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How to Watch the Chicago Blackhawks
No Chicago Blackhawks game tonight
There is no Chicago Blackhawks game tonight. Their next game is tomorrow, at 8:00 PM ET, against the St. Louis Blues at United Center. Nationally the game airs on ESPN+. You can stream it on ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, and FOX One + ESPN Unlimited. The cheapest legal way to watch this game is $13.99/mo through ESPN Select.
| Matchup | Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues |
|---|---|
| When | Tuesday, October 6 · 8:00 PM ET |
| National TV | ESPN+ |
| Streaming | ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, FOX One + ESPN Unlimited |
| Cheapest way to watch | $13.99/mo · ESPN Select |
| Venue | United Center, Chicago, IL, USA |
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Full-season estimate: $1,048/season ($116/mo)
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Start here to watch the Chicago Blackhawks
Sling Blue + CHSN Blackhawks Only + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Start with Sling Blue, CHSN Blackhawks Only, HBO Max Standard, and ESPN Unlimited for Chicago Blackhawks fans in Chicago. Budget about $1,048/season ($116/month) once local and national windows are included.
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Season
$1,048
Monthly
$116
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Percentile
74%
more expensive than 74% of teams
NHL Rank
#5/32
most expensive
NHL Avg
$101/mo
$15 above avg
NHL streaming range
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Alternative stacks
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + CHSN Blackhawks Only + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Complete coverage in the model, but about $45/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$121
Season
$1,093
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + CHSN Blackhawks Only + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Complete coverage in the model, but about $108/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$128
Season
$1,156
Sling Orange + Blue
Sling Orange + Blue + CHSN Blackhawks Only + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Complete coverage in the model, but about $135/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$131
Season
$1,183
Recommended stack details
Base package
Sling Blue
Covers the national windows that still matter for Chicago Blackhawks fans in Chicago.
Estimated cost
$45.99/mo
Local coverage
CHSN Blackhawks Only
Single-team pass
Single-team pass
Estimated cost
$19.99/mo
Add-on
HBO Max Standard
NHL on TNT / Max
Live sports are included with Standard and Premium plans.
Estimated cost
$18.49/mo
Add-on
ESPN Unlimited
Live channels for your teams
Direct subscription includes ESPN on ABC, NFL Network, CW Sports and ESPN Select. TV-provider activation may have narrower entitlements: https://support.espn.com/hc/en-us/articles/40375771733652-What-is-the-available-content-on-ESPN-Unlimited
Estimated cost
$31.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Chicago Blackhawks game on tonight?
- There is no Chicago Blackhawks game tonight. The next game is Tuesday, Oct 6 at 8:00 PM EDT on CHSN.
- Is the next Chicago Blackhawks game free to watch?
- No. The next Chicago Blackhawks game airs on CHSN, which requires a subscription.
How we checked the math
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