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Watch Tampa Bay Lightning Games Live Without Cable
Watching the Tampa Bay Lightning (R) games without a cable TV subscription is super easy. For this upcoming Tampa Bay Lightning season there are many different choices available for almost every type of cord-cutter out there including in-market and out-of-market games. In this streaming TV hockey guide, we will review the best available streaming services for the 2021-2022 NHL season such as DIRECTV STREAM and ESPN+.
Live Stream Tampa Bay Lightning Games
You can watch a live Tampa Bay Lightning game without a cable TV subscription by using a live TV streaming service. In the 2021-2022 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning will to playing a full 82 game schedule.
How to watch Tampa Bay Lightning games live depends on whether you want to watch the game in-market or out-of-market. If you live in-market you can subscribe to a live television streaming service that offers the Bally Sports app. DIRECTV STREAM is the best option because it is the only service to offer the Tampa Bay Lightning regional sports network.
If you live out-of-market, the best way to watch Tampa Bay Lightning games is with ESPN+. ESPN+ is now the exclusive provider of out-of-market NHL games.
What Channels Are Tampa Bay Lightning Games On?
Here is the list of the channels required to watch Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games and the different streaming services that offer them.
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Tampa Bay Lightning 2021-2022 TV Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Channel | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Tue, Oct 12 7:30 PM | ESPN, ESPN+ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| @ Detroit Red Wings | Thu, Oct 14 7:30 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Washington Capitals | Sat, Oct 16 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Florida Panthers | Tue, Oct 19 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Florida, Bally Sports Florida, Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Colorado Avalanche | Sat, Oct 23 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Buffalo Sabres | Mon, Oct 25 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Tue, Oct 26 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Arizona Coyotes | Thu, Oct 28 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Washington Capitals | Mon, Nov 1 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Toronto Maple Leafs | Thu, Nov 4 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Ottawa Senators | Sat, Nov 6 2:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Tue, Nov 9 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Florida Panthers | Sat, Nov 13 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Florida, Bally Sports Florida, Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New York Islanders | Mon, Nov 15 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Philadelphia Flyers | Thu, Nov 18 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New Jersey Devils | Sat, Nov 20 4:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Minnesota Wild | Sun, Nov 21 5:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Tue, Nov 23 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Seattle Kraken | Fri, Nov 26 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Minnesota Wild | Sun, Nov 28 2:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ St. Louis Blues | Tue, Nov 30 8:00 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| St. Louis Blues | Thu, Dec 2 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Boston Bruins | Sat, Dec 4 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Philadelphia Flyers | Sun, Dec 5 6:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Montreal Canadiens | Tue, Dec 7 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Toronto Maple Leafs | Thu, Dec 9 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Ottawa Senators | Sat, Dec 11 1:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Los Angeles Kings | Tue, Dec 14 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Ottawa Senators | Thu, Dec 16 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Colorado Avalanche | Sat, Dec 18 9:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Vegas Golden Knights | Tue, Dec 21 10:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Arizona Coyotes | Thu, Dec 23 9:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Montreal Canadiens | Tue, Dec 28 7:00 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Florida Panthers | Thu, Dec 30 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Florida, Bally Sports Florida, Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New York Rangers | Fri, Dec 31 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ New York Rangers | Sat, Jan 2 12:30 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Columbus Blue Jackets | Mon, Jan 4 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Calgary Flames | Wed, Jan 6 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Boston Bruins | Fri, Jan 8 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ New Jersey Devils | Sun, Jan 10 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Buffalo Sabres | Mon, Jan 11 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Vancouver Canucks | Wed, Jan 13 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Dallas Stars | Fri, Jan 15 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Los Angeles Kings | Mon, Jan 18 10:30 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Anaheim Ducks | Thu, Jan 21 10:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ San Jose Sharks | Fri, Jan 22 10:30 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New Jersey Devils | Wed, Jan 27 