NHL watch guide
How to Watch the Chicago Blackhawks
Full-season estimate: $1,008/season ($112/mo)
NHL
Chicago Blackhawks
29-39-14 · 8th Central
Season status
Chicago Blackhawks are between seasons. Drop the puck: Oct 6, 2026.
Best starting path
Start here to watch the Chicago Blackhawks
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Max Standard
Start with DIRECTV STREAM Choice and Max Standard for Chicago Blackhawks fans in Chicago. Budget about $1,008/season ($112/month) once local and national windows are included.
Season
$1,008
Monthly
$112
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
Add to calendar
No games scheduled in the next 14 days.
No confirmed Chicago Blackhawks games are scheduled in this 14-day window. This can happen during off-days, breaks, or the off-season.
Platform checks
Is the Chicago Blackhawks game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
75%
more expensive than 75% of teams
NHL Rank
#4/32
most expensive
NHL Avg
$106/mo
$6 above avg
NHL streaming range
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Alternative stacks
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + CHSN All Access + Max Standard
Complete coverage in the model, but about $162/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$130
Season
$1,170
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + CHSN All Access + Max Standard
Complete coverage in the model, but about $162/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$130
Season
$1,170
Fubo Pro
Fubo Pro + Max Standard
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing TNT.
Monthly
$104
Season
$936
Recommended stack details
Base package
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
Covers the national windows that still matter for Chicago Blackhawks fans in Chicago.
Estimated cost
$94.99/mo
Add-on
Max Standard
Max Standard - ~69 games/season
NHL on TNT / Max
Live sports are included with Standard and Premium plans.
Estimated cost
$16.99/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 scheduled in the next several days. Check back when the season picks up.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price the Chicago Blackhawks home-market setup first, using CHICAGO as the local TV market.
- 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.
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