Silver Knights Games Are Coming to Free Over-the-Air TV 10 More Times

by Ryan Rose

What Happened

On Nov. 6, the Henderson Silver Knights released the rest of their TV schedule for 2026-27. The team named 10 more games for The Spot-Vegas 34. Scripps Sports is the team's TV partner, and this is the fourth season the two have worked together.

Here are all 10 dates, with the theme night where the team listed one:

Saturday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m.: Calgary Wranglers, Hockey Fights Cancer
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.: Abbotsford Canucks
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.: Bakersfield Condors, Lucky Launch
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 7 p.m.: Ontario Reign, Military Appreciation Knight
Saturday, Jan. 23, 6 p.m.: Iowa Wild, Thunder Weekend
Saturday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.: Tucson Roadrunners, Wands and Wizards Knight
Saturday, March 6, 6 p.m.: Coachella Valley Firebirds, Vintage Vegas Knight
Sunday, March 28, 5 p.m.: Colorado Eagles
Friday, April 9, 7 p.m.: Calgary Wranglers, Awards Knight
Saturday, April 10, 3 p.m.: Calgary Wranglers

Every one of these dates is a home game, based on the schedule the team put out in July. That means each broadcast comes from Lee's Family Forum at 200 S. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. The April 10 game is also the last game of the regular season.

A few games stand out. Calgary shows up three times, on Nov. 14, April 9 and April 10. Iowa is a rare visitor. Henderson plays most of its games inside the Pacific Division, and the Wild are one of only two Central Division teams on the schedule. Iowa comes to Henderson just twice all season, so the Jan. 23 game is one of only two chances to see that matchup at home.

The channel is easy to find. Cox Cable has it on channel 34. DIRECTV has it on channel 34. With an antenna, tune to 34.1. The ".1" is just how TVs label the main feed from a local station, so don't let the decimal throw you off.

Brian McCormack handles play-by-play. Darren Eliot is the color commentator, and Alex Eschelman is the studio host. The team's news release does not say which two games aired earlier this season, so we are leaving those dates out.

Hockey players chase the puck in front of a goalie and a red net at an indoor rink

Why It Matters to Las Vegas Residents

The biggest reason is cost. Single-game Silver Knights tickets start at $19, according to FOX5 Vegas. That is a fair price for a night out. But add a family of four, parking and snacks, and it adds up fast. A broadcast costs nothing once you own an antenna.

Time is the other reason. Three of these games are on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. If you live in Mountains Edge, Summerlin or Centennial Hills, a school night drive to the Green Valley area can be a tough sell. A broadcast lets kids see the game and still get to bed on time.

There is also a good hockey reason to watch. The Henderson Silver Knights are the top minor league team for the Vegas Golden Knights. That means the players you see on channel 34 could be in the NHL soon. Golden Knights rookie Trevor Connelly played in Henderson before earning his job in Vegas, and he scored the winner with 1:42 left in a 2-1 game at Detroit on Nov. 5. Local fans who watch the Silver Knights often get an early look at names they will know later.

Broadcasts also help a young sport keep growing here. Las Vegas did not have an NHL team until 2017. A kid who flips past a hockey game on a Saturday might ask to try it. Free TV reaches homes that would never buy a ticket or a streaming plan. That matters for the rinks, youth programs and families all over the valley.

It is also a help for people who have dropped cable. Many renters, retirees and families have cut that bill to save money. An antenna is a one-time purchase, with no monthly charge and no contract. And if you just moved to the valley, a local game on a local channel is an easy way to start feeling like you live here.

Some of the theme nights may mean more to certain families. The Jan. 6 game is Military Appreciation Knight, which is a nice one for anyone with ties to the service. Nov. 14 is Hockey Fights Cancer. Plenty of families in Clark County have been touched by cancer, and some of them may not be up for a trip to the arena on a given night. Being able to watch from home counts for something.

Just keep the limits in mind. The team plays 36 home games, and only 12 games in the whole season are planned for TV. Take the next few weeks as an example. Henderson is home on Nov. 12, 14, 18, 25 and 27, but only Nov. 14 and Nov. 25 are on the TV list. In December, the team is home on Dec. 1, 9, 19 and 20, and only Dec. 9 is on the list. So check the date before you sit down with popcorn.

A mother, father and young child sit together on a gray sofa watching television at home

Background and History

This setup traces back to 2023, when the local sports TV business started to shake. The Vegas Golden Knights had been on AT&T SportsNet since 2017. Then its owner said it was leaving the regional sports network business. In May 2023, the Golden Knights signed a multiyear deal with Scripps to put games on KMCC, channel 34 in Las Vegas. The team said its goal was to let fans in its TV area watch for free.

The Silver Knights came along a few months later. In September 2023, the team announced 12 home games on what was then called Vegas 34. The deal has stayed steady since. There were 12 games in 2024-25, 12 in 2025-26, and 12 are planned this season. By last season, the channel was going by The Spot-Vegas 34.

