NHL · Game guide
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers
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, November 28, 2026 · in 46 daysFlorida area · Panthers local
Regional simulcasts (1)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Florida Panthers - How to Watch
Tampa Bay area · Lightning local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Tampa Bay Lightning: How to watch the Lightning for the 2026-27 season
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) ↗
Lightning vs Panthers: quick answers
What time is the Lightning vs Panthers game?
- Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers starts on Sat, Nov 28 at 6:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM CT · 4:00 PM MT · 3:00 PM PT.
What channel is Lightning vs Panthers on?
- The game is on The Spot – South Florida 39 and The Spot – South Florida 9 in the Florida area and The Spot – Tampa Bay 66 in the Tampa Bay area.
How can I stream Lightning vs Panthers?
- In the Florida area it streams on Panthers Plus and Fubo; in the Tampa Bay area it streams on Tampa Bay Lightning app; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Lightning vs Panthers 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.
The Spot – South Florida 39
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 39 | source |
| DirecTVMiami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSFL) | Ch. 39 | source |
| XfinityMiami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSFL) | Ch. 11, 435, 1039 | source |
| AT&T U-verseMiami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSFL) | Ch. 39, 1039 | source |
| Hotwire CommunicationsMiami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSFL) | Ch. 11, 411 | source |
| Hotwire FisionTV+Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSFL) | Ch. 7 | source |
| BreezelineMiami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSFL) | Ch. 9, 812 | source |
| Breezeline on StreamTVMiami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSFL) | Ch. 9 | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Kiwisat. All 10 providers →
The Spot – South Florida 9
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 9 | source |
| DirecTVWest Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce DMA (WHDT) | Ch. 59 | source |
| XfinityWest Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce DMA (WHDT) | Ch. 16, 17, 21, 438, 1009 | source |
| AT&T U-verseWest Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce DMA (WHDT) | Ch. 44, 59, 1044 | source |
| Hotwire CommunicationsWest Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce DMA (WHDT) | Ch. 10, 409 | source |
| Hotwire FisionTV+West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce DMA (WHDT) | Ch. 64 | source |
| BreezelineWest Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce DMA (WHDT) | Ch. 5, 12 (SD), 805, 821 | source |
| Breezeline on StreamTVWest Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce DMA (WHDT) | Ch. 5 | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Broadstar. All 9 providers →
The Spot – Tampa Bay 66
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 66.1 | source |
| DirecTVTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 66 | source |
| SpectrumTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 17, 1017 | source |
| XfinityTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 2, 438, 1066 | source |
| WOW! (WideOpenWest)Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 20 | source |
| Hotwire CommunicationsTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 17 | source |
| Summit BroadbandTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 9 | source |
| Advanced Cable (Blue Stream)Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 5 | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, 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 Lightning–Panthers games this season
6:00 PM ET · 3:00 PM PT · at Florida
Local: The Spot – South Florida 39, The Spot – South Florida 9 and Panthers Plus
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Tampa Bay
Local: The Spot – Tampa Bay 66, Tampa Bay Lightning app and The Spot – South Florida 39
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Tampa Bay
Local: The Spot – Tampa Bay 66, Tampa Bay Lightning app and The Spot – South Florida 39