How To Watch Chicago Blackhawks Games

Watch Chicago Blackhawks Games Live Without Cable

Watching the Chicago Blackhawks (R) games without a cable TV subscription is super easy. For this upcoming Chicago Blackhawks season, there are many different choices available for almost every type of cord-cutter out there including in-market and out-of-market games. In this streaming TV hockey guide, we will review the best available streaming options for the 2021-2022 NHL season such as DIRECTV STREAM, ESPN+, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, and more.

Live Stream Chicago Blackhawks Games

You can watch live Chicago Blackhawks games without a cable TV subscription by using a live TV streaming service. In 2021-2022 season, the Chicago Blackhawks will to playing a full 82 game schedule.

How to watch Chicago Blackhawks games live depends on whether you want to watch the game in-market or out-of-market. If you live in-market you can subscribe to a live television streaming service that offers NBC Sports Chicago. DIRECTV STREAM is the best option because it is the only service to offer the Chicago Blackhawks regional sports network.

If you live out-of-market, the best way to watch the Chicago Blackhawks games is with ESPN+. ESPN+ is now the exclusive provider of out-of-market NHL matches.

What Channels Are Chicago Blackhawks Games On?

Here is the list of the channels required to watch Chicago Blackhawks live hockey games and the different services that offer them.

Channels
NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑

*Please check with streaming service provider for up-to-date in-market availability.

Chicago Blackhawks 2021-2022 TV Schedule

Opponent	Date	Channel
@ Colorado Avalanche	Wed, Oct 13 9:00 PM	TNT	☑	☐	☑	☑	☑
@ New Jersey Devils	Fri, Oct 15 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Pittsburgh Penguins	Sat, Oct 16 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
New York Islanders	Tue, Oct 19 7:00 PM	ESPN	☑	☑	☑	☑	☑
Vancouver Canucks	Thu, Oct 21 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Detroit Red Wings	Sun, Oct 24 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Toronto Maple Leafs	Wed, Oct 27 6:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Carolina Hurricanes	Fri, Oct 29 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ St. Louis Blues	Sat, Oct 30 7:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Ottawa Senators	Mon, Nov 1 7:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Carolina Hurricanes	Wed, Nov 3 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Winnipeg Jets	Fri, Nov 5 7:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Nashville Predators	Sun, Nov 7 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Pittsburgh Penguins	Tue, Nov 9 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Arizona Coyotes	Fri, Nov 12 7:30 PM	ESPN+	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
@ Seattle Kraken	Wed, Nov 17 9:00 PM	TNT	☑	☐	☑	☑	☑
@ Edmonton Oilers	Sat, Nov 20 9:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Vancouver Canucks	Sun, Nov 21 7:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Calgary Flames	Tue, Nov 23 8:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
St. Louis Blues	Fri, Nov 26 12:00 PM	ABC, ESPN+	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
San Jose Sharks	Sun, Nov 28 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Washington Capitals	Thu, Dec 2 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ New York Rangers	Sat, Dec 4 7:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ New York Islanders	Sun, Dec 5 6:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
New York Rangers	Tue, Dec 7 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Montreal Canadiens	Thu, Dec 9 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Toronto Maple Leafs	Sat, Dec 11 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Calgary Flames	Mon, Dec 13 6:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Washington Capitals	Wed, Dec 15 7:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Nashville Predators	Fri, Dec 17 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Dallas Stars	Sat, Dec 18 7:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Florida Panthers	Tue, Dec 21 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Dallas Stars	Thu, Dec 23 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Columbus Blue Jackets	Tue, Dec 28 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Winnipeg Jets	Wed, Dec 29 6:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Nashville Predators	Fri, Jan 1 1:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Calgary Flames	Sat, Jan 2 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Colorado Avalanche	Mon, Jan 4 7:30 PM	ESPN+	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
@ Arizona Coyotes	Wed, Jan 6 8:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Vegas Golden Knights	Fri, Jan 8 9:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Columbus Blue Jackets	Mon, Jan 11 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Montreal Canadiens	Wed, Jan 13 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Anaheim Ducks	Fri, Jan 15 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Seattle Kraken	Sun, Jan 17 4:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Edmonton Oilers	Mon, Jan 18 8:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Minnesota Wild	Thu, Jan 21 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Minnesota Wild	Fri, Jan 22 8:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Colorado Avalanche	Sun, Jan 24 8:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Detroit Red Wings	Tue, Jan 26 6:30 PM	TNT	☑	☐	☑	☑	☑
Colorado Avalanche	Thu, Jan 28 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ St. Louis Blues	Sat, Jan 30 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Vancouver Canucks	Sun, Jan 31 6:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Minnesota Wild	Tue, Feb 2 8:30 PM	TNT	☑	☐	☑	☑	☑
New Jersey Devils	Thu, Feb 25 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
St. Louis Blues	Sat, Feb 27 2:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Edmonton Oilers	Wed, Mar 3 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Philadelphia Flyers	Fri, Mar 5 2:00 PM	ABC, ESPN+	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Tampa Bay Lightning	Sat, Mar 6 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Anaheim Ducks	Mon, Mar 8 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Boston Bruins	Wed, Mar 10 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Ottawa Senators	Fri, Mar 12 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Boston Bruins	Mon, Mar 15 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Minnesota Wild	Fri, Mar 19 1:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Winnipeg Jets	Sat, Mar 20 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Anaheim Ducks	Tue, Mar 23 9:00 PM	TNT	☑	☐	☑	☑	☑
@ Los Angeles Kings	Wed, Mar 24 9:00 PM	ESPN+	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
@ Vegas Golden Knights	Fri, Mar 26 2:00 PM	ABC, ESPN+	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Buffalo Sabres	Sun, Mar 28 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Florida Panthers	Wed, Mar 31 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Tampa Bay Lightning	Thu, Apr 1 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Arizona Coyotes	Sat, Apr 3 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Seattle Kraken	Wed, Apr 7 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Dallas Stars	Sat, Apr 10 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Los Angeles Kings	Mon, Apr 12 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
San Jose Sharks	Wed, Apr 14 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Nashville Predators	Fri, Apr 16 5:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Arizona Coyotes	Tue, Apr 20 9:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Los Angeles Kings	Wed, Apr 21 9:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ San Jose Sharks	Fri, Apr 23 7:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
Philadelphia Flyers	Sun, Apr 25 7:00 PM	ESPN+	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐
Vegas Golden Knights	Tue, Apr 27 7:30 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☑
@ Buffalo Sabres	Thu, Apr 29 6:00 PM	NBC Sports Chicago	☑	☑	☑	☐	☐

