Oilers vs Predators: what channel, time & how to watch

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Tuesday, January 5, 2027 · in 84 days

7:30PM ET6:30 PM CT · 5:30 PM MT · 4:30 PM PT

Nashville area · Predators local

The Spot – Nashville 28 · WNPXNewsChannel 5 (WTVF) · select gamesPredsTV · Predators app, season pass

Regional simulcasts (8)

WMC 5.3 · MemphisWVLT 8.2 · KnoxvilleWTVL 49.2 · ChattanoogaWBBJ 7.5 · JacksonWDRB 41.2 · LouisvilleWTVQ 36.2 · LexingtonWAFF 48.3 · HuntsvilleFOX 5 Atlanta · 5.3; select games on 5.1

Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Nashville Predators Broadcast page (NHL.com/predators)

In Canada · Oilers local

Sportsnet West · CanadaSportsnet+ · Canada

Verified Oct 9, 12:00 PM ET · Sports Media Watch, 'SMW FAQ: A complete guide to NHL local broadcasts in 2026-27' (secondary)

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) ↗

Every game on TV Tue, Jan 5 →

Oilers vs Predators: quick answers

What time is the Oilers vs Predators game?: Edmonton Oilers at Nashville Predators starts on Tue, Jan 5 at 7:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM CT · 5:30 PM MT · 4:30 PM PT.
What channel is Oilers vs Predators on?: The game is on The Spot – Nashville 28 and NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) in the Nashville area and Sportsnet West in Canada.
How can I stream Oilers vs Predators?: In the Nashville area it streams on PredsTV; in Canada it streams on Sportsnet+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Oilers vs Predators on national TV?: No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.

What channel number is the game on?

By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.

The Spot – Nashville 28

The Spot – Nashville 28 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 28	source
DirecTVNashville DMA	Ch. 28	source
XfinityNashville DMA	Ch. 17, 1028	source
TDS TelecomNashville DMA	Ch. 36, 1036 (TDS TV+ 37)	source
CDE LightbandNashville DMA	Ch. 21	source
CPWS BroadbandNashville DMA	Ch. 21	source
Tullahoma UtilitiesNashville DMA	Ch. 10	source
Twin Lakes TelephoneNashville DMA	Ch. 14	source

Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo. All 15 providers →

NewsChannel 5 (WTVF)

NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 5	source

WMC 5.3

WMC 5.3 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 5.3	source

WVLT 8.2

WVLT 8.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 8.2	source

WTVL 49.2

WTVL 49.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 49.2	source

WBBJ 7.5

WBBJ 7.5 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 7.5	source

WDRB 41.2

WDRB 41.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 41.2	source

WTVQ 36.2

WTVQ 36.2 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 36.2	source

WAFF 48.3

WAFF 48.3 channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 48.3	source

FOX 5 Atlanta

FOX 5 Atlanta channel numbers by TV provider
Provider	Channel	Source
Antenna (free, over the air)	Ch. 5.3	source

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 Oilers–Predators games this season

Thu, Feb 25
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Nashville
Local: The Spot – Nashville 28, NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) and PredsTV
Thu, Mar 11
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Edmonton
Local: Sportsnet West, Sportsnet+ and The Spot – Nashville 28

Edmonton Oilers at Nashville Predators