CHICAGO—Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) and Comcast have signed a carriage agreement that will bring CHSN, the exclusive television home of more than 300 local Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox games, to Xfinity customers across the Chicago area.

Under the agreement, fans will be able to watch CHSN through Comcast’s Xfinity Ultimate TV package starting on June 6 on Channel 200 in Chicago.

“On behalf of the entire CHSN team, we’re proud to welcome Comcast’s Xfinity TV customers to a network built exclusively for Chicago sports fans,” said Jason Coyle, president of Chicago Sports Network. “With more than 300 live Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox games each year, along with original programming that highlights Chicago’s pro, college, and high school sports, CHSN delivers the most comprehensive and locally focused coverage available. This deal allows us to reach even more fans across the city and suburbs, deepen connections, and reinforce CHSN as the home for Chicago sports all day, every day.”

CHSN also offers direct-to-consumer subscriptions for internet customers via CHSN.com, the CHSN app (iOS and Android), and connected TV platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TVs. Plans start at $19.99/month for one team or $29.99/month for all three.

“We are excited to bring the White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks to fans across the region with the launch of CHSN for Xfinity TV and Comcast Business customers,” added Chris Smith, senior vice president, Comcast Greater Chicago Region, in a statement.

CHICAGO—A new regional sports network has been announced with the news that the Chicago Sports Network, CHSN, will launch in October across multiple platforms with plans to deliver the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox games to the public. 

NBC Sports Chicago had been the TV home to the three professional teams.

CHSN will launch in October with Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games. The first CHSN White Sox game will be broadcast in 2025. All remaining 2024 White Sox games will continue to be broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago.

CHSN is a joint venture among the three teams and Standard Media and will reach an expanded Midwest footprint, including most of Illinois, and parts of Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin, pending league approvals. 

The network will launch with agreements in place with traditional cable providers, streaming services and be available via free, over-the-air broadcast, the owners said. 

CHSN will deliver more than 300 live Blackhawks, Bulls and Sox games annually, along with first-class pre-and-post game coverage, and 24/7 multisport programming.

“As we set out to design the network, we began and ended every discussion with the simple question: What is best for our fans?” said Jason Coyle, who has been named president of the network after serving in Chicago-based sports media leadership roles for more than 20 years, most recently as president of Stadium. “What is the best approach to distribution? How can we push the limits of both in-game and studio production? We plan to serve our fans on as many platforms and in as many markets as our rights allow.”

The teams’ partner, Standard Media, owns four media stations, from Rhode Island to Nebraska. Based in Nashville, its leaders have decades of experience negotiating distribution deals with cable and streaming services. 

CHSN will broadcast from production studios located in both Chicago’s United Center and Guaranteed Rate Field.

The network is in the midst of building out its staff and has begun hiring. More information is available at CHSN.com.