After years of hanging around the playoff bubble, the Nashville Predators hit rock bottom in 2024–2025, finishing well outside the postseason picture. A shaky retool, inconsistent goaltending, and a lack of scoring depth all combined to stall their momentum. For a franchise once known as a playoff regular, it was a sobering wake-up call.
Still, there’s optimism for the 2025–2026 season. Filip Forsberg remains the offensive centerpiece, captain Roman Josi continues to anchor the blue line, and longtime starter Juuse Saros will look to rebound after an uncharacteristically rough season. Younger forwards like Luke Evangelista and Fedor Svechkov are also pushing for bigger roles, giving Nashville the kind of fresh energy that could accelerate their turnaround.
As a fan, the last thing you want to worry about is missing a game. But I’ve got your back with this complete guide. I’ve outlined everything you need to watch the Predators on TV, from Tennessee to Canada, so you never have to miss a second of the action.
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What channels have Nashville Predators games?
Most Predators games air locally on FanDuel Sports Network South (FDSS), complete with pre- and post-game coverage on Predators Live. The Preds also have a broadcast partnership with Scripps Sports, which will air select games over the air for free on NewsChannel 5 (WTVF).
National coverage for the Predators appears on ESPN and TNT as part of the NHL’s ongoing media rights deal. Fans beyond the local viewing region can also catch all out-of-market broadcasts on ESPN+ (streaming) or NHL Center Ice (cable/satellite). Both options include nearly every Nashville matchup carried by FanDuel Sports Network.
Want radio coverage? If you can’t catch the Nashville Predators on TV, you can still follow every game on the Predators Radio Network. The flagship station is 102.5 The Game (WPRT-FM) in Nashville, with coverage carried across affiliates throughout Tennessee.
2025–2026 Nashville Predators TV schedule
After a frustrating 2024–2025 campaign, Nashville enters the new season with something to prove. Filip Forsberg is chasing another 30-goal year, Roman Josi remains one of the NHL’s premier defensemen, and Juuse Saros is out to reclaim his reputation as an elite goaltender. Every matchup is a chance to see whether the Preds can claw their way back into the playoff race.
Here’s every Predators game on TV this season, with both local and national broadcast details included. I’ll update the schedule as networks confirm exclusive matchups and NewsChannel 5 simulcasts.
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| Florida Panthers | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 3:00 p.m. | NashvillePredators.com |
| Florida Panthers | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | NashvillePredators.com |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Saturday, Sept. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Carolina Hurricanes | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 4:00 p.m. | TBA |
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October |
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| Columbus Blue Jackets | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Utah Mammoth | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Ottawa Senators | Monday, Oct. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Maple Leafs | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Montreal Canadiens | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Anaheim Ducks | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Vancouver Canucks | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Kings | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Dallas Stars | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 7:45 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia Flyers | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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November |
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| Calgary Flames | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Vancouver Canucks | Monday, Nov. 3 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Wild | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Thursday, Nov. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Dallas Stars | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Rangers | Monday, Nov. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Friday, Nov. 14 | 2:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Pittsburgh Penguins | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 9:00 a.m. | TBA |
| Colorado Avalanche | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Florida Panthers | Monday, Nov. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Detroit Red Wings | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Blackhawks | Friday, Nov. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Winnipeg Jets | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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December |
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| Calgary Flames | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Florida Panthers | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Colorado Avalanche | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| St. Louis Blues | Thursday, Dec. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Colorado Avalanche | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At St. Louis Blues | Monday, Dec. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Rangers | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Wild | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN+, Hulu |
| At St. Louis Blues | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Mammoth | Monday, Dec. 29 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
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January |
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| At Seattle Kraken | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Calgary Flames | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Edmonton Oilers | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Islanders | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Capitals | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Edmonton Oilers | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Colorado Avalanche | Friday, Jan. 16 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Buffalo Sabres | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Ottawa Senators | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Utah Mammoth | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Bruins | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New Jersey Devils | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Islanders | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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February |
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| St. Louis Blues | Monday, Feb. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Wild | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Capitals | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Dallas Stars | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
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March |
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| Detroit Red Wings | Monday, March 2 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Tuesday, March 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Bruins | Thursday, March 5 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Buffalo Sabres | Saturday, March 7 | 5:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Seattle Kraken | Tuesday, March 10 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vancouver Canucks | Thursday, March 12 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Edmonton Oilers | Sunday, March 15 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Tuesday, March 17 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Seattle Kraken | Thursday, March 19 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Saturday, March 21 | 2:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Blackhawks | Sunday, March 22 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| San Jose Sharks | Tuesday, March 24 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New Jersey Devils | Thursday, March 26 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Montreal Canadiens | Saturday, March 28 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Sunday, March 29 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
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April |
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| At Los Angeles Kings | Thursday, April 2 | 10:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At San Jose Sharks | Saturday, April 4 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Los Angeles Kings | Monday, April 6 | 10:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Anaheim Ducks | Tuesday, April 7 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Mammoth | Thursday, April 9 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Wild | Saturday, April 11 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| San Jose Sharks | Monday, April 13 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Anaheim Ducks | Thursday, April 16 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Nashville Predators
Predators coverage in the United States
If you’re in the Nashville viewing region, FanDuel Sports Network South is the primary channel for Predators games. Live TV streaming services like Stream with DIRECTV and Fubo carry the channel in the Nashville market—making them the best streaming options for full local coverage.
