NHL · Game guide
Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning
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, November 5, 2026 · in 23 daysTampa Bay area · Lightning local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Tampa Bay Lightning: How to watch the Lightning for the 2026-27 season
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 Lightning: quick answers
What time is the Blackhawks vs Lightning game?
- Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning starts on Thu, Nov 5 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Blackhawks vs Lightning on?
- The game is on The Spot – Tampa Bay 66 in the Tampa Bay area and CHSN in the Chicago area.
How can I stream Blackhawks vs Lightning?
- In the Tampa Bay area it streams on Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Lightning 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 – Tampa Bay 66
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 66.1 | source |
| DirecTVTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 66 | source |
| SpectrumTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 17, 1017 | source |
| XfinityTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 2, 438, 1066 | source |
| WOW! (WideOpenWest)Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 20 | source |
| Hotwire CommunicationsTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 17 | source |
| Summit BroadbandTampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 9 | source |
| Advanced Cable (Blue Stream)Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA | Ch. 5 | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, 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–Lightning games this season
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Chicago
Local: CHSN, CHSN app and The Spot – Tampa Bay 66