NHL · Game guide
Washington Capitals 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.
The game
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · in 16 daysNashville area · Predators local
Regional simulcasts (8)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Nashville Predators Broadcast page (NHL.com/predators)
Washington area · Capitals local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Washington Capitals - Where To Watch
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) ↗
Capitals vs Predators: quick answers
What time is the Capitals vs Predators game?
- Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators starts on Thu, Oct 29 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Capitals vs Predators on?
- The game is on The Spot – Nashville 28 and NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) in the Nashville area and Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area.
How can I stream Capitals vs Predators?
- In the Nashville area it streams on PredsTV; in the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Capitals 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 |
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 →
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.