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Watch the Chicago Blackhawks outside Chicago
Moved away, or just a fan from afar? Here is exactly how Blackhawks games reach you when you live outside the Chicago area, and what it costs.
Inside Chicago versus everywhere else
In the Chicago area, most Blackhawks games are on Chicago Sports Network (DIRECTV Stream channel 665), included with DIRECTV Stream Choice or MySports + MyHome Team. Outside that area the network is not sold, so the games move to ESPN+ (NHL out-of-market).
- Out of market: ESPN+ (NHL out-of-market), ESPN+ subscription, sold separately
- National games: ESPN, ABC, TNT and truTV on DIRECTV Stream
- Playoffs: national broadcasts, no package needed
- Living in Chicago? See the local channel guide
How ESPN+ (NHL out-of-market) works
NHL Center Ice is only sold to DIRECTV satellite customers. Streaming fans watch out-of-market NHL games on ESPN+, alongside DIRECTV Stream for national and local games.
Blackouts apply to games in your home area and national exclusives. Full ESPN+ (NHL out-of-market) guide
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Pick your league, then your team, to see where its games are on DIRECTV Stream.
Which games you can watch depends on your ZIP code, package and league blackout rules. Team names and logos belong to their teams and leagues.
Blackhawks out-of-market questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
Can I watch the Blackhawks if I live outside Chicago?
Yes. Regular-season games are on ESPN+ (NHL out-of-market) (ESPN+ subscription, sold separately), and national games are on ESPN, ABC, TNT and truTV, all carried by DIRECTV Stream. Playoff games are national broadcasts wherever you live.
Is Chicago Sports Network available outside Chicago?
Live Blackhawks games on Chicago Sports Network are only sold inside the Chicago area, by ZIP code. Outside it, the DIRECTV Sports Pack may carry the network’s studio shows, but games follow league blackouts.
What is the cheapest way to watch the Blackhawks out of market?
ESPN+ (NHL out-of-market) for the regular season plus a DIRECTV Stream package for the national games and playoffs. If you also follow a local team where you live, choose Choice or MySports + MyHome Team so its network is included too.
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