NHL
Where to Watch New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: TV Channels, Live Stream and Puck Drop Time
New York Rangers host Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden 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
Madison Square Garden
TV channels and streams by country
New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning 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 3 territories for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Madison Square Garden.
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
New York Rangers
Home side at Madison Square Garden.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning 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 New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on The Spot, MSG.
What channel is New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning on in Canada?
In Canada the game is listed on TVA Sports.
Is New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning being played?
At Madison Square Garden.
