Blackhawks Reveal 2025-26 Local Broadcast Schedule

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Blackhawks Reveal 2025-26 Local Broadcast Schedule

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially unveiled their local broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 season. This announcement was made in partnership with the Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) and WGN Radio 720. The Blackhawks will have a total of 67 television broadcasts on CHSN during the regular season.

Broadcasting Details

WGN Radio will return as the radio partner, airing all 82 regular-season games. This partnership ensures comprehensive coverage for fans in the Chicago area.

Viewing Options

Fans can watch all locally aired games through various streaming options. The CHSN app, which offers a free seven-day trial, is compatible with multiple devices including:

iOS
tvOS
Android
Amazon Fire TV
Roku
Samsung TV
Vizio

Chicago-area viewers can also access CHSN via major cable and streaming providers, such as:

Comcast Xfinity
DirectTV
DirecTVStream
AT&T U-Verse
Fubo
RCN / Astound

Additionally, out-of-market fans can watch games on ESPN+, which will include all broadcasts airing on CHSN this season.

National Coverage

The Blackhawks will be featured on national television 15 times during the season, via ESPN, ESPN+, and TNT. Fans can access these channels through their cable services and can subscribe to ESPN+ for exclusive broadcasts.

Broadcast Team

Veteran announcer Rick Ball will continue as the play-by-play voice for the Blackhawks, joined by analyst Darren Pang for their second season together. Ball is entering his 19th year in NHL broadcasting, while Pang takes on his third season with the team and 36th overall.

Returning to the in-studio team on CHSN are:

Pat Boyle, host of Blackhawks Countdown Live
Tony Granato, analyst
Caley Chelios, analyst

On WGN Radio, John Wiedeman will once again provide play-by-play commentary alongside color analyst Troy Murray, marking their 20th season together. Charlie Roumeliotis will also return to host pre- and post-game shows for his second season.