NHL · Game guide
Pittsburgh Penguins 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
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 · in 92 daysNew York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
Pittsburgh area · Penguins local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · SportsNet Pittsburgh press release (Sept. 24, 2026): 2026-27 Penguins Coverage to Feature 67 Games
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) ↗
Penguins vs Islanders: quick answers
What time is the Penguins vs Islanders game?
- Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders starts on Wed, Jan 13 at 7:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM CT · 5:30 PM MT · 4:30 PM PT.
What channel is Penguins vs Islanders on?
- The game is on MSG Networks in the New York area and SportsNet Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh area.
How can I stream Penguins vs Islanders?
- In the New York area it streams on MSG+; in the Pittsburgh area it streams on SNP 360 and Fubo; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Penguins 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 →
SportsNet Pittsburgh
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVSNP territory (SNP+ on 659-1) | Ch. 659 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, DirecTV Stream. Not on DISH. 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 Penguins–Islanders games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Pittsburgh
Local: SportsNet Pittsburgh, SNP 360 and Fubo
1:00 PM ET · 10:00 AM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and SportsNet Pittsburgh
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Pittsburgh
Local: SportsNet Pittsburgh, SNP 360 and Fubo