A lot has changed since the Flames narrowly missed the playoffs in 2025. Calgary stumbled to a 34–39–9 record last season and accelerated its youth movement, clearing the way for players like Matt Coronato, Connor Zary, Zayne Parekh, and Simon Nemec to take on larger roles. With Dustin Wolf remaining a building block in net, this increasingly young roster has a chance to grow from the back end out.
This transition season carries extra weight off the ice, too. After more than four decades of Flames hockey under its iconic saddle-shaped roof, the Scotiabank Saddledome is hosting its final season before the team moves into Scotia Place. So even as Calgary figures out which players belong in its next competitive core, the C of Red gets one last year to celebrate all the history packed into the ‘Dome.
Following that farewell season works differently depending on which side of the border you’re watching from. Sportsnet and Amazon Prime Video divide the Canadian broadcasts, while U.S. fans will rely primarily on out-of-market platforms. Below, we break down those viewing options and the complete Calgary Flames TV schedule.
What channels have Calgary Flames games?
The Flames’ broadcast setup changes significantly between Canada and the United States. Canadian viewers have to account for regional Sportsnet coverage, national games, and Prime Video exclusives. For most U.S. fans, Calgary is an out-of-market team available primarily through the ESPN app.
How to watch the Calgary Flames in the United States
NHL Power Play on ESPN+ is the main viewing option for U.S. Flames fans. Most Calgary broadcasts stream out of market through either ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited, while NHL Center Ice provides similar coverage through participating cable and satellite providers.
The biggest exception comes when Calgary faces the NHL team in your local market. Those games may fall under the opposing team’s regional rights, meaning you’ll need that club’s local broadcaster or streaming service instead. NHL Network can also pick up select out-of-market games during the season.
How to watch the Calgary Flames in Canada
Sportsnet carries most regional Calgary Flames broadcasts across Sportsnet West, Sportsnet ONE, and Sportsnet+. The Sportsnet+ streaming service also carries those broadcasts, though regional blackout rules determine which subscription tier you need based on your location.
All remaining Flames games stream nationally and exclusively on Amazon Prime Video as part of Wednesday Night Hockey. That package includes two Battles of Alberta: Calgary’s October 28 visit to Edmonton and the March 3 rematch at the Saddledome. Prime Video’s NHL broadcasts are included with a Canadian Amazon Prime membership.
If you live outside the Flames’ regional territory in Canada, Sportsnet+ Premium includes out-of-market NHL coverage. NHL Centre Ice offers another option through participating TV providers.
Want radio coverage? QR Calgary 770 AM carries every Calgary home and road game, with Derek Wills handling play-by-play.
2026–2027 Calgary Flames TV schedule
The Flames’ expanded 84-game season runs from an October 1 home matchup against Seattle through an April 10 date with Vancouver. Both games take place at the Saddledome, bookending the building’s final NHL regular season.
Calgary’s schedule also features four Battles of Alberta, a six-game road trip from December 10 through December 22, and a season-long six-game homestand from January 5 through January 16. Keep scrolling for every Flames game with Eastern start times and current broadcast information.
