NHL · Game guide
New York Rangers 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.
The game
Thursday, December 31, 2026 · in 79 daysNew York Rangersaway
Dallas Starshome
Dallas area · Stars local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (broadcaster), Sept. 1, 2026
New York area · Rangers local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · MSG Networks press release (July 29, 2026): DAZN to be the exclusive DTC streaming home of MSG Networks and YES Network
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) ↗
Rangers vs Stars: quick answers
What time is the Rangers vs Stars game?
- New York Rangers at Dallas Stars starts on Thu, Dec 31 at 9:00 PM ET · 8:00 PM CT · 7:00 PM MT · 6:00 PM PT.
What channel is Rangers vs Stars on?
- The game is on FOX 4 / FOX 4+ in the Dallas area and MSG Network in the New York area.
How can I stream Rangers 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 Rangers 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.