Columbus & FanDuel Sports Network Team Up With Local Broadcast Group For Special Broadcasts

The Columbus Blue Jackets, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and FanDuel Sports Network made a huge announcement today.

They have announced that five games this season will be broadcast locally on ABC 6 and CW Columbus, Ch. 53. If you use an antenna to get local channels in Columbus, you will be able to watch the games. You can also find them on all the streaming platforms as well.

Per a press release, "Through this initiative, fans in multiple regions throughout the state as well as West Virginia and Kentucky can also tune in to the Sinclair Broadcast Group and Gray Media stations in their market for select games."

The press release goes on to say, “We’re excited to work with Sinclair Broadcast Group, Gray Media, and our partner FanDuel Sports Network to bring these games to fans across Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky,” said Blue Jackets Vice President of Business Intelligence and Broadcasting Marc Gregory. “By expanding access to these matchups, we’re offering an additional opportunity for our passionate fans to engage with the team and experience Blue Jackets hockey.”

“The Columbus Blue Jackets are a beloved team, and we are excited to expand their reach to a broader audience with these broadcasts. ABC6 and CW Columbus will provide a unique opportunity for fans to watch these games, and we are excited to be able to offer this coverage to Blue Jackets supporters in our community,” said Tony D'Angelo, Vice President and General Manager of ABC 6, FOX 28 and CW Columbus.

The games will also be on FanDuel Sports Network.

• Thursday, Jan. 2 vs. Detroit Red Wings – CW 53

• Saturday, Jan. 11 at St. Louis Blues – ABC 6

• Thursday, Jan. 23 at Carolina Hurricanes – CW 53

• Thursday, Feb. 27 at Detroit Red Wings – CW 53

• Monday, Mar. 17 vs. New Jersey Devils – CW 53

The out-of-market schedule is below:

Thursday, Jan. 2 vs. Detroit Red Wings

• WKRC 12.2 CW (Cincinnati)

• WUAB 43.1 CW (Cleveland)

• WKEF 22.3 MyTV (Dayton)

• WQCW 30.1 CW (Charleston, WV/Huntington, WV/Portsmouth, OH)

• WKYT 27.2 CW (Lexington, KY)

• TBA (Louisville, KY)

Saturday, Jan. 11 at St. Louis Blues

• WSTR 64.1 MyTV (Cincinnati)

• TBA (Cleveland)

• WKEF 22.3 MyTV (Dayton)

• WSAZ 3.2 MeTV (Charleston, WV/Huntington, WV/Portsmouth, OH)

• WKYT 27.4 MeTV (Lexington, KY)

• TBA (Louisville, KY)

Thursday, Jan. 23 at Carolina Hurricanes

• WKRC 12.2 CW (Cincinnati)

• WUAB 43.1 CW (Cleveland)

• WKEF 22.3 MyTV (Dayton)

• WQCW 30.1 CW (Charleston, WV/Huntington, WV/Portsmouth, OH)

• WKYT 27.2 CW (Lexington, KY)

• TBA (Louisville, KY)

Thursday, Feb. 27 at Detroit Red Wings

• WKRC 12.2 CW (Cincinnati)

• WUAB 43.1 CW (Cleveland)

• WKEF 22.3 MyTV (Dayton)

• WQCW 30.1 CW (Charleston, WV/Huntington, WV/Portsmouth, OH)

• WKYT 27.2 CW (Lexington, KY)

• TBA (Louisville, KY)

Monday, Mar. 17 vs. New Jersey Devils

• WKRC 12.2 CW (Cincinnati)

• WUAB 43.1 CW (Cleveland)

• WKEF 22.3 MyTV (Dayton)

• WQCW 30.1 (Charleston, WV/Huntington, WV/Portsmouth, OH)

• WKYT 27.2 CW (Lexington, KY)

• TBA (Louisville, KY)

This is huge for the Columbus Blue Jackets and fans around the state and region.

What's Next - The Blue Jackets return home on Thursday to play the New Jersey Devils.

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