NHL · Game guide
Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals
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
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · in 21 daysDallas Starsaway
Washington area · Capitals local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Washington Capitals - Where To Watch
Dallas area · Stars local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (broadcaster), Sept. 1, 2026
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) ↗
Stars vs Capitals: quick answers
What time is the Stars vs Capitals game?
- Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals starts on Tue, Nov 3 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Stars vs Capitals on?
- The game is on Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area and FOX 4 / FOX 4+ in the Dallas area.
How can I stream Stars vs Capitals?
- In the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; in the Dallas area it streams on Prime Video; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Stars vs Capitals 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.
Monumental Sports Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 642 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Cox, Optimum, DirecTV Stream. Not on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, 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 Stars–Capitals games this season
9:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM PT · at Dallas
Local: Prime Video, FOX 4 / FOX 4+ and Monumental Sports Network