Columbus Blue Jackets TV Schedule 2026-27

The Columbus Blue Jackets TV schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season lists every game date, opponent, start time and confirmed television channel in one place. Use the schedule below to find out when the Blue Jackets play next, what channel the game is on and where you can stream the action.

Columbus opens the regular season at Nationwide Arena against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, October 1. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

What Channel Is the Columbus Blue Jackets Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Columbus Blue Jackets game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a locally produced regional broadcast or a nationally exclusive NHL game.

• Blue Jackets regional broadcasts: NHL Productions will produce locally televised Blue Jackets games beginning with the 2026-27 season.
• Local channel and streaming platform: The Blue Jackets have not yet announced their television distribution partners, channel locations or direct-to-consumer streaming service.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised Blue Jackets games.
• ESPN+ and Hulu: Carry selected national exclusives and many eligible out-of-market games.
• TNT and HBO Max: Carry selected national regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.
• NHL Network: May carry selected regional games outside the participating teams’ home markets.

Check the Watch On column beside each matchup for the confirmed television channel. A listing marked TBD means the final broadcast assignment has not yet been announced.

Blue Jackets Begin a New Local Television Era

The Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL Productions are partnering to produce the team’s regional game telecasts beginning with the 2026-27 NHL season.

NHL Productions will provide game production, studio programming, technical support, advanced graphics, replays and other broadcast services. The partnership replaces the previous regional television production arrangement.

The Blue Jackets are still working on distribution agreements. The new regional television channel, participating cable and satellite providers, streaming platform and subscription pricing have not yet been announced.

Where Will Blue Jackets Games Be Available Locally?

As of July 27, 2026, the Blue Jackets have not confirmed exactly where their locally produced games will be shown or streamed.

The team’s official viewing page currently allows fans to register for updates about 2026-27 television and streaming availability. This page will be updated as soon as the Blue Jackets announce their participating providers and digital viewing options.

Do not rely on older references to Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports+ or FanDuel Sports Network when choosing a television package for the 2026-27 season.

How to Stream Columbus Blue Jackets Games Without Cable

The direct-to-consumer streaming option for locally televised Blue Jackets games has not yet been announced. The team is expected to provide more information about streaming availability before the regular season begins.

Fans living outside the Blue Jackets’ regional television territory can watch many eligible out-of-market games through ESPN+. NHL Center Ice may also be available through participating cable and satellite providers.

Nationally exclusive games may require ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Hulu, TNT, HBO Max or NHL Network. Check the individual game listing before purchasing or changing a television subscription.

Columbus Blue Jackets Radio Broadcast

Columbus Blue Jackets games can be heard on Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan, the flagship station of the Blue Jackets Radio Network.

97.1 The Fan carries Blue Jackets preseason, regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games along with pregame and postgame programming.

When a scheduling conflict occurs, the Blue Jackets broadcast moves to Columbus Alternative 105.7. Radio coverage may also be available through the official Blue Jackets app, subject to location and league restrictions.

Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Blue Jackets will play the NHL’s expanded 84-game regular-season schedule, including 42 home games at Nationwide Arena and 42 games on the road.

• Season and home opener: October 1 against the Buffalo Sabres
• Utah visits Columbus: October 3
• Pittsburgh visits Columbus: October 9 and March 16
• Florida visits Columbus: October 13 and November 10
• Toronto visits Columbus: October 20
• Vegas visits Columbus: October 24
• Black Friday game: November 27 against the Detroit Red Wings at 3:00 p.m. ET
• Edmonton visits Columbus: December 27
• New Year’s Eve game: December 31 against the Washington Capitals
• Chicago visits Columbus: March 25
• Regular-season finale: April 10 at the New York Islanders

Columbus will play seven of its first nine games at Nationwide Arena. The schedule also includes 12 Saturday home games and a five-game homestand from February 20 through March 1.

Blue Jackets Metropolitan Division Schedule

The NHL’s expanded schedule gives Columbus four games against every Metropolitan Division opponent. The Blue Jackets will play Carolina, New Jersey, the New York Islanders, the New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington twice at home and twice on the road.

The final four games of the regular season are all Metropolitan Division matchups: April 3 at Washington, April 6 against Washington, April 8 against Philadelphia and April 10 at the New York Islanders.

How to Watch Blue Jackets Games in Canada

Canadian broadcast availability depends on whether a Blue Jackets game is selected for national coverage or included with an out-of-market subscription.

• Sportsnet: Carries selected Canadian national NHL broadcasts.
• Sportsnet+: Streams eligible national and out-of-market games depending on the subscription package.
• Prime Video: Carries selected Canadian national NHL games.
• TVA Sports: Carries selected French-language NHL broadcasts.

Canadian viewers should check the Watch On column and their provider’s game finder because availability can vary by game, location and subscription.

Columbus Blue Jackets Streaming and Blackout Rules

NHL blackout rules are determined by the viewer’s physical location and whether the matchup is classified as a regional, national or out-of-market broadcast.

A locally televised Blue Jackets game may be unavailable through ESPN+ within the team’s regional television territory. Viewers outside that territory may be able to watch the same game through ESPN+ or NHL Center Ice.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear through the future local Blue Jackets television provider. Check the schedule before puck drop to confirm the correct channel and streaming service.

What Time Is the Blue Jackets Game Tonight?

All start times in the Columbus Blue Jackets TV schedule are displayed in Eastern Time. Start times can change because of national television selections, arena scheduling or NHL adjustments.

Return to this page on game day for the latest puck-drop time, television channel and streaming information.

Columbus Blue Jackets TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Columbus Blue Jackets game?

The next Blue Jackets game appears at the top of the schedule table with its date, opponent, start time and confirmed television channel.

What channel carries most Columbus Blue Jackets games?

NHL Productions will produce the Blue Jackets’ locally televised games beginning with the 2026-27 season. The regional channel and distribution partners have not yet been announced.

Are Blue Jackets games still on Bally Sports Ohio?

No. Bally Sports Ohio is not the current local television arrangement for the 2026-27 season. Blue Jackets regional games will be produced through the team’s new partnership with NHL Productions.

Can I stream Blue Jackets games without cable?

A new local direct-to-consumer streaming option is expected, but the platform, subscription price and coverage area have not yet been announced. Out-of-market viewers can watch many eligible games through ESPN+.

Can I watch Blue Jackets games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market Blue Jackets games and selected national exclusives. Locally televised games may be blacked out within the Blue Jackets’ regional territory.

What radio station carries Blue Jackets games?

97.1 The Fan is the flagship station of the Blue Jackets Radio Network. Games affected by scheduling conflicts air on Columbus Alternative 105.7.

What does TBD mean on the Blue Jackets schedule?

TBD means the final television channel has not yet been officially announced. The listing will be updated when the broadcast information becomes available.

Does the schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Columbus Blue Jackets preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when dates, start times and broadcast information become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Columbus Blue Jackets schedule. Broadcast information is verified against the Blue Jackets’ official television announcements. Dates, times, channel assignments and distribution partners can change without notice.

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