NHL · Game guide
Dallas Stars 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.
Next meeting
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · in 4 daysDallas Starsaway
Chicago area · Blackhawks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Blackhawks press release (NHL.com/blackhawks), Sept. 14, 2026
Dallas area · Stars local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (broadcaster), Sept. 1, 2026
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) ↗
Stars vs Blackhawks: quick answers
What time is the Stars vs Blackhawks game?
- Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks starts on Sat, Oct 17 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Stars vs Blackhawks on?
- The game is on CHSN in the Chicago area and FOX 4 / FOX 4+ in the Dallas area.
How can I stream Stars vs Blackhawks?
- In the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app and CHSN; in the Dallas area it streams on Prime Video; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Stars 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 →
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Stars–Blackhawks games this season
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7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Chicago
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6:00 PM ET · 3:00 PM PT · at Dallas
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