NHL - Calgary Flames Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | |||
Sunday, Sept. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | NHL Network, CalgaryFlames.com | |
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 9:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 9:40 p.m. | ESPN+, CalgaryFlames.com | |
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 9:00 p.m. | CalgaryFlames.com | |
October | |||
Thursday, Oct. 1 | 9:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Oct. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 9:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 9:45 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 9:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Monday, Oct. 26 | 8:30 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 8:30 p.m. | ||
Friday, Oct. 30 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
November | |||
Monday, Nov. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, Nov. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Nov. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Nov. 14 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Nov. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Nov. 19 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Nov. 21 | 3:30 p.m. | ||
Monday, Nov. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, Nov. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Nov. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | NHL Network | |
December | |||
Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Dec. 5 | 3:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Dec. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Dec. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Dec. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Dec. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Dec. 19 | 1:00 p.m. | TBD | |
At Dallas Stars | Tuesday, Dec. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | |
Saturday, Dec. 26 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Dec. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Dec. 31 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
January | |||
Saturday, Jan. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Jan. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Jan. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Jan. 7 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Jan. 9 | 3:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Jan. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Jan. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Jan. 16 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Jan. 18 | 8:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Jan. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Jan. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Jan. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Jan. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Jan. 30 | 3:30 p.m. | TBD | |
February | |||
Monday, Feb. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Feb. 3 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
At Utah Mammoth | Friday, Feb. 12 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD |
Saturday, Feb. 13 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Feb. 15 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Feb. 17 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Feb. 19 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Feb. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
At Utah Mammoth | Wednesday, Feb. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD |
Saturday, Feb. 27 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD | |
March | |||
Wednesday, March 3 | 8:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, March 5 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, March 7 | 3:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, March 9 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, March 12 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, March 13 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, March 15 | 9:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, March 17 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Friday, March 19 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, March 21 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, March 23 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, March 25 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, March 27 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD | |
At Dallas Stars | Tuesday, March 30 | 8:00 p.m. | |
April | |||
Thursday, April 1 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, April 3 | 3:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, April 5 | 9:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, April 8 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, April 10 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD |
Best U.S. TV plans for Calgary Flames fans
U.S. Flames fans have a simpler problem than viewers in Alberta: you don’t need access to Sportsnet. Instead, the priority is reliable out-of-market coverage, with enough additional NHL channels to handle blackouts and occasional national or NHL Network games.
DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack gives U.S.-based hockey fans the broader setup, while ESPN Select is the leaner choice if following Calgary is your main goal.
Best Overall
DIRECTV has many plan options, but its MySports subscription is our pick for the strongest all-around option for U.S. Flames fans who follow more than just Calgary. The Genre Pack includes NHL Network, TNT, ESPN, and ESPN Unlimited, whose NHL Power Play hub carries most out-of-market Flames broadcasts. You can also get the MyHome Team add-on for eligible regional sports networks, which can help when Calgary plays the NHL team in your local market.
Best for Out-of-Market Fans
ESPN Select is the simpler option if your main priority is following Calgary from the U.S. The plan includes NHL Power Play through the ESPN app, giving you access to most Flames broadcasts outside the team’s market. Calgary often doesn’t have many regular-season games assigned to the main ESPN or ABC channels, so the higher-tier ESPN Unlimited plan isn’t necessary solely for Flames coverage. But local blackouts and NHL Network pickups can still require another service.
How to watch the Calgary Flames FAQ
Can I watch the Calgary Flames for free?
There's no completely free way to watch the Calgary Flames, since live broadcasts are behind paid subscriptions like Sportsnet in Canada and ESPN in the U.S. However, you can occasionally catch a zero-cost game by taking advantage of short-term free trials from live TV streaming services like DIRECTV and YouTube TV.
How do I watch out-of-market Flames games?
In the U.S., NHL Power Play through ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited carries most out-of-market Flames games. NHL Center Ice is the cable and satellite alternative. In Canada, fans outside Calgary's regional territory can use Sportsnet+ Premium or NHL Centre Ice for out-of-market coverage.
What is the Calgary Flames broadcast region?
The Flames' Sportsnet regional territory includes Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Viewers outside that territory generally need Sportsnet+ Premium or NHL Centre Ice to watch Calgary's regional broadcasts in Canada.
Can I watch the Calgary Flames in the U.S.?
Absolutely. U.S. fans can follow the Flames through a mix of national (ESPN and TNT Sports) and out-of-market coverage (NHL Power Play or NHL Center Ice). That said, Calgary games against your local NHL team may require access to that team's in-market viewing option.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com Contributing Writer Ian McLaren has covered the NHL for nearly two decades and hosts the daily “Locked On Bruins” podcast. He’s followed the Flames from the Jarome Iginla-led 2004 Stanley Cup run through the roster turnover and youth movement shaping Calgary today, giving him plenty of perspective on how quickly expectations can change in an NHL market.
For this guide, Ian reviewed official information from the Flames, NHL, Canadian broadcasters, and U.S. TV providers to sort through Calgary’s viewing options on both sides of the border. CableTV.com also reviews channel assignments and access details as they change. Learn more about our process on our How We Rank page.
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