NHL · Game guide
Washington Capitals 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
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 · in 148 daysChicago area · Blackhawks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Blackhawks press release (NHL.com/blackhawks), Sept. 14, 2026
Washington area · Capitals local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Washington Capitals - Where To Watch
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) ↗
Capitals vs Blackhawks: quick answers
What time is the Capitals vs Blackhawks game?
- Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks starts on Wed, Mar 10 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Capitals vs Blackhawks on?
- The game is on CHSN in the Chicago area and Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area.
How can I stream Capitals vs Blackhawks?
- In the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app and CHSN; in the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Capitals 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 |
Also carried by Fubo. Provider details →
Monumental Sports Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 642 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Cox, Optimum, DirecTV Stream. Not on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, 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). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Capitals–Blackhawks games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Washington
Local: Monumental Sports Network, Monumental+ and CHSN