NHL · Game guide
Los Angeles Kings 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, October 20, 2026 · in 7 daysWashington area · Capitals local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Washington Capitals - Where To Watch
Los Angeles area · Kings local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · ABTV announcement (NHL.com/kings), Sept. 18, 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) ↗
Kings vs Capitals: quick answers
What time is the Kings vs Capitals game?
- Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals starts on Tue, Oct 20 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Kings vs Capitals on?
- The game is on Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area and ABTV in the Los Angeles area.
How can I stream Kings vs Capitals?
- In the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; in the Los Angeles area it streams on DAZN; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Kings 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 →
Angels Broadcast Television (ABTV)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVKings home TV territory (Southern California) | Ch. 692 | source |
| SpectrumKings home TV territory (Southern California) | Ch. 320 | source |
| CoxOrange County, Palos Verdes, Santa Barbara | Ch. 64 (Orange County); 53 (Palos Verdes); 37 (Santa Barbara) | source |
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 Kings–Capitals games this season
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at Los Angeles
Local: ABTV, DAZN and Monumental Sports Network