Columbus Blue Jackets: Don’t Miss a Single Cannon Blast in 2023-24

Members of the 5th Line agree: if you can’t be at a Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game, you want the next best thing: watching it live. If you’re having trouble finding CBJ games, we got your back. Keep reading.

In a hurry? Local Jackets fans should tune into Bally Sports Ohio to find most Columbus Blue Jackets live games. You can get it on either of these streaming services:

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The Columbus Blue Jackets finished the 2022-23 National Hockey League (NHL) season with the second-worst record in the league (only the Ducks were worse). But they’re still averaging almost 17,000 supporters in attendance at home games at Nationwide Arena, and sold out 13 games last season.

The Jackets are a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference of the NHL.

This year, they have a new head coach, Pascal Vincent, and a few new players. The 5th Line might be used to their team losing, but that doesn’t mean you wouldn’t love to see a win. Let’s talk about where you can see one.

What TV Channels Show Columbus Blue Jackets Games?

No matter how CBJ does this season, it seems that the rest of the NHL fanbase is not invited to the party. There will be no nationally broadcast Blue Jackets games in the 2023-24 season.

Makes things a little less complicated, though. All CBJ matches will be on either Bally Sports Ohio or ESPN+. Period.

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Streaming Only

There are three streaming-only Blue Jackets games this season. They will be on Hulu or ESPN+:

• Nov 9 at 7:30 pm: Dallas Stars at Blue Jackets
• Feb 29 at 7:00 pm: Carolina Hurricanes at Blue Jackets
• Apr 11 at 7:30 pm: Blue Jackets at Florida Panthers

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How to Stream All the Columbus Blue Jackets Games

Your method for streaming the Jackets depends on where you are. If you live in Ohio or just outside it, you’ll be considered in-market. You can watch Columbus Blue Jackets on Bally Sports Ohio.

But if you live farther out, outside of Bally Sports Ohio’s broadcast range, then all you need is CBJ love — and ESPN+. Most fans, however, will be in-market, and finding Bally Sports Ohio is a bit more complicated than just signing up for ESPN+, so we have more info below.

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Fubo: A Cheaper Option for Fans of CBJ and Other Ohio Teams

Fubo (formerly called FuboTV) carries Bally Sports Ohio, and that’s pretty much all Blue Jackets fans need to know. If you also happen to be a fan of the Cincinnati Reds or Cleveland Cavaliers, Bally Sports Ohio covers those too.

Fubo also provides Bally Sports Great Lakes (Cleveland Guardians), so you’ll be covered for all the Ohio teams.

With Fubo, you get over 150 sports-centered networks for $94.98/mo. It’s also got a great user-friendly interface and you can watch on up to 10 screens at home and 2 on the go. Plus, you get 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage that you can store indefinitely.

We’ve got tons more information in our full Fubo review.

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DIRECTV STREAM for Blue Jackets and Beyond

DIRECTV STREAM has all the RSNs that Fubo does, and then some. But for Ohio-based sports fans, it doesn’t really bring anything extra to the table. It’s also about $11 more per month than Fubo, because the RSNs are only included starting with the Choice package ($108.99/mo).

Like Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM sports a sleek, modern interface. You can stream on unlimited devices from home or 3 away, and it offers unlimited cloud DVR storage that you can keep for up to 9 months. The biggest difference in channel lineups is that DIRECTV STREAM offers AMC and Warner channels (AMC, TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, CNN, and more) while Fubo does not.

More details can be found in our DIRECTV STREAM review.

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Devices to Livestream Columbus Blue Jackets Games

Every major cable-replacement streaming service supports all the most common streaming devices:

Fubo and ESPN+ also support LG smart TVs, VIZIO SmartCast, and Xbox, and ESPN+ also runs on PlayStation.

Wrapping Up

Whether in and around Ohio or far from it, if you’re a proud 5th Liner, you can still reliably watch the Jackets stick it to the Penguins. In most parts of the country, that’s ESPN+ — in Ohio and adjoining areas, you should sign up for Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM. BOOM.

FAQs

Where are the Blue Jackets playing next?

The 2023-24 NHL regular season is over.

How do I watch the Blue Jackets’ divisional rivals?

• Carolina Hurricanes — Bally Sports South
• New Jersey Devils — MSG Network
• New York Islanders — MSG Network
• New York Rangers — MSG Network
• Philadelphia Flyers — NBC Sports Philadelphia
• Pittsburgh Penguins — AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
• Washington Capitals — Monumental Sports Network

How are the Jackets doing this season?

The Jackets are currently 0-0 in the Metropolitan Division. Here are the current standings:

How can I watch other NHL teams?

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Featured image: Blue Jackets warm up before an away game in Vancouver (2011) / photo by Matt Boulton under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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