NHL
Where to Watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres: TV Channels, Live Stream and Puck Drop Time
Columbus Blue Jackets host Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena on Thursday 1 October. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this NHL game, country by country, plus the puck drop time in your time zone.
The short answer
PUCK DROP
23:00 UTC
VENUE
Nationwide Arena
TV channels and streams by country
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres in the NHL starts at 19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC) on Thursday 1 October 2026, which is 00:00 BST in London and 01:00 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 4 broadcasters across 2 territories for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Nationwide Arena.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this game at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
Streaming options: Disney+ (Brazil). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
Columbus Blue Jackets
Home side at Nationwide Arena.
Buffalo Sabres
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres start?
19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC) on Thursday 1 October 2026, which is 00:00 BST in London and 01:00 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on CBJNHL, CBJHN, MSG-B.
Is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres being played?
At Nationwide Arena.
