How to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning Games Live Online Without Cable in 2024
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To watch Tampa Bay Lightning games, you have three options: you can watch the Lightning on Bally Sports Sun with DIRECTV STREAM's Choice Plan, which offers a 5-Day Free Trial, fuboTV’s Pro or Elite Plans, which offer a 7-Day Free Trial, or with a subscription to Bally Sports+, which has a 7-Day Free Trial. If you live outside of the local market, you can watch games with a subscription to ESPN+.
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Where to Watch the Next Lightning Game
The next Lightning game is against the Florida Panthers on April 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT. You can watch the game on TBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
The Best Way to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning Games
Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
We recommend DIRECTV STREAM for most viewers in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL area.
You'll be able to watch every Tampa Bay Lightning game and 31 of the Top 35 Cable channels.
For viewers who are trying to watch Tampa Bay Lightning games out-of-market, we recommend DIRECTV STREAM.
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| DIRECTV STREAM | Sling TV | Sling TV |
| Entertainment | Sling Orange | Sling Blue |
| $79.99 / mo. 5-Day Free Trial | $40 / mo. Get $10 Off | $40 / mo. Get $10 Off |
| $79.99 / month 5-Day Free Trial directv.com/stream | $40 / month Get $10 Off sling.com | $40 / month Get $10 Off sling.com |
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âą Bravo | - Bravo | âą Bravo |
âą Cartoon Network | âą Cartoon Network | âą Cartoon Network |
âą CNN | âą CNN | âą CNN |
âą Comedy Central | âą Comedy Central | âą Comedy Central |
âą Discovery | - Discovery | âą Discovery |
âą Disney Channel | âą Disney Channel | - Disney Channel |
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âą ESPN | âą ESPN | - ESPN |
âą Food Network | âą Food Network | âą Food Network |
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âą FX | - FX | âą FX |
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- History | âą History | âą History |
âą Investigation Discovery | âą Investigation Discovery | âą Investigation Discovery |
- Lifetime | âą Lifetime | âą Lifetime |
âą MSNBC | - MSNBC | âą MSNBC |
âą MTV | - MTV | - MTV |
âą Nickelodeon | - Nickelodeon | - Nickelodeon |
âą Paramount Network | - Paramount Network | - Paramount Network |
âą Syfy | - Syfy | âą Syfy |
âą TBS | âą TBS | âą TBS |
âą TLC | - TLC | âą TLC |
âą TNT | âą TNT | âą TNT |
- Travel Channel | âą Travel Channel | âą Travel Channel |
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âą USA Network | - USA Network | âą USA Network |
âą VH1 | - VH1 | - VH1 |
âą WE tv | - WE tv | - WE tv |
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| DIRECTV STREAM | Sling TV | Sling TV |
| Entertainment | Sling Orange | Sling Blue |
| $79.99 / mo. 5-Day Free Trial | $40 / mo. Get $10 Off | $40 / mo. Get $10 Off |
| $79.99 / month 5-Day Free Trial directv.com/stream | $40 / month Get $10 Off sling.com | $40 / month Get $10 Off sling.com |
Subscribe Now and get Max, Paramount+, STARZ, and MGM+ free for three months | Limited Time: Get $10 OFF Your First Month of Sling TV | Limited Time: Get $10 OFF Your First Month of Sling TV |
âą TBS | âą TBS | âą TBS |
| DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Sling TV | YouTube | ||
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| Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | |
| $79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | |
| TBS | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
What Channel Can You Watch the Tampa Bay Lightning?
If you live in the market and watch games on the regional sports network, you can watch games on Bally Sports Sun. Dave Randorf handles play-by-play with color from Brian Engblom. The studio host is Paul Kennedy. Caley Chelios is the in-arena host/reporter. Former Lightning player Dave Andreychuk and former color commentator Bobby “The Chief” Taylor assist with the television pregame and postgame broadcasts.
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule
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2024 Postseason
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| Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL EDT | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | ||
| $79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
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| @ Florida Panthers
Sun, Apr 21 12:30 PM | ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ |
| @ Florida Panthers
Tue, Apr 23 7:30 PM | ESPN2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ |
| Florida Panthers
Thu, Apr 25 7:00 PM | TBS | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Florida Panthers
Sat, Apr 27 5:00 PM | TBS | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
About The Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 3 Stanley Cup titles (2004, 2020, and 2021). Jeffrey Vinik owns the team and the general manager is Julien BriseBois. Jon Cooper has been the Lightning head coach since 2013 — he is the longest-tenured active head coach in the NHL.
All Live TV Streaming Services to Watch the Tampa Bay Lightning
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with DIRECTV STREAM?
Yes, you can watch Tampa Bay Lightning games on TBS as part of the DIRECTV STREAM Entertainment package for $79.99 a month, after a 5-Day Free Trial.
DIRECTV STREAM has 65 channels as part of their service, including sports channels like ESPN, TBS, USA Network, TNT, FS1, ESPN2, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, and Fox Sports 2.
