NHL · Game guide
Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals
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 26, 2026 · in 74 daysWashington area · Capitals local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Washington Capitals - Where To Watch
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 Capitals: quick answers
What time is the Blue Jackets vs Capitals game?
- Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals starts on Sat, Dec 26 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Capitals on?
- The game is on Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area and Blue Jackets Hockey Network and Spectrum in the Columbus area.
How can I stream Blue Jackets vs Capitals?
- In the Washington area it streams on Monumental+; 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 Capitals 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.
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 →
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? 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 Blue Jackets–Capitals games this season
2:00 PM ET · 11:00 AM PT · at Columbus
Local: Blue Jackets Hockey Network, Spectrum and Fubo
5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · at Washington
Local: Monumental Sports Network, Monumental+ and Blue Jackets Hockey Network
7:45 PM ET · 4:45 PM PT · at Columbus
Local: Blue Jackets Hockey Network, Spectrum and Fubo