NHL · Game guide
Edmonton Oilers 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
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · in 54 daysChicago area · Blackhawks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Blackhawks press release (NHL.com/blackhawks), Sept. 14, 2026
In Canada · Oilers local
Verified Oct 9, 12:00 PM ET · Sports Media Watch, 'SMW FAQ: A complete guide to NHL local broadcasts in 2026-27' (secondary)
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) ↗
Oilers vs Blackhawks: quick answers
What time is the Oilers vs Blackhawks game?
- Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks starts on Sun, Dec 6 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Oilers vs Blackhawks on?
- The game is on CHSN in the Chicago area and Sportsnet West in Canada.
How can I stream Oilers vs Blackhawks?
- In the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app and CHSN; in Canada it streams on Sportsnet+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Oilers 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 |
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More Oilers–Blackhawks games this season
8:30 PM ET · 5:30 PM PT · at Chicago
Local: CHSN, CHSN app and Sportsnet West
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at Edmonton
Local: Sportsnet West, Sportsnet+ and CHSN