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What channel is the Lightning vs Jackets game on?

Thursday, November 12, 7:00 PM ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets on ESPN+ / The Spot - MTN / Blue Jackets local TV / WWHO. In the team’s home area it is free on a local station (WWHO); elsewhere see the options below.

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From the public league broadcast feed, read Monday, November 9, 11:36 PM ET. Updated every morning; channels occasionally change, so check again on game day.

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Where to watch Lightning vs Jackets

ESPN+: ESPN+ (streaming) — streaming only
The Spot - MTN: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+
Blue Jackets local TV: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+
WWHO: a local TV station: free with an antenna in the team’s home area only

Why it depends where you live: most NHL games are shown on each team’s regional channel, local station or team app, and only to viewers in that team’s home area. National games (ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV) are available everywhere.

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Tampa Bay Lightning: next games

Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM ET: Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning on ESPN+ / Detroit SportsNet / The Spot - MTN
Tue, Nov 17, 7:30 PM ET: Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning on Disney+ / ESPN+ / Hulu
Thu, Nov 19, 7:30 PM ET: Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning on Disney+ / ESPN+ / Hulu

Columbus Blue Jackets: next games

Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM ET: Philadelphia Flyers at Columbus Blue Jackets on ESPN+ / NBC Sports Philadelphia / Blue Jackets local TV
Tue, Nov 17, 7:00 PM ET: Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders on ESPN+ / MSG Sportsnet / Blue Jackets local TV
Thu, Nov 19, 8:00 PM ET: Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks on ESPN+ / Chicago Sports Network / Blue Jackets local TV

Common questions

What channel is Lightning vs Jackets on?

Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, November 12, 7:00 PM ET, is on ESPN+ / The Spot - MTN / Blue Jackets local TV / WWHO. In the team’s home area it is free on a local station (WWHO); elsewhere see the options below.

Can I watch Lightning vs Jackets for free?

Only in the team’s home area, on the local broadcast station listed above, with an antenna.

What time does Lightning vs Jackets start?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern), Thursday, November 12.