NHL · Game guide
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators
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
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · in 51 daysNashville area · Predators local
Regional simulcasts (8)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Nashville Predators Broadcast page (NHL.com/predators)
Chicago area · Blackhawks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Blackhawks press release (NHL.com/blackhawks), Sept. 14, 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) ↗
Blackhawks vs Predators: quick answers
What time is the Blackhawks vs Predators game?
- Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators starts on Thu, Dec 3 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Blackhawks vs Predators on?
- The game is on The Spot – Nashville 28 and NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) in the Nashville area and CHSN in the Chicago area.
How can I stream Blackhawks vs Predators?
- In the Nashville area it streams on PredsTV; in the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app and CHSN; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Blackhawks vs Predators 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.
The Spot – Nashville 28
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 28 | source |
| DirecTVNashville DMA | Ch. 28 | source |
| XfinityNashville DMA | Ch. 17, 1028 | source |
| TDS TelecomNashville DMA | Ch. 36, 1036 (TDS TV+ 37) | source |
| CDE LightbandNashville DMA | Ch. 21 | source |
| CPWS BroadbandNashville DMA | Ch. 21 | source |
| Tullahoma UtilitiesNashville DMA | Ch. 10 | source |
| Twin Lakes TelephoneNashville DMA | Ch. 14 | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo. All 15 providers →
NewsChannel 5 (WTVF)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5 | source |
WMC 5.3
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5.3 | source |
WVLT 8.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 8.2 | source |
WTVL 49.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 49.2 | source |
WBBJ 7.5
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 7.5 | source |
WDRB 41.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 41.2 | source |
WTVQ 36.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 36.2 | source |
WAFF 48.3
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 48.3 | source |
FOX 5 Atlanta
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5.3 | 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? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Blackhawks–Predators games this season
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Chicago
Local: CHSN, CHSN app and The Spot – Nashville 28
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Nashville
Local: The Spot – Nashville 28, NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) and PredsTV
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Chicago
Local: CHSN, CHSN app and The Spot – Nashville 28