How to watch the New York Islanders
Local games air on MSG Networks, usually MSG Sportsnet (DIRECTV Stream channel 635).
- Most games
- MSG Networks · DIRECTV Stream 635
- National games
- National games air on ESPN, ABC and TNT.
- Tonight’s game
- Official Islanders schedule
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Restrictions apply. Prices checked September 28, 2026 and subject to change. Plus taxes and fees.
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| Network | On DIRECTV Stream | |
|---|---|---|
| Local games | MSG Sportsnet | MSG Sportsnet 635 |
| National games | ESPN, ABC, TNT | ESPN 206, TNT 245, local ABC |
On DIRECTV Stream
Four games on one screen
Sports Mix puts four games on one screen, and Sports Central gathers live games and scores across live TV and your apps. Regional sports networks come with Choice and up.
Regional sports availability varies by ZIP code and package.
Which services have Islanders games
Islanders games often land on MSG Sportsnet (635) when MSG (634) has the Rangers or Knicks.
| DIRECTV Stream | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSG Networks | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| TNT and TBS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cheapest ways to watch
Through a full season you need: MSG Networks, Local CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN / ESPN2, TNT / TBS / truTV.
DIRECTV Stream MySports + MyHome Team covers every one of those networks for $64.98 a month for 6 months, then $84.98, before taxes. DIRECTV Stream Choice adds a full entertainment lineup at $64.99 in month one, then $84.99 plus a regional sports fee of up to $19.99.
By itself: MSG streaming for in-market fans, moving from Gotham to DAZN for 2026-27.
Game night, sorted
Find the channel, turn it on and watch at home, or on your phone and tablet with the DIRECTV Stream app.
- Live TV, local channels and your apps in one place
- Unlimited streams at home on compatible devices
- Cancel anytime, no annual contract
Without cable, on the go and out of market
Without cable
Any live TV streaming service replaces cable. What decides it for local sports is whether the service carries the regional network, and only DIRECTV Stream and Fubo carry MSG Networks.
On your phone
DIRECTV Stream subscribers can watch in the DIRECTV Stream app. Regional networks usually only stream inside the team’s home area.
Blackouts and out of market
Local networks are limited to the home territory, and some national games are exclusive to one network. Out-of-market fans use MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice or NFL Sunday Ticket, each with its own blackout rules.
Islanders TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
What channel are the Islanders on?
Local Islanders games are on MSG Networks, usually MSG Sportsnet on channel 635 on DIRECTV Stream. National games are on ESPN, ABC or TNT.
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