NHL · Game guide
San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators
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
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · in 2 daysNashville area · Predators local
Regional simulcasts (8)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Nashville Predators Broadcast page (NHL.com/predators)
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 Predators: quick answers
What time is the Sharks vs Predators game?
- San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators starts on Thu, Oct 15 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Sharks vs Predators on?
- The game is on The Spot – Nashville 28 and NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) in the Nashville area and NBC Sports California in the San Jose area.
How can I stream Sharks vs Predators?
- In the Nashville area it streams on PredsTV; 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 Predators 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 – Nashville 28
| 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)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5 | source |
WMC 5.3
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5.3 | source |
WVLT 8.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 8.2 | source |
WTVL 49.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 49.2 | source |
WBBJ 7.5
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 7.5 | source |
WDRB 41.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 41.2 | source |
WTVQ 36.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 36.2 | source |
WAFF 48.3
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 48.3 | source |
FOX 5 Atlanta
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5.3 | source |
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–Predators games this season
9:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM PT · at San Jose
Local: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports app and The Spot – Nashville 28
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at San Jose
Local: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports app and The Spot – Nashville 28