NHL · Game guide
Chicago Blackhawks at San Jose Sharks
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, January 30, 2027 · in 109 daysSan Jose area · Sharks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · San Jose Sharks press release (NHL.com/sharks), Sept. 9, 2026
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 Sharks: quick answers
What time is the Blackhawks vs Sharks game?
- Chicago Blackhawks at San Jose Sharks starts on Sat, Jan 30 at 4:00 PM ET · 3:00 PM CT · 2:00 PM MT · 1:00 PM PT.
What channel is Blackhawks vs Sharks on?
- The game is on NBC Sports California in the San Jose area and CHSN in the Chicago area.
How can I stream Blackhawks vs Sharks?
- In the San Jose area it streams on NBC Sports app; 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 Sharks 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.
NBC Sports California
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVNBC Sports California territory (Northern California) | Ch. 698 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Optimum, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. Provider details →
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–Sharks games this season
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at San Jose
Local: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports app and CHSN
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Chicago
Local: CHSN, CHSN app and NBC Sports California