NHL · Game guide
Ottawa Senators 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
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · in 22 daysOttawa Senatorsaway
Buffalo Sabreshome
Buffalo area · Sabres local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Buffalo Sabres - How to Watch (Tune In)
In Canada · Senators local
Verified Oct 9, 12:00 PM ET · Sports Media Watch, 'SMW FAQ: A complete guide to NHL local broadcasts in 2026-27' (secondary)
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) ↗
Senators vs Sabres: quick answers
What time is the Senators vs Sabres game?
- Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres starts on Wed, Nov 4 at 7:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM CT · 5:30 PM MT · 4:30 PM PT.
What channel is Senators vs Sabres on?
- The game is on MSG in the Buffalo area and TSN5 and RDS in Canada.
How can I stream Senators vs Sabres?
- In the Buffalo area it streams on MSG+ and Fubo; in Canada it streams on TSN+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Senators 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 →
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 Senators–Sabres games this season
2:00 PM ET · 11:00 AM PT · at Ottawa
Local: TSN5, RDS and TSN+
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Buffalo
Local: MSG, MSG+ and Fubo