Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings: TV Channel & Start Time (Sun, Dec 20)
On TV in Canada: Sportsnet One, TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (streaming) · 5:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT · Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Where to Watch in Canada
National broadcast
Sportsnet+
Streaming — Standard, nationwide
Game Details
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 6:30 p.m.
- AT
- 6:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 4:00 p.m.
- SK
- 4:00 p.m.
- MT
- 4:00 p.m.
- PT
- 3:00 p.m.
Little Caesars Arena
Detroit
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Common questions
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings on in Canada?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings airs on Sportsnet One, TVA Sports (French) and Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide) in Canada on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings start?
Puck drop is at 5:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Across Canada, that's 6:30 p.m. NT, 6:00 p.m. AT, 5:00 p.m. ET, 4:00 p.m. CT, 4:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 4:00 p.m. MT and 3:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings in Canada?
In Canada, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings streams on Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide). TVA Sports streams on TVA Sports Direct.
Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings a national broadcast?
Yes, it's a national game in English, on Sportsnet One. Sportsnet+ Standard streams it nationwide.
Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings on TV in French?
Yes. In French, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings is on TVA Sports on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings being played?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings is at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, December 20, 2026.