Based in Columbus, Ohio, the Blue Jackets compete in the NHL and are a member of the franchise’s Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division. The team’s unique team name is inspired by the state’s civil war history. Originally founded in 2000 as an expansion team, they managed to accomplish a nearly impossible feat by qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 2009. All home games are played at the National Stadium located in downtown Columbus, which also as if the team was inaugurated in 2000. the official mascot is a stinger that for those who did not pay attention during biology class is a 2 meter bug that will think twice before crushing it… obviously! The Blue Jackets share a division with the Hurricanes, Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals.
Blue Jackets fans who can’t afford a cable subscription can watch the team’s games online. Below are all the free online-only streaming options…well, some aren’t exactly free!
recommend: hulu to stream blue jacket games online
one of the biggest names in streaming now has a live sports option. Hulu Live offers dozens of channels, including NBC Sports, ESPN, and more, which means you can access most Blue Jackets games online. They also offer a great free trial, so if you’re hoping to see tonight’s game, you can try before you buy. check it out here!
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fubo tv offers live streaming of blue jacket games
Slightly more expensive than Hulu Live, Fubo is a great option if you’re looking for some of the more obscure channel streaming options. odds are good if the blue jacket game is online you can find it on fubo.
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want to watch a blue jackets match outside the online market?
if you live in one city, but want to watch a blue jackets game being broadcast in another city, you will need to use a vpn service. A vpn will allow you to set your computer’s location to wherever the game is being streamed, and then access the game online with one of the above streaming services.
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live stream the columbus blue jackets online with sling tv
sling tv subscribers can stream the columbus blue jackets live whenever they play! Yes, it is, and that’s because with a Sling TV subscription you can stream dozens of live channels, including the NHL Network, ESPN 1 and 2, as well as Fox Sports. Thanks to the Sling TV app, you no longer need to stay home just to watch the game when you can watch it on your mobile device on the go! not bad for $20 a month.
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watch the columbus blue jackets live on at&t tv now
at&t tv now allows blue jackets fans to stream the game live from the comfort of their smartphone or tablet through the service’s native app. The service is owned by AT&T, which also offers free streaming for subscribers. Plus, no long-term commitment and apps for a variety of smart devices means you can stream without interruption. Starting at $35 it’s cheap compared to regular cable, but we recommend blue jacket fans upgrade if they can afford it to a package that includes nhl network.
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watch the columbus blue jackets online using the official nhl gamecenter service
The only official way to stream the Blue Jackets without a cable subscription is through the nhl gamecenter service. At $24.99 a month, it’s not a bad deal and hardcore fans who want to watch every NHL game of the year can sign up for the entire year for $131.49. however, if you just want to follow your local team, i.e. the Blue Jackets, then the $100 annual subscription should suffice. What you get with each subscription is the ability to use the GameCenter app on almost any smartphone or device to stream a game live. you also get access to hundreds of pre-season games that should keep any fan busy for a long time.
stream columbus blue jackets with playstation vue
another alternative but very similar to sling tv is the playstation vue. The beauty of Vue is that you can stream the Bluejackets directly to your Playstation 4 console, plus a number of devices, ie iOS, Android, Roku, etc. similar to sling tv, you get live access to espn 1 and 2. though $40 a month for a so-called “access” package might seem excessive if you barely make $10 an hour.
other ways to stream columbus blue jackets online
Well, we think there are other ways to stream the blue jackets for free online, but they’re illegal. Yes! so illegal you can end up in a maximum security prison with oj simpson handing out the late night magazine.