*All times are EST and subject to change.
**Availability based on in-market location.

Stream Chicago Blackhawks Games With DIRECTV STREAM

The best option available for watching Chicago Blackhawks games is DIRECTV STREAM. DIRECTV STREAM was formerly known as AT&T TV. This streaming service carries regional sports networks for every US-based NHL team except for the Philadelphia Flyers. This includes Altitude, Bally Sports Networks, NBC Sports Networks, AT&T Sports Networks, MSG, NESN, YES, and others.

To get access to the Chicago Blackhawks regional sports channels you will need to subscribe to the DIRECTV STREAM Choice package or above. The Choice package costs $84.99/month which also includes 90+ live channels and local TV stations, 45,000+ on-demand titles, and free HBO Max, Showtime, EPIX, and Cinemax for the first 3-months.

DIRECTV STREAM does not require a contract or installation. You can access DIRECTV STREAM on multiple devices such as smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other streaming devices.

To learn more about this live TV streaming service please read our DIRECTV STREAM review or visit the DIRECTV STREAM website.

Live Stream Chicago Blackhawks Games With fuboTV

fuboTV is another great choice for streaming NHL hockey games. This live streaming service gives subscribers access to most of the TV networks that carry NHL games such as NBC Sports Network, NBC, MSG, MSG+, and NESN. Bally Sports Regional Networks are not available due to carriage disputes. Additionally, this service does not require a contract nor does it have any installation costs.

Currently, fuboTV offers regional sports networks for 9 NHL teams. These teams include Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, and Washington Capitals. fuboTV is the least expensive option for MSG, MSG+, and NESN. Among its supported devices are Android, iOS, Xbox One, 4th generation Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and other TV stick.

Another top reason to get fuboTV is that it offers NHL Network which typically airs ~100 NHL matches every season. Only Sling TV and fuboTV offer NHL Network. fuboTV offers a 7-day free trial so you can try this streaming out first before committing to a monthly plan.

To learn more about this streaming service please read our fuboTV review or visit the fuboTV website.

Watch Live Chicago Blackhawks Games With Hulu With Live TV

Hulu Live TV is a great way to watch Chicago the Blackhawks games. Hulu only offers one live streaming TV package which is priced at $64.99/month. In addition to sports, Hulu Live TV contains over 65 channels. Other popular channels offered by this service include Animal Planet, FX, National Geographic, History, USA, local channels, and more.

To learn more about this streaming service visit out Hulu Live TV review or visit the Hulu Live TV website.

Stream Live Chicago Blackhawks Games On ESPN+

ESPN app is one of the best ways to watch the Chicago Blackhawks matches out-of-market this season. ESPN+ is the exclusive home to Quest For The Stanley Cup and the nightly NHL highlights and discussion program, In The Crease.

Additionally, ESPN+ is now the exclusive home to out-of-market NHL games including every Canadian based NHL team. ESPN+ offers more than 1,000 regular-season NHL games as part of its regular subscription and 75 exclusive, national NHL game telecasts. The service costs $6.99/month or $69.99/annual. If you subscribe to Disney+ and/or Hulu you can bundle ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu together for just $13.99/month.

