NHL · Game guide
Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks
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, March 5, 2027 · in 144 daysSan Jose area · Sharks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · San Jose Sharks press release (NHL.com/sharks), Sept. 9, 2026
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 Sharks: quick answers
What time is the Avalanche vs Sharks game?
- Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks starts on Fri, Mar 5 at 10:00 PM ET · 9:00 PM CT · 8:00 PM MT · 7:00 PM PT.
What channel is Avalanche vs Sharks on?
- The game is on NBC Sports California in the San Jose area and Altitude Sports and 9NEWS / KTVD in the Colorado area.
How can I stream Avalanche vs Sharks?
- In the San Jose area it streams on NBC Sports app; in the Colorado area it streams on Altitude+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Avalanche vs Sharks 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.
NBC Sports California
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVNBC Sports California territory (Northern California) | Ch. 698 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Optimum, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, 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? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Avalanche–Sharks games this season
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at San Jose
Local: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports app and Altitude Sports