NHL · Game guide
Seattle Kraken at Pittsburgh Penguins
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
Friday, December 18, 2026 · in 66 daysPittsburgh 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
Seattle area · Kraken local
Regional simulcasts (11)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Seattle Kraken press release (NHL.com/kraken), Sept. 29, 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) ↗
Kraken vs Penguins: quick answers
What time is the Kraken vs Penguins game?
- Seattle Kraken at Pittsburgh Penguins starts on Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Kraken vs Penguins on?
- The game is on SportsNet Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh area and KONG and KING 5 in the Seattle area.
How can I stream Kraken vs Penguins?
- In the Pittsburgh area it streams on SNP 360 and Fubo; in the Seattle area it streams on Prime Video; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Kraken vs Penguins 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.
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 →
KING 5
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5 | source |
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 Kraken–Penguins games this season
4:00 PM ET · 1:00 PM PT · at Seattle
Local: Prime Video, KONG and KING 5