How to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning Games
Watching Tampa Bay Lightning games just got easier in 2025-26. The team launched their own streaming service, and fans have way more options than before. Whether you live in Tampa Bay or somewhere across the country, here's how to watch Tampa Bay Lightning games this season.
The Lightning's new streaming service explained
TBLightning.tv is the team's direct streaming option. It costs $66 per season less than $1 per game (honestly, that's pretty good). You can watch on web browsers, phones, tablets, Apple TV, Google TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV. Early subscribers got a free trial through October 7, 2025. Compared to other sports streaming packages, this price is really hard to beat.
Free and cable options in the Tampa Bay area
Local fans can watch for free using a digital antenna on channel 66.1 (WXPX The Spot Tampa Bay). Cable and satellite providers also carry Lightning games. Spectrum shows games on channel 17, DirecTV on channel 66, Frontier on channel 23, Blue Stream on channel 5, and Summit on channel 9. This setup replaced the old FanDuel Sports Network Sun channel that used to show everything.
Watching games from anywhere else
Out-of-market U.S. fans should use ESPN+ to stream most Lightning games. Select games appear on national networks like ESPN, TNT, ABC, NHL Network, and Amazon Prime Video. You'll need access to these channels or their streaming apps. Canadian fans can watch on Sportsnet+, TVA Sports, or CBC broadcasts.
Quick answers to your viewing questions
- Can I watch for free? Yes. Tampa Bay area fans just need a digital antenna and channel 66.1.
- What if I live outside Florida? Subscribe to ESPN+ for most games. Use a live TV service for national broadcasts.
- Is the streaming service worth it? At $66 per season, you get all local games on any device. No cable needed.
- What devices work? The streaming service supports web browsers, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Google TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
The Lightning made viewing flexible and affordable. Pick the option that works best for your situation and don't miss a game.