Ohio Stadium, usually packed with Buckeyes fans in the fall, is set to host something different this March. The NHL is bringing its 2025 Stadium Series to Columbus, with the Blue Jackets facing off against the Red Wings in an outdoor game.
Both teams are neck and neck in the Eastern Conference standings, setting up what should be a competitive matchup. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the game.
What time does the Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Stadium Series game start?
- Date: Saturday, March 1
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Puck drops at 6 p.m. ET on March 1 at Ohio Stadium, marking a rare outdoor NHL game in Columbus.
How to watch Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings: TV and live stream options
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, Fubo offers a live-streaming option.
Fubo is currently running a limited-time offer: the first month for $59.99 (a $25 discount). The platform includes ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and over 200 channels.
Where to listen to the Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings game on radio
- SiriusXM channels: 91 (Red Wings broadcast), 223 (Blue Jackets broadcast)
SiriusXM subscribers can listen to the game live, with dedicated feeds for both teams. The service also offers coverage of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NASCAR, and college sports. New users can try SiriusXM free for one month.
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Stadium Series venue
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Stadium: Ohio Stadium
Though technically a neutral-site game, the Blue Jackets have home-state advantage with the matchup being played at Ohio Stadium. Over 90,000 fans are expected to attend, making it one of the most-attended games of the NHL season.
Blue Jackets' upcoming schedule
- March 1 �?vs. Red Wings (6 p.m. ET) at Ohio Stadium
- March 4 �?at Lightning (7 p.m. ET)
- March 6 �?at Panthers (7 p.m. ET)
- March 9 �?at Rangers (6 p.m. ET)
- March 11 �?at Devils (7 p.m. ET)
Red Wings' upcoming schedule
- March 1 �?vs. Blue Jackets (6 p.m. ET) at Ohio Stadium
- March 4 �?vs. Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET)
- March 6 �?vs. Utah Hockey Club (7 p.m. ET)
- March 7 �?at Capitals (7 p.m. ET)
- March 10 �?at Senators (7:30 p.m. ET)
This Stadium Series game will be a rare outdoor showcase for two teams looking to make a playoff push.
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