Islanders vs. Canucks: US start time and viewing options

The New York Islanders host the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. ET. In the United States, the official team page identifies MSG Networks for local television coverage, DAZN for local streaming and ESPN+ for out-of-market viewers. Because the published information does not explicitly assign an exclusive channel to this particular game, viewers should check the official listings shortly before the start. On radio, every Islanders game is listed on 88.7 FM WRHU, 103.9 FM LI News Radio, official apps and SiriusXM.

Confirmed time for October 13

The game is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, at 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time. Both the Islanders’ ticket page and the team’s official 2026–27 schedule show Vancouver as the home opponent on that date.

The 7:45 p.m. start is later than the 7 or 7:30 p.m. times attached to many other games on the schedule. Viewers therefore should not infer the time from the team’s usual evening routine. The published reference for this matchup is 7:45 p.m. ET.

The schedule marks it as an Islanders home game. The official ticket page gives the UBS Arena address as 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003. Times and operating conditions can change, so anyone watching or attending should make a final check through the official links on game day.

Local TV and the need to verify listings

The Islanders’ official tune-in page identifies MSG Networks as the local television partner for regular-season games. The same page lists the Vancouver matchup on October 13 at 7:45 p.m. ET.

It does not, however, provide an individual game entry definitively assigning this matchup to a particular MSG channel. The page advises fans to check the schedule throughout the season for the latest broadcast information. Viewers in the local territory should therefore consult the MSG Networks channel finder and updated listings before the game.

That distinction matters because the page also names ABC, ESPN, TNT, ESPN+, Hulu and HBO Max as homes for national or selected games. It does not state that all of those services will carry Islanders vs. Canucks. Channel access, subscriptions and availability depend on the viewer’s market and package.

Local and out-of-market streaming

For streaming within the Islanders’ local market, the team presents DAZN as an option for regular-season games. For viewers outside that market, the page says the season is available through ESPN+.

Territory matters: a service described as local should not be assumed to work everywhere in the United States, while out-of-market access may remain subject to platform rules. The supplied official material gives no price, free-trial promise or game-specific subscription terms. Check the relevant service and the Islanders’ page for availability, sign-in requirements and possible restrictions before puck drop.

The provided sources also do not confirm coverage intended for Brazil, Spain or France. This guide is limited to the US market and does not extend American distribution arrangements to other territories.

Radio and live audio

The team says every Islanders game is carried live by 88.7 FM WRHU and 103.9 FM LI News Radio. Audio is also listed through the New York Islanders + UBS Arena app, the NHL app and SiriusXM.

For the Hudson Valley, the tune-in page lists WBNR on 1260 AM/96.5 FM, WGHQ on 920 AM/92.5 FM and WLNA on 1420 AM/94.3 FM. Because terrestrial reach, app access and SiriusXM conditions may vary, listeners should test their preferred option in advance. The official tune-in page provides the listening links made available by the team.

Mobile tickets: prepare your phone

Anyone attending at UBS Arena must use a digital ticket. The official game-day guide says tickets can be displayed in the New York Islanders + UBS Arena app or, after downloading, in Apple Wallet or Google Pay. The holder must sign in to the Ticketmaster account connected to the ticket.

Printouts, PDFs, physical tickets and screenshots are not accepted. The safest approach is to open the account before leaving, confirm that the correct ticket appears and add it to a digital wallet. The ticket page says barcodes generally appear about 48 hours before puck drop, although tickets may be added to a wallet earlier.

For purchases, the team directs users to Ticketmaster through its official buttons. A purchase link does not guarantee inventory or a particular price; both must be checked at the time of the transaction.

Final game-day checklist

On October 13, verify three items on the official pages: that the start remains 7:45 p.m. ET, the latest TV or streaming assignment for your market, and whether the mobile ticket opens correctly on your phone. For audio, choose among the stations and apps listed by the team.

This short check avoids relying on an old listing or on a service available only in another region. The firm published detail is a 7:45 p.m. ET home start for the Islanders; distribution details should be reviewed close to game time.