seattle: October 6
• Five-game Eastern road trip: October 9 through October 17
• Toronto visits Seattle: October 28
• New York Rangers visit: November 7
• Global Series Finland: November 12 and November 14 against Carolina in Helsinki
• Vancouver visits Seattle: November 19
• Thanksgiving weekend: November 28 against Edmonton
• Washington visits Seattle: December 10
• Philadelphia visits Seattle: December 29
• Vancouver visits Seattle: January 3
• Montreal visits Seattle: February 3
• Boston visits Seattle: February 22
• Los Angeles visits Seattle: March 11 and March 21
• Final home game: April 3 against the Winnipeg Jets
• Regular-season finale: April 10 at the Chicago Blackhawks

Seattle plays 14 games in October, including seven of its first nine away from Climate Pledge Arena. The Kraken are also scheduled for 13 sets of back-to-back games during the season.

Seattle Kraken Global Series Finland TV Schedule

The Seattle Kraken will play the Carolina Hurricanes twice in Helsinki, Finland as part of the 2026 NHL Global Series.

• November 12: Kraken vs. Hurricanes – Helsinki, Finland
• November 14: Hurricanes vs. Kraken – Helsinki, Finland

The games will be played at Veikkaus Arena and mark the Seattle Kraken’s first appearance in the NHL Global Series.

The unusual European location means both games have much earlier North American puck-drop times than a typical Seattle home game. Check the schedule above for the latest confirmed start times and broadcast information.

Kraken vs. Canucks 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season in one of the NHL’s closest geographic rivalries.

• November 19: Canucks at Kraken
• December 30: Kraken at Canucks
• January 3: Canucks at Kraken
• January 14: Kraken at Canucks

Check the main Seattle Kraken TV schedule closer to each matchup for the confirmed Kraken Hockey Network or national television assignment.

Kraken vs. Oilers 2026-27 TV Schedule

Seattle and Edmonton will meet four times as Pacific Division opponents during the 2026-27 regular season.

• October 3: Kraken at Oilers
• November 27: Kraken at Oilers
• November 28: Oilers at Kraken
• March 13: Oilers at Kraken

The November 27 and November 28 games form a home-and-home back-to-back during Thanksgiving weekend.

Kraken vs. Golden Knights 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

• October 6: Golden Knights at Kraken
• January 9: Kraken at Golden Knights
• March 17: Kraken at Golden Knights
• March 23: Golden Knights at Kraken

Vegas is Seattle’s second home opponent of the season and provides an early Pacific Division test at Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle Kraken Pacific Division TV Schedule

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

The Kraken will face Anaheim, Calgary, Edmonton, Los Angeles, San Jose, Vancouver and Vegas twice at home and twice on the road.

Pacific Division games are front-loaded on the schedule, with 11 of Seattle’s first 24 contests coming against divisional opponents.

Seattle Kraken Travel Schedule

The Kraken face one of the NHL’s most demanding travel schedules in 2026-27.

Seattle is projected to travel more than 52,000 miles during the season, the highest total in the NHL, due in part to the club’s Pacific Northwest location and its November trip to Finland.

The travel-heavy schedule begins with the October 1 opener in Calgary and does not end until the April 10 regular-season finale in Chicago.

Seattle Kraken Streaming and Blackout Rules

NHL viewing availability depends on the viewer’s physical location and whether a game is classified as regional, national or out of market.

Eligible non-national Kraken games can be watched through Kraken Hockey Network television stations or Prime Video within the team’s regional broadcast territory.

Fans outside the regional market can watch many eligible games through ESPN+, subject to NHL blackout restrictions.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear through the Kraken Hockey Network regional broadcast. Check the Watch On column before puck drop for the correct channel or streaming service.

What Time Is the Kraken Game Tonight?

Seattle plays its home games in the Pacific Time Zone. Most weekday games at Climate Pledge Arena begin around 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. PT, although weekend matinees and nationally televised games can begin at different times.

The schedule table currently displays Eastern Time. To convert ET to Pacific Time, subtract three hours. For example, a game listed at 10:00 p.m. ET begins at 7:00 p.m. PT.

Game 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 broadcast information.

Seattle Kraken TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Seattle Kraken game?

The next Kraken game appears at the top of the schedule table with the game date, opponent, puck-drop time and confirmed television channel.

What channel carries most Seattle Kraken games?

Kraken Hockey Network produces Seattle’s non-national broadcasts. Games are carried primarily on KONG in Seattle, with selected games also simulcast on KING 5 and additional regional stations.

Are Seattle Kraken games free on TV?

Yes. Eligible non-national Kraken games are available free over the air through KONG, KING 5 and participating Kraken Hockey Network regional stations.

Can I stream Seattle Kraken games on Prime Video?

Yes. Eligible non-national Kraken games stream on Prime Video for qualifying Prime members in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

Can I watch Kraken games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market Seattle Kraken games. Kraken Hockey Network broadcasts may be unavailable through ESPN+ within Seattle’s regional territory.

Are Kraken games still on ROOT Sports?

No. ROOT Sports is no longer the regional television home of the Seattle Kraken. The Kraken moved to the Kraken Hockey Network model beginning with the 2024-25 season.

What radio station carries Seattle Kraken games?

Sports Radio 93.3 KJR FM is the flagship radio home of the Seattle Kraken. Games are also distributed through the iHeart Kraken Audio Network.

When do the Kraken play in Finland?

Seattle faces the Carolina Hurricanes in Helsinki on November 12 and November 14, 2026 as part of the NHL Global Series Finland.

What does TBD mean on the Kraken schedule?

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

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Seattle Kraken preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when dates, puck-drop times and broadcast information become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Seattle Kraken schedule and Kraken Hockey Network viewing information. Game times, national TV selections and individual KING 5/KONG assignments can change throughout the season.

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