NHL · Game guide
Washington Capitals 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
Monday, January 18, 2027 · in 97 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
Washington area · Capitals local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Washington Capitals - Where To Watch
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) ↗
Capitals vs Penguins: quick answers
What time is the Capitals vs Penguins game?
- Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins starts on Mon, Jan 18 at 4:00 PM ET · 3:00 PM CT · 2:00 PM MT · 1:00 PM PT.
What channel is Capitals vs Penguins on?
- The game is on SportsNet Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh area and Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area.
How can I stream Capitals vs Penguins?
- In the Pittsburgh area it streams on SNP 360 and Fubo; in the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Capitals 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 →
Monumental Sports Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 642 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Cox, Optimum, DirecTV Stream. Not on 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 Capitals–Penguins games this season
3:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM PT · at Pittsburgh
Local: SportsNet Pittsburgh, SNP 360 and Fubo