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How to Watch the Washington Capitals
Full-season estimate: $976/season ($108/mo)
NHL
Washington Capitals
Next game
Sunday, Sep 20
Start here to watch the Washington Capitals
Hulu + Live TV + HBO Max Standard
Start with Hulu + Live TV and HBO Max Standard for Washington Capitals fans in Columbus, Oh. Budget about $976/season ($108/month) once local and national windows are included.
Using location ZIP 43215 (Columbus, Oh).
Season
$976
Monthly
$108
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Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated Aug 21, 2026; updated hourly.
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No games scheduled in the next 14 days.
No confirmed Washington Capitals games are scheduled in this 14-day window. This can happen during off-days, breaks, or the off-season.
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Percentile
63%
more expensive than 63% of teams
NHL Rank
#26/32
most expensive
NHL Avg
$110/mo
$1 below avg
NHL streaming range
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Alternative stacks
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + HBO Max Standard
Complete coverage in the model, but about $54/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$114
Season
$1,030
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + HBO Max Standard
Complete coverage in the model, but about $162/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$126
Season
$1,138
Sling Orange + Blue
Sling Orange + Blue + HBO Max Standard
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing ABC.
Monthly
$97
Season
$877
Recommended stack details
Base package
Hulu + Live TV
Covers the national windows this team still needs and bundles in ESPN Select.
Estimated cost
$89.99/mo
Add-on
HBO Max Standard
NHL on TNT / Max
Live sports are included with Standard and Premium plans.
Estimated cost
$18.49/mo
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 Washington Capitals game on tonight?
- There is no Washington Capitals game tonight. The next game is Sunday, Sep 20 at 5:00 PM EDT on Channel TBD.
- Is the next Washington Capitals game free to watch?
- No. The next Washington Capitals game airs on Channel TBD, which requires a subscription.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price this guide from Columbus, Oh ZIP 43215; if neither a ZIP nor TV market is available, we fall back to WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN).
- NHL coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.