2627 TV Broadcast FAQS

How can I watch Blue Jackets games this season?

Similar to in the past, fans will be able to watch games in the Blue Jackets TV territory on the Blue Jackets Hockey Network. Options include streaming on Prime Video, DIRECTV and DIRECTV Stream, Spectrum, and Fubo. Select games will be available on local over-the-air stations. 

Games are available to stream on Prime Video with an additional subscription. If you do not have a Prime subscription, you can register for a free Amazon account, which will provide you the ability to purchase the subscription to stream Blue Jackets games. A subscription for the Blue Jackets Hockey Network is available for $19.99 per month or $99.99 annually.

Is Prime Video the only way I can watch games?

No. You can watch games on DIRECTV and DIRECTV Stream, Spectrum, and Fubo, with select games available via over the air stations.

How many games will be televised on the Blue Jackets Network?

Currently 82 games will be televised on the Blue Jackets Hockey Network. Two games have been selected for national exclusive distribution on ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu (Nov. 10) and TNT (Apr. 8).

Will the television broadcast team remain the same?

Yes. Steve Mears and Jody Shelley return as well as Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (pre & post game analyst), Brian Giesenschlag (host), and Dave Maetzold (sideline reporter/host).

Will every local broadcast feature a pre-and postgame show?

Yes. Each game will include a pre-game show and post-game show like last season.

What is the Blue Jackets TV territory?

The Blue Jackets TV territory, which is determined by the NHL, includes most of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. In Ohio, Lucas County and eastern counties closer to the Pennsylvania border are not included.

What if I am not in the Blue Jackets TV territory? How can I watch?

Fans not in the Blue Jackets TV territory can continue to watch as they’ve done in previous years on ESPN Unlimited, ESPN Select or NHL Center Ice through their cable/satellite provider.

I'm a Spectrum customer, what package do I need to watch games?

Stream TV Pro, TV VIP or Select

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