NHL · Game guide
Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers
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
Monday, October 26, 2026 · in 14 daysEdmonton Oilershome
In Canada · Oilers local
Verified Oct 9, 12:00 PM ET · Sports Media Watch, 'SMW FAQ: A complete guide to NHL local broadcasts in 2026-27' (secondary)
Detroit area · Red Wings local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Detroit Red Wings - Detroit SportsNet (Watch Live) page
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) ↗
Red Wings vs Oilers: quick answers
What time is the Red Wings vs Oilers game?
- Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers starts on Mon, Oct 26 at 9:30 PM ET · 8:30 PM CT · 7:30 PM MT · 6:30 PM PT.
What channel is Red Wings vs Oilers on?
- The game is on Sportsnet West in Canada and Detroit SportsNet in the Detroit area.
How can I stream Red Wings vs Oilers?
- In Canada it streams on Sportsnet+; in the Detroit area it streams on Detroit SportsNet; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Red Wings vs Oilers 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.
Detroit SportsNet (DSN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVMichigan (Red Wings territory) | Ch. 663-3 / 663 (page does not say which is satellite vs. Stream) | source |
| SpectrumMichigan DMAs listed | Ch. 436 (digital); 213 set-top in listed Michigan DMAs; 291 set-top in Livonia | source |
| XfinityMichigan (Red Wings territory) | Ch. 1253 | source |
| DirecTV StreamMichigan (Red Wings territory) | Ch. 663-3 / 663 (page does not say which is satellite vs. Stream) | source |
Also carried by 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 Red Wings–Oilers games this season
3:30 PM ET · 12:30 PM PT · at Detroit
Local: Detroit SportsNet, Sportsnet West and Sportsnet+