NHL · Game guide
Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
The game
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · in 18 daysBuffalo Sabresaway
Los Angeles area · Kings local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · ABTV announcement (NHL.com/kings), Sept. 18, 2026
Buffalo area · Sabres local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Buffalo Sabres - How to Watch (Tune In)
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) ↗
Sabres vs Kings: quick answers
What time is the Sabres vs Kings game?
- Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings starts on Sat, Oct 31 at 4:00 PM ET · 3:00 PM CT · 2:00 PM MT · 1:00 PM PT.
What channel is Sabres vs Kings on?
- The game is on ABTV in the Los Angeles area and MSG in the Buffalo area.
How can I stream Sabres vs Kings?
- In the Los Angeles area it streams on DAZN; in the Buffalo area it streams on MSG+ and Fubo; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Sabres vs Kings 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.
Angels Broadcast Television (ABTV)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVKings home TV territory (Southern California) | Ch. 692 | source |
| SpectrumKings home TV territory (Southern California) | Ch. 320 | source |
| CoxOrange County, Palos Verdes, Santa Barbara | Ch. 64 (Orange County); 53 (Palos Verdes); 37 (Santa Barbara) | source |
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, 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.