The Buffalo Sabres are set to make seven appearances on national television during the 2025-26 NHL season. According to an announcement from The Walt Disney Company and Turner Sports, four of these games will be broadcast on TNT, while three will stream exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu.
For fans in the Buffalo area, the remaining 75 regular-season games will continue to be available locally on MSG and The Gotham Sports App. Out-of-market viewers can access MSG broadcasts through a subscription to ESPN+ or Hulu.
In addition to broadcast details, the NHL released updates regarding start times for three upcoming Sabres games. The home game against Toronto scheduled for October 24 has been moved to a 7:30 p.m. start from its original 7 p.m. time. Similarly, the December 18 home matchup with Philadelphia and the February 3 road game at Tampa Bay have also been shifted to begin at 7:30 p.m., both previously slated for 7 p.m.
The Sabres’ national broadcast schedule is as follows:
Oct. 22 vs. Detroit – 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Oct. 24 vs. Toronto – 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+, Hulu
Dec. 3 at Philadelphia – 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Dec. 18 vs. Philadelphia – 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+, Hulu
Jan. 14 vs. Philadelphia – 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Jan. 19 at Carolina – 1:30 p.m. on TNT
Feb. 3 at Tampa Bay – 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+, Hulu
