Predators vs Sabres: what channel, time & how to watch

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Saturday, January 16, 2027 · in 95 days

Nashville Predatorsaway

Buffalo Sabreshome

7:00PM ET6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT

Buffalo area · Sabres local

MSG · Sabres regional feedMSG+ · on DAZNFubo · carries MSG

Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Buffalo Sabres - How to Watch (Tune In)

Nashville area · Predators local

The Spot – Nashville 28 · WNPXNewsChannel 5 (WTVF) · select gamesPredsTV · Predators app, season pass

Regional simulcasts (8)

WMC 5.3 · MemphisWVLT 8.2 · KnoxvilleWTVL 49.2 · ChattanoogaWBBJ 7.5 · JacksonWDRB 41.2 · LouisvilleWTVQ 36.2 · LexingtonWAFF 48.3 · HuntsvilleFOX 5 Atlanta · 5.3; select games on 5.1

Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Nashville Predators Broadcast page (NHL.com/predators)

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) ↗

Every game on TV Sat, Jan 16 →

Predators vs Sabres: quick answers

What time is the Predators vs Sabres game?: Nashville Predators at Buffalo Sabres starts on Sat, Jan 16 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Predators vs Sabres on?: The game is on MSG in the Buffalo area and The Spot – Nashville 28 and NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) in the Nashville area.
How can I stream Predators vs Sabres?: In the Buffalo area it streams on MSG+ and Fubo; in the Nashville area it streams on PredsTV; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Predators vs Sabres on national TV?: No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.

What channel number is the game on?

By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.

MSG Networks

MSG Networks channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
DirecTV	Ch. 634 / 635	source

Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →

The Spot – Nashville 28

The Spot – Nashville 28 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 28	source
DirecTVNashville DMA	Ch. 28	source
XfinityNashville DMA	Ch. 17, 1028	source
TDS TelecomNashville DMA	Ch. 36, 1036 (TDS TV+ 37)	source
CDE LightbandNashville DMA	Ch. 21	source
CPWS BroadbandNashville DMA	Ch. 21	source
Tullahoma UtilitiesNashville DMA	Ch. 10	source
Twin Lakes TelephoneNashville DMA	Ch. 14	source

Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo. All 15 providers →

NewsChannel 5 (WTVF)

NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 5	source

WMC 5.3

WMC 5.3 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 5.3	source

WVLT 8.2

WVLT 8.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 8.2	source

WTVL 49.2

WTVL 49.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 49.2	source

WBBJ 7.5

WBBJ 7.5 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 7.5	source

WDRB 41.2

WDRB 41.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 41.2	source

WTVQ 36.2

WTVQ 36.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 36.2	source

WAFF 48.3

WAFF 48.3 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 48.3	source

FOX 5 Atlanta

FOX 5 Atlanta channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 5.3	source

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.

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