NHL · Game guide
Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks
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
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · in 16 daysSan Jose Sharkshome
San Jose area · Sharks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · San Jose Sharks press release (NHL.com/sharks), Sept. 9, 2026
In Canada · Canucks local
Verified Oct 9, 12:00 PM ET · Sports Media Watch, 'SMW FAQ: A complete guide to NHL local broadcasts in 2026-27' (secondary)
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) ↗
Canucks vs Sharks: quick answers
What time is the Canucks vs Sharks game?
- Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks starts on Thu, Oct 29 at 10:00 PM ET · 9:00 PM CT · 8:00 PM MT · 7:00 PM PT.
What channel is Canucks vs Sharks on?
- The game is on NBC Sports California in the San Jose area and Sportsnet Pacific in Canada.
How can I stream Canucks vs Sharks?
- In the San Jose area it streams on NBC Sports app; in Canada it streams on Sportsnet+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Canucks vs Sharks 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.
NBC Sports California
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVNBC Sports California territory (Northern California) | Ch. 698 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Optimum, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. 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.
More Canucks–Sharks games this season
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at San Jose
Local: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports app and Sportsnet Pacific
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at Vancouver
Local: Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet+ and NBC Sports California
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at Vancouver
Local: Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet+ and NBC Sports California