NHL · Game guide
Columbus Blue Jackets 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
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · in 53 daysNashville area · Predators local
Regional simulcasts (8)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Nashville Predators Broadcast page (NHL.com/predators)
Columbus area · Blue Jackets local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Columbus Blue Jackets - How to Watch (Blue Jackets Hockey Network)
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) ↗
Blue Jackets vs Predators: quick answers
What time is the Blue Jackets vs Predators game?
- Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators starts on Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM ET · 1:00 PM CT · 12:00 PM MT · 11:00 AM PT.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Predators on?
- The game is on The Spot – Nashville 28 and NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) in the Nashville area and Blue Jackets Hockey Network and Spectrum in the Columbus area.
How can I stream Blue Jackets vs Predators?
- In the Nashville area it streams on PredsTV; in the Columbus area it streams on Blue Jackets Hockey Network and Fubo; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Blue Jackets 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 |
Blue Jackets Hockey Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SpectrumMost of Ohio incl. Columbus | Ch. HD 320/1320; IP 349 (Powell some areas 565/1565; Ironton 189/1190) | source |
Also carried by Fubo, Prime Video (subscription). 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 Blue Jackets–Predators games this season
5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · at Columbus
Local: Blue Jackets Hockey Network, Spectrum and Fubo