NHL · Game guide
New York Islanders at Dallas Stars
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
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · in 12 daysDallas Starshome
Dallas area · Stars local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (broadcaster), Sept. 1, 2026
New York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
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) ↗
Islanders vs Stars: quick answers
What time is the Islanders vs Stars game?
- New York Islanders at Dallas Stars starts on Sun, Oct 25 at 6:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM CT · 4:00 PM MT · 3:00 PM PT.
What channel is Islanders vs Stars on?
- The game is on FOX 4 / FOX 4+ in the Dallas area and MSG Networks in the New York area.
How can I stream Islanders vs Stars?
- In the Dallas area it streams on Prime Video; in the New York area it streams on MSG+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Islanders vs Stars 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 Islanders–Stars games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and Prime Video