NHL · Game guide
Montreal Canadiens 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
Friday, October 23, 2026 · in 10 daysNationally
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · NHL.com "NHL Network Game Schedule" page (linked from NHL Network release of Sep 24, 2026)
Chicago area · Blackhawks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Blackhawks press release (NHL.com/blackhawks), Sept. 14, 2026
In Canada · Canadiens 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) ↗
Canadiens vs Blackhawks: quick answers
What time is the Canadiens vs Blackhawks game?
- Montreal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks starts on Fri, Oct 23 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Canadiens vs Blackhawks on?
- The game is on NHL Network nationally, and CHSN in the Chicago area and TSN2 and RDS in Canada.
How can I stream Canadiens vs Blackhawks?
- In the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app and CHSN; in Canada it streams on TSN+.
Is Canadiens vs Blackhawks on national TV?
- Yes.It is on NHL Network across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
NHL Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 215 | source |
| DISH | Ch. 157 | source |
| Verizon Fios | Ch. 587 HD · 87 SD | source |
| AT&T U-verse | Ch. 1638 HD · 638 SD | source |
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? 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), DISH (July 2026), Verizon Fios (August 2025), AT&T U-verse (January 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Canadiens–Blackhawks games this season
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Montreal
Local: TSN2, RDS and TSN+