NHL · Game guide
Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
The game
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · in 30 daysBuffalo Sabresaway
Chicago area · Blackhawks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Blackhawks press release (NHL.com/blackhawks), Sept. 14, 2026
Buffalo area · Sabres local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Buffalo Sabres - How to Watch (Tune In)
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Sabres vs Blackhawks: quick answers
What time is the Sabres vs Blackhawks game?
- Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks starts on Thu, Nov 12 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Sabres vs Blackhawks on?
- The game is on CHSN in the Chicago area and MSG in the Buffalo area.
How can I stream Sabres vs Blackhawks?
- In the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app and CHSN; in the Buffalo area it streams on MSG+ and Fubo; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Sabres vs Blackhawks on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 665 | source |
| XfinityChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 200 (CHSN) / 201 (CHSN+) | source |
| DirecTV StreamChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 665 | source |
Also carried by Fubo. Provider details →
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.