NHL · Game guide
San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings
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
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · in 4 daysSan Jose Sharksaway
Detroit area · Red Wings local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Detroit Red Wings - Detroit SportsNet (Watch Live) page
San Jose area · Sharks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · San Jose Sharks press release (NHL.com/sharks), Sept. 9, 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) ↗
Sharks vs Red Wings: quick answers
What time is the Sharks vs Red Wings game?
- San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings starts on Sat, Oct 17 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Sharks vs Red Wings on?
- The game is on Detroit SportsNet in the Detroit area and NBC Sports California in the San Jose area.
How can I stream Sharks vs Red Wings?
- In the Detroit area it streams on Detroit SportsNet; in the San Jose area it streams on NBC Sports app; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Sharks vs Red Wings 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 →
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 →
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 Sharks–Red Wings games this season
4:00 PM ET · 1:00 PM PT · at San Jose
Local: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports app and Detroit SportsNet