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Fri, Jan 29 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| San Jose Sharks | Mon, Feb 1 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Edmonton Oilers | Tue, Feb 23 7:30 PM | TNT | ☑ | ☐ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| @ Nashville Predators | Fri, Feb 26 7:30 PM | TNT | ☑ | ☐ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Ottawa Senators | Mon, Mar 1 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Wed, Mar 3 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Detroit Red Wings | Thu, Mar 4 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Chicago Blackhawks | Sat, Mar 6 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Winnipeg Jets | Mon, Mar 8 8:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Calgary Flames | Wed, Mar 10 9:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Edmonton Oilers | Fri, Mar 12 10:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Vancouver Canucks | Sat, Mar 13 10:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Seattle Kraken | Tue, Mar 16 10:00 PM | TNT | ☑ | ☐ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| New York Rangers | Fri, Mar 19 8:00 PM | ABC, ESPN+ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☐ | ☑ |
| @ Carolina Hurricanes | Mon, Mar 22 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Boston Bruins | Wed, Mar 24 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Detroit Red Wings | Fri, Mar 26 7:30 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ New York Islanders | Sat, Mar 27 2:00 PM | TNT | ☑ | ☐ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Mon, Mar 29 7:00 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Thu, Apr 1 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Montreal Canadiens | Fri, Apr 2 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Sun, Apr 4 7:30 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Washington Capitals | Tue, Apr 6 7:30 PM | TNT | ☑ | ☐ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Boston Bruins | Thu, Apr 8 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Buffalo Sabres | Sat, Apr 10 5:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Dallas Stars | Mon, Apr 12 9:30 PM | ESPN | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Anaheim Ducks | Wed, Apr 14 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Winnipeg Jets | Fri, Apr 16 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Detroit Red Wings | Mon, Apr 19 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Wed, Apr 21 8:00 PM | ESPN | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Nashville Predators | Fri, Apr 23 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Florida Panthers | Sat, Apr 24 6:00 PM | Fox Sports Florida, Bally Sports Florida, Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Mon, Apr 26 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ New York Islanders | Wed, Apr 28 7:00 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Columbus Blue Jackets | Thu, Apr 29 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Sun, Bally Sports Sun | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
**Availability based on in-market location.
Stream Tampa Bay Lightning Game With DIRECTV STREAM
The best option available for watching Tampa Bay Lightning games is DIRECTV STREAM. DIRECTV STREAM was formerly known as AT&T TV. This streaming service carries regional sports networks for every US-based NHL team except for the Philadelphia Flyers. This includes Altitude, Bally Sports Networks, NBC Sports Networks, AT&T Sports Networks, MSG, NESN, YES, and others.
To get access to the Tampa Bay Lightning regional sports networks you will need to subscribe to the DIRECTV STREAM Choice TV package or above. The Choice package costs $84.99/month which also includes 90+ live channels and local TV stations, 45,000+ on-demand titles, and free HBO Max, Showtime, EPIX, and Cinemax for the first 3-months.
DIRECTV STREAM does not require a contract or installation. You can access DIRECTV STREAM on multiple devices such as smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other streaming devices.
To learn more about this live TV streaming service please read our DIRECTV STREAM review or visit the DIRECTV STREAM website.
Stream Live Tampa Bay Lightning Games On ESPN+
ESPN+ is one of the best ways to watch Tampa Bay Lightning live games out-of-market this season. ESPN+ is the exclusive home to Quest For The Stanley Cup and the nightly NHL highlights and discussion program, In The Crease.
Additionally, ESPN+ is now the exclusive home to out-of-market NHL games including every Canadian-based NHL team. ESPN+ offers more than 1,000 regular-season NHL games as part of its regular subscription and 75 exclusives, national NHL game telecasts. The service costs $6.99/month or $69.99/annual. If you subscribe to Disney+ and/or Hulu you can bundle ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu together for just $13.99/month.
ESPN+ also offers live and on-demand coverage of MLB, MLS, UFC, college football, and several other popular sports. Watch ESPN’s original content such as Peyton’s Places, 30 For 30, E:60, and more.
To learn more about this service please read our ESPN+ review or visit the ESPN+ website.
How To Stream Tampa Bay Lightning Live Games Out-of-Market
One of the greatest obstacles and annoyances of cord-cutting can be blackouts and the differences in available channels from market to market. When it comes to sporting events it can be even worse. However, there is good news and that news is VPNs or Virtual Private Networks. VPNs can be installed on virtually any device (smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, etc.). You can also use a device such as StreamLocator that has software already built-in. Visit the StreamLocator website to learn more.
