NHL · Game guide
New York Rangers at New York Islanders
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
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · in 68 daysNew York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
New York area · Rangers local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · MSG Networks press release (July 29, 2026): DAZN to be the exclusive DTC streaming home of MSG Networks and YES Network
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) ↗
Rangers vs Islanders: quick answers
What time is the Rangers vs Islanders game?
- New York Rangers at New York Islanders starts on Sun, Dec 20 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Rangers vs Islanders on?
- The game is on MSG Networks in the New York area and MSG Network in the New York area.
How can I stream Rangers vs Islanders?
- In the New York area it streams on MSG+; in the New York area it streams on MSG+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Rangers vs Islanders 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 →
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 Rangers–Islanders games this season
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