This is the full DIRECTV STREAM Channel List.
Every DIRECTV STREAM subscriber has Unlimited storage on their Cloud DVR, while up to 20 users can stream at the same time.
DIRECTV STREAM supports a wide-range of devices to stream Tampa Bay Lightning games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. DIRECTV STREAM is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with Sling TV?
Yes, you can watch Tampa Bay Lightning games on TBS as part of their Sling Orange package for $40 a month.
You can also add NHL Network as part of the Sports Extra ($11) add-on (or $15 if you subscribe to Sling Orange & Blue).
Sling Orange has 30 channels as part of their service, including sports channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, ESPN2, USA Network, FS1, NFL Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Fox Sports 2, and NFL RedZone.
This is the full Sling TV Channel List.
Every Sling TV subscriber can record up to 50 hours to their Cloud DVR, while 1 users can stream at the same time. You can upgrade to a 200 Hour DVR for $5 a month.
Sling TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Tampa Bay Lightning games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Sling TV is not available to stream on PlayStation and Nintendo.
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with Hulu Live TV?
Yes, you can watch Tampa Bay Lightning games on TBS with Hulu Live TV for $76.99 a month.
Hulu Live TV has 70 channels as part of their service, including sports channels like ESPN, TBS, USA Network, TNT, FS1, ESPN2, Fox Sports 2, NFL Network, and MLB Network.
This is the full Hulu Live TV Channel List.
Every Hulu Live TV subscriber has Unlimited storage on their Cloud DVR, while 2 users can stream at the same time. For $9.99/month, you can use the service on unlimited screens at home and three on-the-road.
Hulu Live TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Tampa Bay Lightning games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with YouTube TV?
Yes, you can watch Tampa Bay Lightning games on TBS with YouTube TV for $72.99 a month.
YouTube TV has 60 channels as part of their service, including sports channels like ESPN, TBS, USA Network, TNT, FS1, ESPN2, Fox Sports 2, NBA TV, and NFL Network.
This is the full YouTube TV Channel List.
Every YouTube TV subscriber can record to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 3 users can stream at the same time.
YouTube TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream Tampa Bay Lightning games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with Fubo?
Unfortunately, you can’t watch Tampa Bay Lightning games with Fubo.
While they don’t offer Tampa Bay Lightning, they do have 90 channels as part of their plan, including sports channels like NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, Fox Sports 2, USA Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPNU, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, beIN Sports, ESPNEWS, Golf Channel, and Tennis Channel.
Fubo costs $91.99, after a 7-Day Free Trial. This is the full Fubo Channel List.
Fubo supports a wide-range of devices to stream Tampa Bay Lightning games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Fubo is not available to stream on PlayStation and Nintendo.
Other Streaming Services to Watch the Tampa Bay Lightning
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with Philo?
Unfortunately, you can’t watch Tampa Bay Lightning games with Philo since they don’t offer sports channels with the service.
While they don’t offer a way to watch Tampa Bay Lightning, they do have 60 channels of entertainment, reality, and news.
Philo costs {totalPrice}, after a 7-Day Free Trial. This is the full Philo Channel List.
Philo supports a wide-range of devices to stream Tampa Bay Lightning games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Philo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and LG Smart TV.
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with ESPN+?
NHL Power Play on ESPN+ includes access to all out-of-market NHL games, meaning you can watch Tampa Bay Lightning games live if you live outside of the local area. You will also get access to 75+ exclusive nationally televised games that are only available on ESPN+.
ESPN+ costs $10.99 / month ($109.99 / year), or $14.99 / month with The Disney Bundle.
ESPN+ supports a wide-range of devices to stream Tampa Bay Lightning games including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. ESPN+ is not available to stream on Nintendo.
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with Peacock?
Unfortunately, you can’t watch Tampa Bay Lightning games with Peacock.
While they don’t offer Tampa Bay Lightning, they do have Big Ten Football, Chivas, Cycling, Figure Skating, IMSA, French Open, Golf, Horse Racing, Notre Dame Football, IndyCar, MLB Sunday Leadoff, NASCAR, Snow sports, Notre Dame Hockey, Premier League, Rugby, USFL, Sunday Night Football (NFL), Super Motocross, Track & Field, U.S. Soccer, and WWE.
Peacock supports a wide-range of devices to stream the Tampa Bay Lightning including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Peacock is not available to stream on PlayStation and Nintendo.
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with Paramount Plus?
Unfortunately, Paramount Plus doesn’t offer any NHL games.
Subscribers do have access to March Madness and NFL games. Paramount+ is a soccer loverâs dream with Serie A, Argentina Liga Profesional de FĂștbol, and UEFA Champions League.
Can I watch the Tampa Bay Lightning with Amazon Prime Video?
Unfortunately, Amazon Prime Video doesn’t offer any NHL games.
Subscribers can watch Thursday Night Football from the NFL, but there are no other major sports on the platform.