What Time Does San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Start?
Puck drop is listed for 7:00 PM EDT at the arena on Saturday, October 17, 2026. That is 7:00 PM ET; the scoreboard also converts it to your time zone.
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San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Game Summary
DateOctober 17, 2026
Your time7:00 PM ET
TV / broadcastTBA
ArenaLittle Caesars Arena
At a glance
San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Game Time, TV Channel & Venue
Get the direct answers first: when the game starts, where to watch, where it is played and whether it is scheduled, live or final.
What Channel Is San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings On?
The current TV listing is TBA. TBA means a confirmed network is not yet included in the schedule data.
Where Is San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Being Played?
Detroit Red Wings is the home team, and the listed arena is Little Caesars Arena.
Is San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Live or Final?
The current status is Scheduled. A live or final score will appear here when available.
Schedules and broadcast assignments can change. Use this page for quick planning and confirm late changes through the official NHL schedule.
Schedule context
2026-27 San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup Overview
See where this game falls in the season for both clubs and in their head-to-head regular-season series.
Season Series: Meeting 1 of 2
The 2026-27 schedule lists 2 regular-season meetings between San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings. This is matchup number 1.
San Jose Sharks: Game 8 of 84
San Jose Sharks is the away team for this matchup. It is game 8 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Detroit Red Wings: Game 8 of 84
Detroit Red Wings is the home team at Little Caesars Arena. It is game 8 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Interconference matchup
The teams represent opposite NHL conferences.
Viewing guide
How to Watch San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings
Use the game-level listing first, then verify access with the network, streaming service or local television provider.
Current Broadcast Listing
TBA is currently attached to this game. Multiple networks can appear when national and regional coverage are both available.
Regional Access and Restrictions
Location, regional rights, provider packages and subscription levels can affect access even when a network is listed.
Confirm Before the Game
Schedules and channels can change. Check your provider or the official NHL viewing guide before puck drop.
Season series schedule
2026-27 San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings Season Series
These teams meet 2 times in the regular season. This page covers meeting 1; open another matchup for its date, start time, TV channel and venue.
Before and after this game
San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings Previous & Next Games
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Away team
San Jose Sharks Schedule Around This Game
Home team
Detroit Red Wings Schedule Around This Game
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Quick answers
San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings FAQ
When is San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings?
The game is listed for October 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The scoreboard converts the start to your selected time zone.
What channel is San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings on?
The current broadcast listing is TBA. Confirm local access and subscription requirements before puck drop.
Where is the game being played?
Little Caesars Arena is the currently listed arena.
Where can I see the live or final score?
The score appears in the main game summary when it is included in the schedule data. The current status is Scheduled.
Is San Jose Sharks the home or away team?
San Jose Sharks is the away team. Detroit Red Wings is the home team for this game at Little Caesars Arena.
How many times do San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings play in 2026-27?
The regular-season schedule lists 2 meetings. This game is meeting 1 of 2.
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