How to watch the Chicago Blackhawks
Most regular-season games air on Chicago Sports Network (DIRECTV Stream channel 665).
- Most games
- Chicago Sports Network · DIRECTV Stream 665
- National games
- National games air on ESPN, ABC and TNT.
- Tonight’s game
- Official Blackhawks schedule
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Prices checked September 28, 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the provider’s site before you buy.
Which services have Blackhawks games
Chicago Sports Network is carried by DIRECTV Stream and Fubo. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling do not carry CHSN. The over-the-air signal ended in June 2025.
| DIRECTV Stream | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sports Network | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| TNT and TBS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cheapest ways to watch
Through a full season you need: Chicago Sports Network, Local CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN / ESPN2, TNT / TBS / truTV.
DIRECTV Stream MySports + MyHome Team covers every one of those networks for $64.98 a month for 6 months, then $84.98, before taxes. DIRECTV Stream Choice adds a full entertainment lineup at $64.99 in month one, then $84.99 plus a regional sports fee of up to $19.99.
By itself: CHSN app: $19.99/mo for one team or $29.99/mo for all three. Local games only.
Game night, sorted
Find the channel, turn it on and watch at home, or on your phone and tablet with the DIRECTV Stream app.
- Live TV, local channels and your apps in one place
- Unlimited streams at home on compatible devices
- Cancel anytime, no annual contract
Out of market and blackouts
Out-of-market games are on NHL Center Ice or ESPN+. Local networks are limited to the home territory, and some national games are exclusive to one network.
Blackhawks TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
What channel are the Blackhawks on?
Most Blackhawks games are on Chicago Sports Network, channel 665 on DIRECTV Stream. National games air on ESPN, ABC and TNT.
How can I watch the Blackhawks without cable?
Stream Chicago Sports Network through DIRECTV Stream or Fubo, or subscribe directly (CHSN app: $19.99/mo for one team or $29.99/mo for all three). You still need a way to get ESPN, FOX, TNT and NBC for national games.
Can I watch the Blackhawks outside Chicago?
Out-of-market games are on NHL Center Ice or ESPN+.
Watch the Blackhawks on DIRECTV Stream
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