Most live TV services will have you covered for nationally televised games on ESPN and TNT. But if you’re an out-of-market fan, my top recommendation is Hulu + Live TV because it fully integrates ESPN+ coverage directly into its live guide. That’s a huge win for Preds fans, as it puts both national and out-of-market games all in one place.
Canadian TV and streaming options
If you’re following the Predators from Canada, national NHL coverage is split between Sportsnet and TSN, with Saturday games featured on Hockey Night in Canada. Nashville doesn’t get as many national slots north of the border, but select matchups still air on these networks throughout the season.
For the most consistent coverage, Canadian-based Predators fans should subscribe to Sportsnet+ Premium. The service streams plenty of NHL action all season long, including all out-of-market games. You’ll even get other must-watch sports and wide-ranging device support.
And don’t forget about Monday Night Hockey on Amazon Prime Video, which is the exclusive home of Monday night NHL games in Canada. It’s always worth checking Prime Video’s schedule to see if the Predators are featured in those national prime-time slots.
How to watch the Nashville Predators for free
You don’t need a paid TV plan to see some Predators games. Thanks to a partnership with Scripps Sports, select regular-season matchups will appear free over the air on NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) in Nashville. These simulcasts use the FanDuel Sports Network feed and come complete with local commentary and Predators Live coverage.
Nationally televised games on ABC are also available for free with a digital antenna in most U.S. markets. And for Canadian fans, Saturday night matchups on Hockey Night in Canada air free on CBC and stream via CBC Gem.
How to watch the Nashville Predators FAQ
How do I watch out-of-market Predators games?
If you’re a U.S. fan outside the Predators’ local broadcast region, your best viewing option is ESPN+. The service streams over 1,000 out-of-market NHL games each season. By pairing it with a live TV service like Hulu + Live TV, you can also catch all the exclusive national matchups on ABC, ESPN, and TNT.
Does ESPN+ show every Predators game?
Not exactly. ESPN+ is your home for nearly all live, out-of-market Predators games, and some exclusives. But it’s subject to blackouts. Any game airing nationally will be blacked out, as will local games when the Predators face your in-market NHL team.
Can I stream FanDuel Sports Network South without cable?
Yes, local Predators fans can stream in-market games directly through the FanDuel Sports Network app with a standalone FDSS subscription. Monthly and annual packages are available year-round, with other unique plans offered throughout the season. You can also sign up through Amazon Prime Video’s add-on channels.
Can I watch the Nashville Predators in Canada?
Yes, the simplest way to watch the Predators in Canada is with a Sportsnet+ Premium subscription for out-of-market games. But you may also need Sportsnet, TSN, and Amazon Prime Video for local and national games.
Will the Predators be a playoff team this season?
Short answer: The Nashville Predators are a fringe wild-card hopeful, but a lot has to break right. Nashville’s 2024–2025 issues were glaring—31st in goals per game, fourth-worst team save percentage, and prolonged slumps that buried them early. A rebound hinges on multiple veterans bouncing back (Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, Roman Josi, Ryan O’Reilly) and Juuse Saros returning to near-elite form. New additions like Nicolas Hague, Nick Perbix, and Erik Haula add depth, while younger pieces such as Luke Evangelista, Zachary L’Heureux, and rookie Fyodor Svechkov could nudge the offense forward. If the stars rebound and special teams hold steady, Nashville can hang around the wild-card race. If not, they’ll likely finish just outside the playoff line again.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com’s NHL viewing guides are built by writers who live and breathe the game. This article was written by Ian McLaren, a lifelong hockey fan who has covered the NHL for nearly 20 years. As host of the Locked On Boston Bruins podcast, Ian has followed the Predators closely ever since Barry Trotz’s early days behind the bench and the team’s historic run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.
To create this guide, Ian reviewed the full 2025–2026 NHL broadcast schedule. He double-checked every channel and streaming service listed here to give Predators fans the most accurate and reliable TV info for watching their team. Whether you’re in Nashville, across the U.S., or following from Canada, this guide is for you.
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