A VPN allows you to “mask” your IP address by connecting to a server in another geolocation. This means that if you live on the west coast but want to see a team from the east coast, you can just set your VPN to that location and you will get the channels in that local market. This even works for international customers who want to see US TV and sports.
You may be thinking to yourself, “I don’t know, this sounds complicated.” But do not worry, VPNs sound complicated, but they are actually very easy to install and operate. Most VPNs only require just a few clicks to operate and you will never deal with local blackout restrictions ever again.
We recommend using ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN has thousands of servers across the globe, is one of the best VPNs, and is very easy to use. You can get ExpressVPN for 3-months free by visiting the ExpressVPN website.
Illegal Streams of National Hockey League Games
It is our policy to never recommend any illegal streams of NHL games or anything else. Many illegal “free” streams put you at considerable risk to acquire viruses and dangerous malware. Most illegal streams are terrible quality and frequently go dark in the middle of a game. Do you want to risk missing the game’s biggest moment because a stream went down? We do not believe it is worth the risk by any means just to save a few bucks.
Watch Their Eastern Conference Atlantic Division Opponents
The Eastern Conference Atlantic Division currently has eight members: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montréal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Watch Boston Bruins Without Cable
TEAM INFO: Established in 1924, Boston Bruins are now owned by Delaware North Companies. They play their hometown games at TD Garden and their current head coach is Bruce Cassidy.
Stream Buffalo Sabres
TEAM INFO: Established in 1970, The Sabres are now owned by Terry Pegula. They play their hometown games at KeyBank Center and their current head coach is Don Granato.
Check Out Detroit Red Wings
TEAM INFO: Established in 1926, Detroit Red Wings are owned by Ilitch Holdings. They play their hometown games at Little Caesars Arena and their current head coach is Jeff Blashill.
Watch Florida Panthers Without Cable
TEAM INFO: Established in 1993, The Panthers are now owned by Sunrise Sports and Entertainment. They play their home games at FLA Live Arena and their current head coach is Andrew Brunette.
Stream Montréal Canadiens
TEAM INFO: Established in 1909, Montréal Canadiens, popular Habs, are now owned by the Molson family (majority owner). They play their hometown games at Bell Centre and their current head coach is Dominique Ducharme.
Check Out Ottawa Senators
TEAM INFO: Established in 1992, Ottawa Senators, also known as The Sens, are now owned by Eugene Melnyk. They play their home games at Canadian Tire Centre and their current head coach is D. J. Smith.
See Toronto Maple Leafs Without Cable
TEAM INFO: Established in 1917, The Leafs are owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. They play their home games at Scotiabank Arena and their current head coach is Sheldon Keefe.
Complete 2021-2022 NHL Team Guide For Watching Games Online
Read our guide on how to watch NHL games or select one of the teams below to learn more about streaming your favorite NHL teams all season long.
| Atlantic Division | Metropolitan Division |
| Central | Pacific |
FAQs
1. How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning games?
In order to watch the Lightning games, you can tune into NHL Network or Fox Sports Sun.
2. When are the Tampa Bay Lightning games broadcasted?
The Tampa Bay Lightning play their home games at Amalie Arena, which is located in downtown Tampa. The team’s schedule can be found on the official website for the National Hockey League (NHL).
3. What is the best way to watch Tampa Bay Lightning games?
The best way to watch the Lightning games is on TV. The team has a broadcasting agreement with Fox Sports Sun and NBC Sports Florida. You can also stream the game online through NHL GameCenter Live or by using the FOX Sports GO app which is available for iOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku Players, and Roku TV.
4. How many Tampa Bay Lightning games are broadcasted every year?
The Tampa Bay Lightning has been playing games since 1992 and there are about 82 games per season.
5. How can I watch the Lightning game for free?
If you are at home or on the road, you can watch live stream Lightning games for the first time ever due to the FOX Sports App, which is accessible for free on both iOS and Android devices.
