NHL
Where to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks: TV Channels, Live Stream and Puck Drop Time
Tampa Bay Lightning host Vancouver Canucks at Benchmark International Arena on Saturday 17 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
20:00 UTC
VENUE
Benchmark International Arena
WHERE TO WATCH
TV channels and streams by country
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks in the NHL starts at 16:00 EDT (20:00 UTC) on Saturday 17 October 2026, which is 21:00 BST in London and 22:00 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 3 broadcasters across 3 territories for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Benchmark International 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
Tampa Bay Lightning
Home side at Benchmark International Arena.
Vancouver Canucks
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks start?
16:00 EDT (20:00 UTC) on Saturday 17 October 2026, which is 21:00 BST in London and 22:00 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on The Spot.
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks on in Canada?
In Canada the game is listed on Sportsnet Pacific.
Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks being played?
At Benchmark International Arena.
