MSG is a regional sports network (MSG Network/MSG Networks) that carries New York–area teams like the Knicks and Rangers, but the exact channel number depends on your TV or streaming provider and your location.

Quick Scoop: What channel is MSG?

Because MSG is a regional network, there isn’t one universal channel number.

To find the exact MSG channel for you, use one of these:

  1. Check your provider’s guide
    • Open your cable/satellite guide and search for “MSG” or “MSG Network.”
    • Look for:
      • “MSG” (main channel)
      • “MSG+” or “MSG Plus”
      • “MSG Sportsnet” / “MSGSN.”
  1. Use your provider’s website/app
    • Most providers have a “channel lineup” page where you enter your ZIP code to see the number for MSG/MSG Networks.
    • If you use a live TV streaming service, search within the app’s channel list for “MSG Network” or “MSG+.”
  1. If you’re outside the MSG region
    • MSG is focused on the New York metro and nearby states, so if you’re far outside that region, you may not get the channel at all.
 * In that case, you often have to use team league passes or national broadcasts instead.

MSG-related channels overview

Here’s a quick snapshot of what “MSG” might refer to on your lineup:

Channel name| What it usually shows
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MSG| Knicks, Rangers, plus local sports and shows.17
MSG+ / MSG Plus| Extra Devils, Isles, concerts, overflow events.37
MSG Sportsnet| Buffalo Sabres, Red Bulls, other regional teams.37

If you tell me your TV provider (Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Xfinity, DirecTV, etc.) and your ZIP or city, I can narrow down the likely channel number for MSG in your area using general regional info.