ESPN+ also offers live and on-demand coverage of MLB, MLS, UFC, college football, and several other popular sports. Watch ESPN’s original content such as Peyton’s Places, 30 For 30, E:60, and more.

To learn more about this service please read our ESPN+ review or visit the ESPN+ website.

How To Stream Chicago Blackhawks Matches Out-of-Market

One of the greatest obstacles and annoyances of cord-cutting can be blackouts and the differences in available channels from market to market. When it comes to sporting events it can be even worse. However, there is good news and that news is VPNs or Virtual Private Networks. VPNs can be installed on virtually any device (smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, etc.). You can also use a device such as StreamLocator that has software already built-in. Visit the StreamLocator website to learn more.

A VPN allows you to “mask” your IP address by connecting to a server in another geolocation. This means that if you live in on the west coast but want to see a team from the east coast, you can just set your VPN to that location and you will get the channels in that local market. This even works for international customers who want to see US TV and sports.

You may be thinking to yourself, “I don’t know, this sounds complicated.” But do not worry, VPNs sound complicated, but they are actually very easy to install and operate. Most VPNs only require just a few clicks to operate and you will never deal with local blackout restrictions ever again.

We recommend using ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN has thousands of servers across the globe, is one of the fastest VPNs, and is very easy to use. You can get ExpressVPN for 3-months free by visiting the ExpressVPN website.

Illegal Streams of National Hockey League Games

It is our policy to never recommend any illegal streams of NHL games or anything else. Many illegal “free” streams put you at considerable risk to acquire viruses and dangerous malware. Most illegal streams are terrible quality and frequently go dark in the middle of a game. Do you want to risk missing the game’s biggest moment because a stream went down? We do not believe it is worth the risk by any means just to save a few bucks.

Watch Their Western Conference  Central Division Opponents

The Western Conference  Central Division currently has eight members: St.Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Winnipeg Jets.

Watch St.Louis Blues Without Cable

TEAM INFO: Established in 1967, The Blues are now owned by SLB Acquisition Holdings LLC. They play their home games at Enterprise Center and their current head coach is Craig Berube.

Stream Arizona Coyotes

TEAM INFO: Established in 1972, Arizona Coyotes are now owned by Alex Meruelo and Andrew Barroway. They play their home games at Gila River Arena and their current head coach is Andre Tourigny.

Check Out Colorado Avalanche

TEAM INFO: Established in 1972, The Avs are owned by Ann Walton Kroenke. They play their home games at Ball Arena and their current head coach is Jared Bednar.

Watch Dallas Stars Without Cable

TEAM INFO: Established in 1967, Dallas Stars are now owned by Shahid Khan. They play their home games at American Airlines Center and their current head coach is Rick Bowness.

Stream Minnesota Wild

TEAM INFO: Established in 2000, Minnesota Wild is now owned by Craig Leipold. They play their home games at Xcel Energy Center and their current head coach is Dean Evason.

Check Out Nashville Predators

TEAM INFO: Established in 1998, Nashville Predators are owned by Predators Holdings LLC. They play their home games at Bridgestone Arena and their current head coach is John Hynes.

See Winnipeg Jets Without Cable

TEAM INFO: Established in 1999, Winnipeg Jets are owned by True North Sports & Entertainment. They play their home games at Canada Life Centre and their current head coach is Dave Lowry (interim).

Complete 2021-2022 NHL Team Guide For Watching Games Online

Read our guide on how to watch NHL games or select one of the teams below to learn more about streaming your favorite NHL teams all season long.

FAQs

1. What is the best way to watch the Chicago Blackhawks games?

The best way to watch the Chicago Blackhawks live matches is by using NHL.TV. This enables you to stream the game live at home, or on your mobile device. You can also watch replays of any game that has already been played in HD for no additional charge. NHL TV provides a variety of other benefits including access to original programming like Hockey Central and 24/7 news coverage from across the league, so it’s worth checking out if you’re looking for more than just hockey games!

2. Where can I watch the Chicago Blackhawks games?

The Chicago Blackhawks games are broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago. They can also be watched in the United States and Canada on NHL Network, or online at a variety of different streaming services including fuboTV, Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, DirecTV Now and Hulu with Live TV.

3. What are the advantages of watching a game live?

Watching the game live is a very exciting experience. The crowd’s cheering, the team’s energy on the ice, and the excitement of watching your favorite players are all great reasons to watch a game live. Watching it live also means you don’t have to wait until halftime or after the game to see what happened. You can enjoy it in real-time!

4. How much do tickets for a Chicago Blackhawks game cost?

There are many factors that go into determining how much tickets for a Blackhawks game cost. Tickets can range anywhere from 150 to $2,000 depending on the seat location and time of year.

5. What is the best place to watch a Chicago Blackhawks game online?

One of the best places to watch a Chicago Blackhawks live game online is on NBC Sports. They offer all NHL games, including Blackhawk games for free if you have access to your TV provider’s streaming services.