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Buffalo Sabres on TV in Canada: Channel & Schedule

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No Sabres game tonight. Next: vs Philadelphia, on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market).

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Sabres schedule and TV listings

The next 10 games, with every Canadian TV channel and stream. Times are Eastern.

Buffalo Sabres: date, opponent, start time (ET), Canadian TV channels and streaming for each game
DateOpponentTime ETTV in CanadaStreaming
vs Philadelphia FlyersStreaming only
  • Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market)
at Washington CapitalsStreaming only
  • Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market)
at San Jose Sharks
  • Sportsnet+
at Anaheim DucksIn English, Sportsnet+ exclusive contentRogers and Shaw TV customers with Sportsnet get it at no extra cost
  • Sportsnet+
at Los Angeles Kings
  • Sportsnet+
vs Ottawa SenatorsStreaming only
  • Prime Video
vs Columbus Blue JacketsIn English, Sportsnet+ exclusive content; Rogers and Shaw TV customers with Sportsnet get it at no extra cost
  • Sportsnet+
vs Vegas Golden Knights
  • Sportsnet+
vs Tampa Bay LightningStreaming only
  • Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market)
at Chicago BlackhawksStreaming only
  • Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market)

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Where to watch the Sabres in Canada

In Canada, Sabres games against Canadian teams are usually on that team's regional channel (Sportsnet, TSN or RDS) or a national Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ or Prime Video broadcast. Sportsnet+ Premium includes every US-vs-US game.

National games in Canada

  • Games against Canadian teams. When the Sabres play the Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Senators, Jets, Oilers, Flames or Canucks, the game is usually on that team's regional channel or a national broadcast. The schedule above lists each game's Canadian channels.
  • Saturday Night Hockey. Rogers holds all national NHL rights in Canada in every language. Sportsnet's Saturday NHL broadcast is now Saturday Night Hockey, a weekly doubleheader with Ron MacLean, Elliotte Friedman, Kevin Bieksa and Colby Armstrong as the faces of the show. In English, Saturday-night games are exclusive to Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.(Sources: nhl.com, nhl.com (2), blog.fagstein.com, nhl.com (3))
  • Monday Night Hockey. In English, Monday Night Hockey is Sportsnet+ exclusive content; Rogers and Shaw TV customers with Sportsnet get it at no extra cost. Bell, Telus, Cogeco and SaskTel TV customers with Sportsnet see Saturday Night Hockey on TV, but need Sportsnet+ or the $12.99 add-on for Monday Night Hockey. Price as of October 2026, plus tax.(Sources: channelcanada.com, rogers.com, sportsnetplus.ca)
  • Wednesday Night Hockey. Prime Video has the exclusive national Wednesday Night Hockey package in Canada, in English and French, included with Prime. Prime costs $9.99/month or $99/year (as of October 2026, plus tax).(Sources: nhl.com, amazon.ca, amazon.ca (2), amazon.ca (3))

Streaming and out-of-market games

  • Sportsnet+. Sportsnet+ Standard costs $34.99/month or $269.99/year, and Sportsnet+ Premium $44.99/month or $344.99/year (as of October 2026, plus tax). Standard includes 350+ NHL games, including 170+ US-vs-US games. Premium adds 1,100+ NHL games (out-of-market and every US-vs-US game; 1,250+ in total), a choice of home or away feed, and Sportsnet World events (FA Cup, URC, Premiership, Super League, NRL, Eredivisie).(Sources: secure.sportsnetplus.ca, mobilesyrup.com, sportsvideo.org)
  • Out-of-market games. Out-of-market NHL in Canada: NHL Centre Ice on TV, or Sportsnet+ Premium for streaming. ESPN+ is the US product only. NHL Centre Ice is sold through TV providers. For the 2026-27 regular season, Rogers lists $249 per season, lump sum, or $63/month over four months, for up to 40 out-of-market games per week. Telus Optik TV lists $249 per season, one-time payment, or 4 payments of $62.25, for up to 37 a week (for existing Optik TV customers; Telus' offer runs until Jan 5, 2027), and Shaw Direct lists $249 per season, lump sum (as of October 2026, plus tax). Regional blackouts apply.(Sources: nhl.com, rogers.com, rogers.com (2), rogers.com (3), telus.com, shawdirect.ca, shawdirect.ca (2))
  • CBC. CBC no longer airs NHL games from 2026-27. The end of the sublicence was announced June 16, 2026, ending a 74-year run. CBC keeps the "Hockey Night in Canada" trademark. From Dec 5, 2026, CBC's Hockey Night in Canada carries PWHL games instead.(Sources: cbc.ca, mediacentre.cbc.ca, mediacentre.cbc.ca (2))

Broadcast rights and prices as of October 2026. Prices in Canadian dollars, plus tax.

Sabres TV questions

What channel is the Sabres game on tonight?

No Sabres game tonight. Next: Wed, Oct 21 vs Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. ET on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). In Canada, Sabres games against Canadian teams are usually on that team's regional channel (Sportsnet, TSN or RDS) or a national Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ or Prime Video broadcast. Sportsnet+ Premium includes every US-vs-US game.

What channel are Sabres games on in Canada?

In Canada, Sabres games against Canadian teams are usually on that team's regional channel (Sportsnet, TSN or RDS) or a national Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ or Prime Video broadcast. Sportsnet+ Premium includes every US-vs-US game.

How can I stream Sabres games in Canada?

Sportsnet+ Standard costs $34.99/month or $269.99/year, and Sportsnet+ Premium $44.99/month or $344.99/year (as of October 2026, plus tax). Sportsnet+ Standard includes 350+ NHL games, including 170+ US-vs-US games; Premium adds out-of-market games and every US-vs-US game.

How can I watch out-of-market Sabres games in Canada?

Out-of-market NHL in Canada: NHL Centre Ice on TV, or Sportsnet+ Premium for streaming. ESPN+ is the US product only. NHL Centre Ice is sold through TV providers. For the 2026-27 regular season, Rogers lists $249 per season, lump sum, or $63/month over four months, for up to 40 out-of-market games per week. Telus Optik TV lists $249 per season, one-time payment, or 4 payments of $62.25, for up to 37 a week (for existing Optik TV customers; Telus' offer runs until Jan 5, 2027), and Shaw Direct lists $249 per season, lump sum (as of October 2026, plus tax). Regional blackouts apply.

Are Sabres games on CBC?

No. CBC no longer airs NHL games from 2026-27. The end of the sublicence was announced June 16, 2026, ending a 74-year run. CBC keeps the "Hockey Night in Canada" trademark. In English, Saturday-night games are exclusive to Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.