Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Oct. 29, 2026
Winnipeg Jets4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Winnipeg Jets visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Jets arrive at 4-4-3 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Jets vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Jets vs Lightning Start?
The Jets vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | Winnipeg |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Jets vs Lightning
Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Tampa Bay and Winnipeg markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Jets vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Jets and the Lightning meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Nov 8 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLWinnipeg JetsWPG | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Jets and Lightning
The Jets are 4-4-3, 7th in the Central Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-4-2. The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic with 15 points and 7-2-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 2-3-1 | 2-1-2 | 27 | 31 | L1 | 4-4-2 | LOTLLOT | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Jets and the Lightning
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets next play at Florida Panthers on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | Winnipeg JetsWPG Florida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Nashville Predators on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Nashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Jets vs Lightning
What time is Jets vs Lightning on Oct. 29?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Jets vs Lightning on?
The game is on The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Jets vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Winnipeg Jets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Jets or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Jets.
How many times do the Jets and Lightning play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Jets vs Lightning count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Jets vs Lightning end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Jets vs Lightning on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Winnipeg markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)