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Watch Columbus Blue Jackets Games Live Without Cable
Watching the Columbus Blue Jackets (R) games without a cable TV subscription is super easy. For this upcoming Columbus Blue Jackets 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 and ESPN+.
Live Stream Columbus Blue Jackets Games
You can watch live Columbus Blue Jackets games without a cable TV subscription by using a live TV streaming service. In 2021-2022 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets will to playing a full 82 game schedule.
How to watch Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Bally Sports Ohio. DIRECTV STREAM is the best option because it is the only service to offer the Columbus Blue Jackets regional sports network.
If you live out-of-market, the best way to watch Columbus Blue Jackets games is with ESPN+. ESPN+ is now the exclusive provider of out-of-market NHL games.
What Channels Are Columbus Blue Jackets Games On?
Here is the list of the channels required to watch Columbus Blue Jackets hockey games and the different services that offer them.
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| Bally Sports Ohio |
Columbus Blue Jackets 2021-2022 TV Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Channel | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Coyotes | Thu, Oct 14 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Seattle Kraken | Sat, Oct 16 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Detroit Red Wings | Tue, Oct 19 7:30 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New York Islanders | Thu, Oct 21 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Sat, Oct 23 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Dallas Stars | Mon, Oct 25 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ New York Rangers | Fri, Oct 29 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ New Jersey Devils | Sun, Oct 31 5:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Colorado Avalanche | Wed, Nov 3 9:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Colorado Avalanche | Sat, Nov 6 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Washington Capitals | Fri, Nov 12 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New York Rangers | Sat, Nov 13 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Detroit Red Wings | Mon, Nov 15 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Arizona Coyotes | Thu, Nov 18 9:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Vegas Golden Knights | Sat, Nov 20 10:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Buffalo Sabres | Mon, Nov 22 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Winnipeg Jets | Wed, Nov 24 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Vancouver Canucks | Fri, Nov 26 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ St. Louis Blues | Sat, Nov 27 8:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Nashville Predators | Tue, Nov 30 8:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Dallas Stars | Thu, Dec 2 8:30 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Washington Capitals | Sat, Dec 4 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| San Jose Sharks | Sun, Dec 5 6:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Toronto Maple Leafs | Tue, Dec 7 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Anaheim Ducks | Thu, Dec 9 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Seattle Kraken | Sat, Dec 11 10:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Vancouver Canucks | Tue, Dec 14 10:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Edmonton Oilers | Thu, Dec 16 9:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Calgary Flames | Sat, Dec 18 10:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Buffalo Sabres | Mon, Dec 20 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Buffalo Sabres | Thu, Dec 23 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Mon, Dec 27 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Chicago Blackhawks | Tue, Dec 28 8:30 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Nashville Predators | Thu, Dec 30 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Fri, Jan 1 1:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Mon, Jan 4 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ New Jersey Devils | Wed, Jan 6 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New Jersey Devils | Fri, Jan 8 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Montreal Canadiens | Sun, Jan 10 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Mon, Jan 11 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Carolina Hurricanes | Wed, Jan 13 7:00 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Florida Panthers | Fri, Jan 15 6:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ New York Islanders | Mon, Jan 18 7:00 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Philadelphia Flyers | Wed, Jan 20 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Thu, Jan 21 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Ottawa Senators | Sat, Jan 23 6:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Calgary Flames | Tue, Jan 26 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New York Rangers | Wed, Jan 27 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Montreal Canadiens | Sat, Jan 30 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Florida Panthers | Sun, Jan 31 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Florida Panthers | Wed, Feb 24 7:00 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Carolina Hurricanes | Thu, Feb 25 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Sat, Feb 27 6:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New Jersey Devils | Mon, Mar 1 7:00 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Los Angeles Kings | Thu, Mar 4 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Boston Bruins | Fri, Mar 5 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Sun, Mar 7 7:30 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Minnesota Wild | Thu, Mar 11 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Sat, Mar 13 6:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Ottawa Senators | Tue, Mar 16 7:30 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Washington Capitals | Wed, Mar 17 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| St. Louis Blues | Fri, Mar 19 5:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Mon, Mar 22 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Winnipeg Jets | Thu, Mar 25 8:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Minnesota Wild | Fri, Mar 26 8:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| New York Islanders | Mon, Mar 29 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ New York Islanders | Wed, Mar 31 7:00 PM | ESPN+ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Boston Bruins | Fri, Apr 2 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Boston Bruins | Sun, Apr 4 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Philadelphia Flyers | Mon, Apr 5 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Wed, Apr 7 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Detroit Red Wings | Fri, Apr 9 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Mon, Apr 12 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Montreal Canadiens | Tue, Apr 13 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Los Angeles Kings | Fri, Apr 16 10:30 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Anaheim Ducks | Sat, Apr 17 8:30 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ San Jose Sharks | Mon, Apr 19 10:30 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Ottawa Senators | Thu, Apr 22 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Edmonton Oilers | Sat, Apr 24 1:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Tampa Bay Lightning | Mon, Apr 26 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| @ Washington Capitals | Wed, Apr 28 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Thu, Apr 29 7:00 PM | Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Ohio | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
**Availability based on in-market location.
Stream Columbus Blue Jackets Games With DIRECTV STREAM
The best option available for watching Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Columbus Blue Jackets regional sports networks 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.
Stream Live Columbus Blue Jackets Games On ESPN+
ESPN+ is one of the best ways to watch Columbus Blue Jackets games 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 Columbus Blue Jackets Games 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 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 a blackout 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 Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division Opponents
The Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division currently has eight members: Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Capitals.
Watch Carolina Hurricanes Without Cable
TEAM INFO: Established in 1972, The Hurricanes are now owned by Thomas Dundon. They play their home games at PNC Arena and their current head coach is Rod Brind’Amour.
Stream Washington Capitals
TEAM INFO: Established in 1974, The Caps are owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment. They play their home games at Capital One Arena and their current head coach is Peter Laviolette.
Check Out New Jersey Devils
TEAM INFO: Established in 1974, New Jersey Devils are owned by New Jersey Devils LLC, a subsidiary of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. They play their home games at Prudential Center and their current head coach is Lindy Ruff.
Watch New York Islanders Without Cable
TEAM INFO: Established in 1972, The Islanders are now owned by New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P. They play their home games at UBS Arena and their current head coach is Barry Trotz.
Stream New York Rangers
TEAM INFO: Established in 1926, New York Rangers are now owned by Madison Square Garden Sports. They play their home games at Madison Square Garden and their current head coach is Gerard Gallant.
Check Out Philadelphia Flyers
TEAM INFO: Established in 1967, Philadelphia Flyers are now owned by Comcast Spectacor. They play their home games at Wells Fargo Center and their current head coach is Mike Yeo (interim).
See Pittsburgh Penguins Without Cable
TEAM INFO: Established in 1967, The Penguins are owned by Fenway Sports Group (majority), Ronald Burkle, and Mario Lemieux. They play their home games at PPG Paints Arena and their current head coach is Mike Sullivan.
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.
| Atlantic Division | Metropolitan Division |
| Central | Pacific |