The voices have shifted a little over time, too. McCormack has been the steady one, and he was in his sixth season calling Henderson games last year. In the first year of the TV deal, Golden Knights broadcasters rotated in beside him, including Eliot, Gary Lawless and Daren Millard. Last season the team named Eliot, Millard and Jeff Sharples. This season's release lists Eliot as the color commentator.

The team itself is still young. The Golden Knights bought the San Antonio Rampage franchise in early 2020 and moved it to Southern Nevada. The team's first home was Orleans Arena, since its own building was not ready. Its first season was delayed by COVID-19, and the first game came in February 2021.

The new arena went up on the old Henderson Pavilion site, and the amphitheater there was torn down in 2020. The building hosted its first event on March 8, 2022, and it was called the Dollar Loan Center at first. The name changed to Lee's Family Forum in April 2024. It has 5,567 seats for hockey, which is much smaller than an NHL arena and one reason fans feel so close to the ice.

Black and white view from high above a hockey rink, with players on the ice and a crowd filling an indoor arena

What Happens Next

The first date to circle is Saturday, Nov. 14. Henderson hosts the Calgary Wranglers at 6 p.m. for Hockey Fights Cancer. The next broadcast comes the day before Thanksgiving, when the Abbotsford Canucks visit on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.

After that, the TV games spread out. There is one in December, two in January, one in February and two in March. The busiest stretch comes at the very end. April 9 and April 10 are both against Calgary, and the two games are less than a day apart. The April 10 game starts at 3 p.m., which is earlier than any other game on the list.

The start times follow a simple pattern. Saturday home games usually start at 6 p.m., Sunday home games at 5 p.m., and weekday home games at 7 p.m. The April 10 finale is the one exception on this list.

The end of the season could be the most fun time to watch. The team plays nine of its final 11 games at home, so the last weeks of the year will have plenty of hockey in Henderson. Where the Silver Knights will sit in the standings by then is anyone's guess. They did just pick up two home wins over the San Diego Gulls on Nov. 6 and 7.

Streaming is the open question. The team's Nov. 6 news release does not name a streaming option for these TV games. In 2024, KTNV reported that viewers could find the channel through the DIRECTV streaming app and FuboTV. We could not confirm if that is still true this season, so check with the service before you sign up. The team's website also promotes AHLTV on FloHockey as a separate way to watch American Hockey League games. Check its price and rules first, too.

Radio is another option for the games that are not on TV. When the TV deal started in 2023, the team said its games would stay on 1230AM The Game, KLAV. We could not confirm the radio plan for this season, so look for it on the team's website.

One more thing to know: an antenna set up for the Silver Knights may pay off twice. Channel 34 has also been the local TV home of the Vegas Golden Knights since the 2023 deal, and last season's Silver Knights release still called it their broadcast home. National games air on other networks, so check the listing for any game you want to see.

Ryan's Take

I will be honest. A hockey TV schedule is not going to change what your house is worth, and I have no data that says it does. But I do think it says something good about Henderson. A city gets a real identity when it has its own team, its own arena and its games on local TV. Those are the things that make a place feel like home instead of just a stop on a map.

There is also a small homeowner tip here that a lot of people miss. If you live in a community with an HOA, you may think a TV antenna is off limits. Federal rules from the FCC limit how far an HOA can go in restricting antennas that receive local TV, as long as the antenna is in an area you alone use and control. Your roof may be fine if you own a single-family home. In a condo, the shared roof and outside walls are usually not covered, but your private balcony or patio may be. There are limits for safety, so read your rules and the FCC's guide before you drill any holes.

If you are shopping for a home and free TV matters to you, add one quick step. Put the address into the FCC's reception map before you write an offer, and ask for the HOA rules early. It takes about five minutes, and it is one less surprise after you move in.

A coaxial cable TV outlet on a textured wall, crossed by stripes of shadow

What You Can Do

Getting set up takes less time than the first period. Here is how to be ready for Nov. 14:

Check your signal. Enter your address on the FCC's DTV reception map to see which stations should reach your home. Reception can change from one address to the next.
Get an antenna. You don't need a special "HDTV" antenna. Make sure it picks up both VHF and UHF signals.
Scan for channels. Open your TV's menu and run a channel scan. The FCC suggests you rescan from time to time to keep your channel list current.
Tune to 34.1. If it does not come in, move the antenna slowly and scan again.
Save the dates. Put all 10 games in your phone calendar now. TV plans can change, so confirm on the team's website the day of the game.

Want to see one live, too? Lee's Family Forum is at 200 S. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson, and tickets are sold through the team's website. A free game at home and one night at the rink is a pretty good way to spend a Las Vegas winter.

And if your kids get hooked after watching, call a local rink and ask about beginner programs. Lifeguard Arena in Henderson and City National Arena in Summerlin are two good places to start.

Have questions about how this affects your home or neighborhood? Reach out to Ryan Rose or text/call 702-747-5921 anytime.

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