NHL · Game guide
San Jose Sharks at New Jersey Devils
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, December 1, 2026 · in 49 daysSan Jose Sharksaway
New Jersey area · Devils local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New Jersey Devils: PREVIEW (Watch & Listen)
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 Devils: quick answers
What time is the Sharks vs Devils game?
- San Jose Sharks at New Jersey Devils starts on Tue, Dec 1 at 7:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM CT · 5:30 PM MT · 4:30 PM PT.
What channel is Sharks vs Devils on?
- The game is on MSG Sportsnet in the New Jersey area and NBC Sports California in the San Jose area.
How can I stream Sharks vs Devils?
- In the New Jersey area it streams on MSG+; 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 Devils 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.
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
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? 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 Sharks–Devils games this season
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at San Jose
Local: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports app and MSG Sportsnet