NHL · Game guide
Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Thursday, January 14, 2027 · in 93 daysBuffalo Sabreshome
Buffalo area · Sabres local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Buffalo Sabres - How to Watch (Tune In)
Colorado area · Avalanche local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Colorado Avalanche How to Watch page (NHL.com/avalanche)
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Avalanche vs Sabres: quick answers
What time is the Avalanche vs Sabres game?
- Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres starts on Thu, Jan 14 at 7:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM CT · 5:30 PM MT · 4:30 PM PT.
What channel is Avalanche vs Sabres on?
- The game is on MSG in the Buffalo area and Altitude Sports and 9NEWS / KTVD in the Colorado area.
How can I stream Avalanche vs Sabres?
- In the Buffalo area it streams on MSG+ and Fubo; in the Colorado area it streams on Altitude+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Avalanche vs Sabres on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
Altitude Sports
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVAltitude nine-state territory (team-territory blackouts apply) | Ch. 681 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Avalanche–Sabres games this season
5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · at Colorado
Local: Altitude Sports, Altitude+ and 9NEWS / KTVD