NHL · Game guide
Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche
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
Friday, October 16, 2026 · in 3 daysColorado area · Avalanche local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Colorado Avalanche How to Watch page (NHL.com/avalanche)
Pittsburgh area · Penguins local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · SportsNet Pittsburgh press release (Sept. 24, 2026): 2026-27 Penguins Coverage to Feature 67 Games
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) ↗
Penguins vs Avalanche: quick answers
What time is the Penguins vs Avalanche game?
- Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche starts on Fri, Oct 16 at 9:00 PM ET · 8:00 PM CT · 7:00 PM MT · 6:00 PM PT.
What channel is Penguins vs Avalanche on?
- The game is on Altitude Sports and 9NEWS / KTVD in the Colorado area and SportsNet Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh area.
How can I stream Penguins vs Avalanche?
- In the Colorado area it streams on Altitude+; in the Pittsburgh area it streams on SNP 360 and Fubo; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Penguins vs Avalanche 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.
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 →
SportsNet Pittsburgh
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVSNP territory (SNP+ on 659-1) | Ch. 659 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, DirecTV Stream. Not on DISH. Provider details →
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Penguins–Avalanche games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Pittsburgh
Local: SportsNet Pittsburgh, SNP 360 and Fubo