What Time Does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche Start?
Puck drop is listed for 7:00 PM MDT at the arena on Friday, October 23, 2026. That is 9:00 PM ET; the scoreboard also converts it to your time zone.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche Game Summary
DateOctober 23, 2026
Your time9:00 PM ET
TV / broadcastTBA
ArenaBall Arena
At a glance
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche On?
The current TV listing is TBA. TBA means a confirmed network is not yet included in the schedule data.
Where Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche Being Played?
Colorado Avalanche is the home team, and the listed arena is Ball Arena.
Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche 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 Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche. This is matchup number 1.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Game 10 of 84
Tampa Bay Lightning is the away team for this matchup. It is game 10 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Colorado Avalanche: Game 11 of 84
Colorado Avalanche is the home team at Ball Arena. It is game 11 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Interconference matchup
The teams represent opposite NHL conferences.
Viewing guide
How to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche
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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche 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
Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche Previous & Next Games
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Away team
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule Around This Game
Home team
Colorado Avalanche Schedule Around This Game
Same-day slate
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Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche Team Schedules
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Quick answers
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche FAQ
When is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche?
The game is listed for October 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET. The scoreboard converts the start to your selected time zone.
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche on?
The current broadcast listing is TBA. Confirm local access and subscription requirements before puck drop.
Where is the game being played?
Ball 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 Tampa Bay Lightning the home or away team?
Tampa Bay Lightning is the away team. Colorado Avalanche is the home team for this game at Ball Arena.
How many times do Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche play in 2026-27?
The regular-season schedule lists 2 meetings. This game is meeting 1 of 2.
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