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what channel is the blue jackets game on

You’ll usually find Columbus Blue Jackets games on FanDuel Sports Network (their regional TV home) or on national partners like ESPN, ABC, TNT, or streaming via ESPN+ and Hulu, depending on the specific game and date.

However, the exact channel number for you depends on:

  • Your TV provider (Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish, Xfinity, etc.)
  • Whether you’re in the Blue Jackets’ home region (Ohio/Kentucky/West Virginia) or watching out of market
  • Whether tonight’s game is a regional game (FanDuel Sports Network/FDSN) or a national exclusive (ESPN, TNT, etc.)

Because of that, I can’t see your location/provider details in real time, so I can’t safely tell you “channel 6” or “channel 723” without risking being wrong. Here’s how to get the exact channel in under a minute:

  1. Check the official Blue Jackets “How to Watch” page
    • Search “How to Watch Columbus Blue Jackets FanDuel Sports Network” and open the NHL/Blue Jackets site.
    • It lists the primary channel (FanDuel Sports Network) plus national games on ESPN, TNT, ABC, and streaming on ESPN+/Hulu.
  1. Look up today’s specific game
    • On the same site or on a TV listings site (like SportsMediaWatch schedules or your provider’s guide), find today’s date and opponent.
    • It will say something like: “Columbus vs. Philadelphia – 7:00 p.m. – ESPN+ / Hulu” or “FDSN, CW Columbus, Prime Video.”
  1. Use your provider’s guide
    • On your remote, open the guide and type the channel name (e.g., “ESPN”, “TNT”, “ABC”, “CW” or “FanDuel”).
    • If you’re in central Ohio, some games are simulcast on CW Columbus (WWHO) in addition to FanDuel Sports Network, which will show in the guide under your local CW channel number.
  1. If you’re out of market
    • Many non-local games are on ESPN+ or national ESPN/ABC/TNT feeds rather than the regional Blue Jackets feed.
 * Open ESPN+ or Hulu Live and look at the “NHL” or “Live” row to see the Blue Jackets game if it’s listed as ESPN+/Hulu.

Example: A schedule entry might read, “Thu, Mar. 19 vs. NY Rangers – TV: FDSN, CW Columbus, Prime Video,” which means you’d watch on FanDuel Sports Network, CW Columbus over-the-air/cable in Columbus, or via Prime Video with the FanDuel add-on.

Quick mini-story: how most fans find it

Most fans end up doing a two-step dance: first they see that “tonight’s Blue Jackets game is on FanDuel Sports Network” from the team’s schedule, then they grab their remote, search “FanDuel” or “FDSN” in the on-screen guide, and favorite that channel so they don’t have to hunt again. Another night they might notice a promo saying, “Tonight’s game is on ESPN+ and Hulu,” so they open the app instead of flipping through cable.

TL;DR

  • The Blue Jackets are primarily on FanDuel Sports Network ; some games appear on CW Columbus regionally and ESPN/ABC/TNT/ESPN+ / Hulu nationally.
  • To know exactly what channel tonight’s game is on for you, check:
    • The Blue Jackets’ official TV/broadcast schedule, and
    • Your own TV provider’s on-screen guide or streaming app search.

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