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 will include streaming on Prime Video, cable and satellite providers, and select games will be available on local over-the-air stations. Channel information on cable and satellite providers and specific offerings will be announced prior to the start of the regular season. 

Games will be 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 will be available for $19.99 per month or $99.99 annually.

Is Prime Video the only way I can watch games?

No. You will also be able to watch games on cable and satellite providers, with select games available via over the air stations.

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

All regular games will be televised that are not selected for national exclusive distribution on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+/Hulu or TNT. Once the national TV schedule is released, the schedule of games on the Blue Jackets Network will be finalized.

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.