From my experience as part of the 5th Line, nothing beats being at a Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game, but watching it live on TV is the next best thing. Finding CBJ games to watch can be tricky, so let me help you track them down.
In a hurry? Local Jackets fans should tune into Bally Sports Ohio to find most Columbus Blue Jackets live games. You can get it on either of 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.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets finished the 2022-23 National Hockey League (NHL) season with the second-worst record in the league (only the Ducks were worse). But they’re still averaging almost 17,000 supporters in attendance at home games at Nationwide Arena, and sold out 13 games last season.
The Jackets are a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference of the NHL.
This year, they have a new head coach, Pascal Vincent, and a few new players. The 5th Line might be used to their team losing, but that doesn’t mean you wouldn’t love to see a win. Let’s talk about where you can see one.
What TV Channels Show Columbus Blue Jackets Games?
No matter how CBJ does this season, it seems that the rest of the NHL fanbase is not invited to the party.
Makes things a little less complicated, though. All CBJ matches will be on either Bally Sports Ohio or ESPN+. Period.
Games this week:
| Date | Time (ET) | Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Dec 15 | 5:00 pm | Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes | |
| Tue Dec 17 | 7:00 pm | Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Thu Dec 19 | 7:00 pm | New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets | |
| Sat Dec 21 | 7:00 pm | Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers |
How to Stream All the Columbus Blue Jackets Games
Your method for streaming the Jackets depends on where you are. If you live in Ohio or just outside it, you’ll be considered in-market. You can watch Columbus Blue Jackets on Bally Sports Ohio.
But if you live farther out, outside of Bally Sports Ohio’s broadcast range, then all you need is CBJ love — and ESPN+. Most fans, however, will be in-market, and finding Bally Sports Ohio is a bit more complicated than just signing up for ESPN+, so we have more info below.
Fubo: A Cheaper Option for Fans of CBJ and Other Ohio Teams
Fubo (formerly called FuboTV) carries Bally Sports Ohio, and that’s pretty much all Blue Jackets fans need to know. If you also happen to be a fan of the Cincinnati Reds or Cleveland Cavaliers, Bally Sports Ohio covers those too.
Fubo also provides Bally Sports Great Lakes (Cleveland Guardians), so you’ll be covered for all the Ohio teams.
With Fubo, you get over 150 sports-centered networks for $94.98/month. It’s also got a great user-friendly interface and you can watch on up to 10 screens at home and 2 on the go. Plus, you get unlimited cloud DVR storage that you can store indefinitely.
We’ve got tons more information in our full Fubo review.
DIRECTV STREAM for Blue Jackets and Beyond
DIRECTV STREAM has all the RSNs that Fubo does, and then some. But for Ohio-based sports fans, it doesn’t really bring anything extra to the table. It’s also about $11 more per month than Fubo, because the RSNs are only included starting with the Choice package ($114.99/month).
Like Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM sports a sleek, modern interface. You can stream on unlimited devices from home or 3 away, and it offers unlimited cloud DVR storage that you can keep for up to 9 months. The biggest difference in channel lineups is that DIRECTV STREAM offers AMC and Warner channels (AMC, TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, CNN, and more) while Fubo does not.
More details can be found in our DIRECTV STREAM review.
Devices to Livestream Columbus Blue Jackets Games
Every major cable-replacement streaming service supports all the most common streaming devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android Mobile
- Android TV-based smart TVs
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Roku
- Samsung smart TVs
- Web Browsers
Fubo and ESPN+ also support LG smart TVs, VIZIO SmartCast, and Xbox, and ESPN+ also runs on PlayStation.
Wrapping Up
Whether in and around Ohio or far from it, if you’re a proud 5th Liner, you can still reliably watch the Jackets stick it to the Penguins. In most parts of the country, that’s ESPN+ — in Ohio and adjoining areas, you should sign up for Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM. BOOM.
Her expertise stems from being an early adopter of various entertainment technologies, from mail-order Netflix to modern streaming platforms. Alanna's in-depth knowledge of Sling TV's modular service and her ability to cover diverse streaming content make her a key expert in navigating the complex landscape of modern streaming options, especially in sports and entertainment.
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