Washington Capitals TV Schedule 2026-27

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

Next Capitals game: Washington opens the regular season on Friday, October 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Capitals then visit Tampa Bay on October 3 before returning to Capital One Arena for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Last reviewed: August 19, 2026. All game times are displayed in Eastern Time. Dates, start times and television assignments are subject to change. Games marked TBD will be updated when the NHL, Capitals or broadcaster confirms the channel.

What Channel Is the Washington Capitals Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Washington Capitals game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a local Monumental Sports Network broadcast or has been selected for national television.

• Monumental Sports Network (MNMT): The regional television home of the Washington Capitals.
• MNMT2: May carry Capitals games when Monumental Sports Network has multiple live events scheduled at the same time.
• Monumental+: Provides eligible local viewers with streaming access to Monumental Sports Network programming.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised NHL games.
• ESPN+: Carries selected national exclusives and many eligible out-of-market Capitals games.
• TNT: Carries selected national regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.
• NHL Network: May carry selected Capitals games outside the participating teams’ local markets.

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

Washington Capitals 2026-27 TV Broadcast Update

The complete Washington Capitals 2026-27 television broadcast schedule has not yet been announced. The NHL schedule was released in July, but regional and national television assignments will be released separately.

Monumental Sports Network remains the Capitals’ regional television destination. This page will be updated when Monumental Sports Network and the NHL release the complete game-by-game television schedule.

How to Watch Capitals Games on Monumental Sports Network

Monumental Sports Network is the regional television home of the Washington Capitals. Most locally televised Capitals games that are not selected for exclusive national coverage are expected to be available through Monumental Sports Network.

Fans within the network’s regional territory can watch Monumental Sports Network through participating cable, satellite and live-TV providers. Channel numbers vary depending on the viewer’s location and television provider.

Some games may appear on MNMT2 when Monumental is carrying multiple live sporting events. Check the Watch On column before puck drop for the correct channel.

How to Stream Washington Capitals Games Without Cable

Fans inside the Capitals’ regional broadcast territory can stream eligible Monumental Sports Network games through Monumental+.

Viewers can subscribe directly to Monumental+ without a traditional television package. Customers who already receive Monumental Sports Network through an eligible television provider may also be able to stream games by signing in with their provider credentials.

Streaming availability is based on the viewer’s location and the broadcast rights assigned to each game. Nationally exclusive games may require a different network or streaming service.

How to Watch Capitals Games Out of Market

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

Regional and national blackout restrictions apply. A game available locally on Monumental Sports Network may be unavailable through ESPN+ within Washington’s home television territory.

Nationally exclusive games may instead require ESPN, ABC, TNT or another NHL broadcast partner. Always check the Watch On column before purchasing or changing a streaming subscription.

Washington Capitals Radio Broadcast

Washington Capitals games can be heard on 106.7 The Fan, the flagship FM station of the Capitals Radio Network.

Games are also available on WFED 1500 AM and through Caps Radio 24/7. Online audio can be accessed through WashingtonCaps.com and the official Capitals mobile app.

Capitals radio coverage includes pregame and postgame programming in addition to live play-by-play throughout the regular season.

Washington Capitals 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Capitals will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule in 2026-27, including 42 games at Capital One Arena and 42 games on the road.

• Season opener: October 2 at the Carolina Hurricanes – 7:00 p.m. ET
• Home opener: October 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins – 7:30 p.m. ET
• Rangers visit Washington: October 9
• Devils matinee: October 17 – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Flyers visit Washington: November 25
• Day after Thanksgiving: November 27 against the Florida Panthers – 3:00 p.m. ET
• Day after Christmas: December 26 against the Columbus Blue Jackets
• Connor McDavid and Edmonton visit: December 28
• Carolina visits Washington: January 14 and March 3
• Super Bowl Sunday: February 14 against the Utah Mammoth – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Rangers visit Washington: February 23
• Chicago visits Washington: March 30
• Final home game: April 4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins
• Regular-season finale: April 10 at the Philadelphia Flyers – 12:00 p.m. ET

Washington has 19 weekend home games, 14 sets of back-to-back games, two five-game homestands and a season-long six-game road trip from December 3 through December 15.

Capitals vs. Penguins 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season, continuing one of the Metropolitan Division’s biggest rivalries.

• October 7: Penguins at Capitals – 7:30 p.m. ET
• 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 October 7 matchup is Washington’s home opener, while the April 4 game is the Capitals’ final regular-season home game at Capital One Arena.

Capitals vs. Rangers 2026-27 TV Schedule

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

• October 9: Rangers at Capitals – 7:00 p.m. ET
• February 23: Rangers at Capitals – 7:00 p.m. ET
• February 26: Capitals at Rangers – 7:00 p.m. ET
• March 21: Capitals at Rangers – 7:00 p.m. ET

Check the main Washington Capitals TV schedule closer to each rivalry game for the confirmed Monumental Sports Network or national television assignment.

Capitals vs. Flyers 2026-27 TV Schedule

Washington and Philadelphia will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

• October 28: Flyers at Capitals – 7:30 p.m. ET
• November 25: Flyers at Capitals – 7:00 p.m. ET
• April 1: Capitals at Flyers – 7:00 p.m. ET
• April 10: Capitals at Flyers – 12:00 p.m. ET

The November 25 matchup is Washington’s traditional night-before-Thanksgiving home game, while the April 10 matchup in Philadelphia closes the Capitals’ regular season.

Washington Capitals Streaming and Blackout Rules

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

A Capitals game televised regionally on Monumental Sports Network may be unavailable through ESPN+ within the Capitals’ local television territory. Local viewers can use Monumental Sports Network through an eligible television provider or Monumental+ for qualifying games.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear on Monumental Sports Network. Check the Watch On column before puck drop for the correct television channel and streaming service.

What Time Is the Capitals Game Tonight?

All start times in the Washington Capitals TV schedule are displayed in Eastern Time. Most weekday home games begin around 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. ET, although weekend matinees and nationally televised games may begin earlier.

Start 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 channel information.

Washington Capitals TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Washington Capitals game?

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

What channel carries most Washington Capitals games?

Monumental Sports Network is the regional television home of the Washington Capitals. Some games may appear on MNMT2, while nationally selected games may air through another NHL broadcast partner.

What happened to NBC Sports Washington?

NBC Sports Washington is no longer the regional television brand for Capitals games. The network was rebranded as Monumental Sports Network, which now serves as the Capitals’ local television home.

Can I stream Capitals games on Monumental+?

Eligible viewers within the Monumental Sports Network territory can stream qualifying Capitals games through Monumental+. Direct subscriptions and participating television-provider access are available.

Can I watch Capitals games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market Capitals games. Regional Monumental Sports Network broadcasts may be blacked out on ESPN+ within the Capitals’ local television territory.

Is NHL.TV the main Capitals streaming service?

No. NHL.TV is not the primary United States streaming option for Washington Capitals games. Local viewers can use Monumental Sports Network and Monumental+, while many eligible out-of-market games are available through ESPN+.

What radio station carries Washington Capitals games?

106.7 The Fan is the flagship FM station of the Washington Capitals Radio Network. Games are also carried on WFED 1500 AM and through Caps Radio 24/7.

What does TBD mean on the Capitals schedule?

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

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

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

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