NHL · Game guide
Pittsburgh Penguins at Tampa Bay Lightning
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
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · in 60 daysTampa Bay area · Lightning local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Tampa Bay Lightning: How to watch the Lightning for the 2026-27 season
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 Lightning: quick answers
What time is the Penguins vs Lightning game?
- Pittsburgh Penguins at Tampa Bay Lightning starts on Sat, Dec 12 at 3:30 PM ET · 2:30 PM CT · 1:30 PM MT · 12:30 PM PT.
What channel is Penguins vs Lightning on?
- The game is on The Spot – Tampa Bay 66 in the Tampa Bay area and SportsNet Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh area.
How can I stream Penguins vs Lightning?
- In the Tampa Bay area it streams on Tampa Bay Lightning app; 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 Lightning 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 – Tampa Bay 66
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 66.1 | source |
| DirecTVTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 66 | source |
| SpectrumTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 17, 1017 | source |
| XfinityTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 2, 438, 1066 | source |
| WOW! (WideOpenWest)Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 20 | source |
| Hotwire CommunicationsTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 17 | source |
| Summit BroadbandTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 9 | source |
| Advanced Cable (Blue Stream)Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 5 | source |
Also carried by 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? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
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