DIRECTV Adds St. Louis Blues Blue Note+ Channel
The agreement provides local fans with direct access to Blues broadcasts through standard television channels.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Hockey
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DIRECTV and the NHL have finalized a multi-year agreement to bring the Blue Note+ channel to satellite, streaming, and U-verse platforms. This expansion allows St. Louis Blues fans to watch games directly through their existing television service provider.
Why it matters
The deal resolves long-standing distribution uncertainty for local subscribers while eliminating the need for fans to pay separate fees for third-party streaming add-ons. It ensures viewers can access team content without navigating outside of their standard guide.
The channel is now live on DIRECTV channel 673 and U-Verse channels 1747 and 747. Access is included for subscribers on the Choice package or higher for satellite and streaming, and the U200 package or above for U-Verse users.
The players
DIRECTV
DIRECTV is a major American provider of satellite, streaming, and fiber-optic television services.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team competing in the National Hockey League.
NHL
The National Hockey League is a professional sports organization overseeing major ice hockey operations in North America.
The details
This agreement integrates Blue Note+ into the standard channel lineup, simplifying the viewing experience for households previously reliant on limited distribution through Prime Video or Spectrum. The deal also extends coverage to DIRECTV For Business accounts, allowing local establishments to host games.
Timeline
The agreement between DIRECTV and the NHL was announced on October 24, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The integration of Blue Note+ onto traditional platforms signals a move toward stabilizing regional sports broadcasting access during the competitive season. By removing barriers for fans, this expansion strengthens the team's local reach while avoiding the fragmentation typical of exclusive streaming deals.
Viewers will no longer need to pay the previous $19.99 monthly fee to access Blue Note+ content if they are already subscribed to the required service tiers. Fans can now tune into team broadcasts using the channel guide instead of switching to external applications.
The takeaway
This agreement eliminates the extra costs and technical hurdles that previously separated local fans from their team's broadcasts. Viewers should check their current subscription package to ensure they meet the minimum requirements for channel 673 access.
Further reading
Find more coverage on local team broadcast updates in the St. Louis Hockey section.
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