How To Watch Chicago Blackhawks Games

Watching the Chicago Blackhawks hockey games has never been easier. In 2018-2019 there are several different cord cutting options available to watch NHL (R) hockey games without cable. In this review, we will cover several different available methods such as Sling TV and fuboTV. We also provide you with information regarding times and channels for all Chicago Blackhawks regular season games.

Watch Chicago Blackhawks Live Without Cable

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

Channels
NBC Sports Chicago	≥ $55	☑	☑	☑	≥ $50	☑
NBC Sports Network	☑	☑	☑	☑	☑	☑

*Information provided for the Chicago, IL cord-cutters.

Chicago Blackhawks 2018-2019 TV Schedule

Here is the TV schedule for the 2018-2019 season.

Stream Chicago Blackhawks NHL Games With fuboTV

fuboTV is our top choice for streaming NHL hockey games. fuboTV does not require a contract nor does it have any installation costs. This live streaming service gives subscribers access to most of the TV networks that carry NHL games such as NBC Sports Chicago and NBC Sports Network. fuboTV also includes MSG and NESN.

The Blackhawks have every single game on these channels. NBC SportsNet airs 2 national games every week as well so you can watch even more hockey games live. The service also includes popular channels such as FOX Sports Networks, RSNs, college football networks, FX, USA, NBA TV, and more. fuboTV provides access to every U.S. NHL team with the exceptions of the Las Vegas Golden Knights, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Colorado Avalanche.

fuboTV offers two different packages fubo ($39.99/month) and fubo Extra ($44.99/month). The fubo package contains over 80+ channels and the fubo Extra package has 100+ channels. New customers can get the first month of either package at a 20% discount through our link.

Please read our comprehensive fuboTV review for more details.

Watch Live Blackhawks Games With Sling TV

Sling TV is also a great option for viewing Blackhawks games this year. Sling TV does not require a contract nor does it have any installation costs. This live TV streaming service offers NBC, NBCSN, USA, CNBC, GOLF Channel, and NHL Network. Most importantly they carry the Blackhawks RSN, NBC Sports Chicago.

Sling TV offers the Sling Orange and Sling Blue plans. Both streaming plans cost $25/month or you can get Orange + Blue for $40/month.

Please read our comprehensive Sling TV review for more details.

If you are traveling your local games may be blacked out. To overcome this, use Sling TV with a VPN service and you will be able to watch your team play out-of-market.

Additional Ways To Stream Chicago Blackhawks Games

• NHL.TV – Formerly known as “GameCenter Live,” NHL.TV makes every NHL regular season game available live online. This service is loaded with blackout restrictions. You will likely need a VPN.
• DIRECTV NOW – To get hockey you need to sign up for the service that costs $55/month. They don’t carry NESN. This service is for cord-cutters looking for a satellite TV style experience.
• PlayStation Vue – You will need to get the Core package for $49.99/month. PS Vue is good but is for people who primarliy streaming through their game console.
• Hulu – Hulu is a popular service but they have ala carte options that other services feature. They do not cover NESN. Their service costs $39.99/month.
• YouTube TV – Very popular new service but lack variety of streaming packages and add-ons. Does not carry the MSG Network. This service costs $40.00/month.

How To Use A VPN To Stream Chicago Blackhawks

NHL is one of those sports that has a lot of blackout restrictions, especially for hockey cord-cutters. The good news is there is a way around these blackout restrictions for most of the services covered in this guide.

Services like NHL.TV will blackout your local team. However, there is good news and that news is VPNs or Virtual Private Networks. VPNs help protect your streaming data and viewing habits by encrypting it. Today’s VPNs are fast and inexpensive.

A VPN allows you to “mask” your IP address by connecting to a server in another location. If your local hockey team has blackouts then you simply connect to a different region that is able to show your team. You may also use a VPN to access RSNs in different geographical regions.

Our top-rated VPN is ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN is a fast, reliable, and inexpensive option to pair with your favorite streaming service. Plans begin as low as $8.32/month. You can try ExpressVPN free for 30-days.

Please Note: Using a VPN may be against your streaming service’s user agreement and you should proceed with caution.

Illegal Streams of Chicago Blackhawks Games

It is our policy to never recommend any illegal streams of NFL games or anything else. Most illegal “free” streams put you at a considerable risk to acquire viruses and dangerous malware. These streams are untrustworthy, blurry, low-quality, and quite frankly just flat out garbage. It is not worth the risk by any means just to save a few bucks.

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