Blue Jackets Hockey Network: Streaming Providers and How to Watch in 2026–27
The Columbus Blue Jackets' new TV home: where it streams, which providers carry it, which games aren't on it, and how fans outside the team's area can watch.
Blue Jackets Hockey Network, the Columbus Blue Jackets' new TV home from the 2026–27 season, streams on Prime Video as a paid subscription and is carried by Fubo and Spectrum TV, with more cable and satellite providers still being negotiated. It's available only inside the team's TV territory — most of Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. Fans elsewhere can watch through NHL Power Play on the ESPN app or NHL Center Ice.
Information checked: October 10, 2026, from the Blue Jackets' announcements on NHL.com (September 2 and September 28, 2026). Providers are still being added, so check BlueJackets.com/TuneIn for the latest list.
Streaming providers and TV options
| Provider | Type | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Video | Streaming | A paid Blue Jackets Hockey Network subscription through Prime Video (monthly or annual) |
| Fubo | Live-TV streaming service | A Fubo plan in the team's TV territory |
| Spectrum TV | Cable | Spectrum TV service; find the channel in your local guide |
| Other cable and satellite providers | Cable and satellite | Negotiations were still under way in late September |
| Local TV stations | Over the air | A select number of games; the team hasn't named the stations |
On Prime Video you can watch on the web or in the Prime Video app on phones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles and smart TVs. Check Amazon for the current subscription price.
Games that aren't on Blue Jackets Hockey Network
The network shows all regular-season games inside the territory except those televised exclusively by the NHL's national partners:
- ESPN and ABC — stream in the ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited; some ESPN exclusives also stream on ESPN+, Disney+ or Hulu.
- TNT — TNT's 72-game NHL schedule is simulcast on HBO Max (see what's on HBO Max).
Watching outside the Blue Jackets' TV territory
- NHL Power Play on the ESPN app, which ESPN says carries more than 1,050 out-of-market games this season.
- NHL Center Ice, through participating TV providers.
Who's on the broadcast
NHL Productions produces the telecasts. Steve Mears calls play-by-play with former Blue Jacket Jody Shelley as analyst, and the TV audio is simulcast on the team's radio network, including flagship station 97.1 The Fan in Columbus.
Why the channel changed
Like the Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues, Columbus moved to an NHL-produced team network for 2026–27, after the collapse of FanDuel Sports Network. Fubo's deal with the NHL covers all four teams' networks.
Stream the game smoothly
Hockey's fast motion shows up buffering and blur quickly. Use Ethernet for the main TV where you can and turn on match frame rate on your streaming device — see live sports streaming setup and watching sports online legally.
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About this guide
IPTVBESTLIFE isn't affiliated with the Blue Jackets, the NHL or any provider named here, and doesn't offer these games. Sources checked: NHL.com's network launch announcement and Fubo announcement; Sports Video Group on the simulcast; Cord Cutters News on NHL Productions; the ESPN Press Room and NHL.com on national games.
About this guide. Written and maintained by the IPTVBESTLIFE team. Device menus and apps change over time — if a step no longer matches your screen, let us know and we'll update it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch Blue Jackets Hockey Network on Prime Video?
Yes, if you're inside the Blue Jackets' TV territory (most of Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky). It's a paid subscription purchased through Prime Video, monthly or annually.
What channel is Blue Jackets Hockey Network on Spectrum?
Channel numbers vary by area. Check your Spectrum channel guide, or BlueJackets.com/TuneIn for the team's latest provider information.
How can I watch the Blue Jackets outside Ohio?
Outside the team's TV territory, use NHL Power Play on the ESPN app or NHL Center Ice. National games are on ESPN, ABC or TNT, with TNT's games streaming on HBO Max.
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