I can watch the Chicago Blackhawks play no matter where I am.

In a hurry? Local Blackhawks fans can watch pretty much all of their games on NBC Sports Chicago. It is available from these streaming services:

Fubo

Known for its outstanding sports coverage, Fubo’s 150+ live TV channels provide a broad selection that appeals to most people. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

DIRECTV STREAM

The king of RSNs, this is the streaming service for MLB, NBA, and NHL fans with its Choice Plan! New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.

Hulu Live

Get 95+ live TV channels along with the Hulu Bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+! Try it today with a free trial.

Why You Need a VPN Today

However, first you need a VPN to unblock US streaming services from . Our favourite is ExpressVPN. It’s definitely not the cheapest option at $4.99/month, but it just works – and across all your devices.

They have servers in 25+ US cities/states and 105 countries, which unblock access to premium streaming platforms available only in the US, as well as free “on demand” TV services worldwide.

You’ll have access to local platforms as if you were in the country, meaning you can watch BBC iPlayer as if you were in the UK, CBC Gem as if you were in Canada, plus hundreds more worldwide.

Hotdog users get three months free at ExpressVPN, so it’s a “no-brainer” for us. Decide for yourself with their 30 day money-back guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

Table Of Contents

1 What TV Channels Air Chicago Blackhawks Games?
2 How to Stream All the Chicago Blackhawks Games
3 Other Streaming Options
4 Devices to Livestream Chicago Blackhawks Games
5 Wrapping Up

The Chicago Blackhawks were not one of the original NHL teams but they did enter the league in its early days — in 1926, and were one of the Original Six.

The team has struggled the last few years. Their last playoff appearance was in 2020 when they lost in the first round. But they have had recent outstanding success, winning the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2012, and 2014.

Keep reading to learn how to watch the Blackhawks all season long.

What TV Channels Air Chicago Blackhawks Games?

All in-market Blackhawks games air on NBC Sports Chicago and NHL Power Play on ESPN+. This is true of preseason and regular season matchups. Postseason games all air on national channels.

Whether you should turn to NBC Sports Chicago or ESPN+ for Blackhawks games depends on where you are located.

All Blackhawks games on ESPN+ will be blacked out for viewers in and around Chicago. Fans in that area will need NBC Sports Chicago. See below for how to get this channel.

On the other hand, if you live elsewhere, you can watch all these games with a simple subscription to ESPN+.

In addition, ten of the Blackhawks’ regular season games 2023-24 will be broadcast on ESPN or TNT. A couple of these games will also stream on ESPN+. None of them will air on NBC Sports Chicago.

Games this week:

Date	Time (ET)	Teams
Sat Dec 14	1:00 pm	Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils
Sun Dec 15	3:00 pm	New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks
Tue Dec 17	8:30 pm	Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks
Thu Dec 19	8:30 pm	Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks

How to Stream All the Chicago Blackhawks Games

How you go about streaming the Blackhawks will depend on where you live. If you live in most parts of Illinois, Iowa, or Indiana, you are in-market. That means you will get most games through NBC Sports Chicago.

If you live outside of Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana, then you just need to sign up with ESPN+ and you are done. But most fans will be in-market so we provide more detail below.

Fubo: Inexpensive Choice for Blackhawks and Cubs Fans

Fubo provides all the channels that air Blackhawks games except for TNT. It provides access to almost all of the regional sports networks (RSNs) in the nation. This includes Marquee Sports Network, which is where you turn to for the MLB’s Cubs.

Fubo comes with 150+ sports-heavy channels for $94.98/month. It also comes with an excellent user interface that can be used on up to 10 screens at home and 2 away. And it comes with 1,000 hours of permanent cloud DVR storage.

Get all the details in our Fubo review.

DIRECTV STREAM for Blackhawks Fans

DIRECTV STREAM provides all the channels you need to watch the Chicago Blackhawks. And like Fubo, it provides Marquee Sports Network. The only downside is that DIRECTV Stream is a bit more expensive. You need the Choice Package for $114.99/month, which comes with 100+ other channels.

Get DIRECTV STREAM Free Trial

Despite its venerable name, DIRECTV STREAM features a very modern interface. And you can stream it on unlimited devices at home or three on the road. And you get unlimited cloud DVR with a 9-month storage length.

See our DIRECTV STREAM review for more information.

Hulu + Live TV: Get Every Blackhawks Game

Hulu + Live TV is the best option for getting all of the Blackhawks games because it includes both NBC Sports Chicago and ESPN+. It’s a great deal for $82.99/month.

Get Hulu + Live TV Free

The only downside of Hulu + Live TV is that it only offers NBC Sports Chicago. If you want Marquee Sports Network, you will need to Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM.

Hulu comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage with a 9-month storage length. You are limited to watching on two screens at once, but you can upgrade to get more.

Get more information in our Hulu + Live TV review.

Other Streaming Options

If you like Hulu + Live TV but it isn’t quite right for you, check out YouTube TV. It offers a similar service.

And Sling TV allows you to watch all of the nationally televised games with its Sling Orange plan for just $40.00/month.

Some of the above streaming services are also useful for fans of NFL, NBA, and other leagues.

Devices to Livestream Chicago Blackhawks Games

All the streaming services — Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, and ESPN+ — support most devices. These include:

Amazon Fire TV
Android Mobile
Android TV-based smart TVs
Apple TV
Chromecast

iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Roku
Samsung smart TVs
Web Browsers

Other than DIRECTV STREAM, they also support LG and VIZIO smart TVs as well as the Xbox gaming system. Hulu and ESPN+ also support the PlayStation.

Wrapping Up

If you live far away from Chicago, ESPN+ will allow you to watch almost all of the Blackhawks games. For local fans, you have three great choices: Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and Hulu + Live TV.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.