New York Islanders 2026–27 TV Schedule
Every game, every network — and exactly what it costs to watch.
The New York Islanders opened the 2026–27 season on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sep 30. Of their 84 games, 10 are exclusive national broadcasts — 2 on ESPN/ABC, 5 streaming-only on ESPN+/Hulu and 3 on TNT — while the other 74 air locally on MSG Sportsnet.
Schedule, channels and prices updated
In the New York market
Outside the market
List prices, subscribing only in the months with games and cancelling in between. Outside the market, NHL Power Play streams every non-national game with ESPN Select; in months with games on the ESPN channel, ESPN Unlimited covers those and includes everything in Select. Only TNT games need HBO Max. “+ local TV” means you also need a cable, live-TV or direct subscription that carries the local channel.
What channel is the New York Islanders game on?
Of their 84 games, 74 on MSG Sportsnet, 5 on ESPN+/Hulu, 3 on TNT and 2 on ESPN. The schedule above lists the channel for every game.
How can I watch the New York Islanders without cable?
74 games air on MSG Sportsnet. Without cable, look for a live-TV streaming service that carries MSG Sportsnet, or stream with the Gotham Sports app (MSG from $29.99/mo). National games need ESPN Unlimited in Oct, Mar ($63.98) for 4 ESPN and ESPN+ games and ESPN Select in Nov, Dec ($27.98) for 3 ESPN+ games and HBO Max in Jan, Mar ($21.98) for 3 TNT games.
How can I watch the Islanders out of market?
NHL Power Play streams every non-national Islanders game outside the New York market with ESPN Select ($13.99 a month), which also carries their ESPN+ games. In Oct, Mar, when they also play on the ESPN channel, ESPN Unlimited ($31.99) covers everything instead. That’s about $147.92 for the season, subscribing only in the months with games. Add HBO Max for the 3 TNT games.
How much does it cost to watch every Islanders game?
About $113.94 plus local TV in the New York market, or about $169.90 outside it, using list prices and subscribing only in the months with games.
When does the Islanders regular season end?
The New York Islanders opened on Sep 30 on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and their 84-game regular season runs through Apr 10.
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