NBC Sports Chicago issues final goodbye to fans after decades of service

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Joshua Deeds
September 24, 2024 (4:29 PM)

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We will lament as Chicago Blackhawks fans, NBC Sports Chicago who has served the Windy City for two decades.

They covered the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago White Sox within that timeframe.

The network will say goodbye to fans on September 29th, and September 30th, as they air a final live game telecast.

They will follow that up with 30+ to relive the memories that the network helped create and foster, telecasting various moments during Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox history.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (all times Central Time)

1:30 PM - White Sox Pregame Live presented by The Village of Bedford Park

2:00 PM - WHITE SOX at Detroit Tigers (L)

5:00 PM - White Sox Postgame Live (time approx.)

5:30 PM - NBC Sports Chicago: Celebrating 20 Years

6:00 PM - 2005 White Sox World Series Parade & Rally

9:30 PM - Inside Look: Joakim Noah

10:00 PM - NBC Sports Chicago: Celebrating 20 Years

10:30 PM - 2015 Blackhawks Stanley Cup Parade & Rally

1:30 AM - Beer Money (from 2014)

2:00 AM - Beer Money (from 2017)

2:30 AM - Beer Money (from 2017)

3:00 AM - Inside Look: Jonathan Toews

3:30 AM - Inside Look: Dwyane Wade

4:00 AM - Inside Look: Jim Thome

4:30 AM - Inside Look: Patrick Sharp

5:00 AM - NBC Sports Chicago: Celebrating 20 Years

5:30 AM - 2010 Blackhawks Stanley Cup Parade & Rally

8:30 AM - 2016 Cubs World Series Parade & Rally

1:30 PM - 2005 White Sox World Series Parade & Rally

5:00 PM - NBC Sports Chicago: Celebrating 20 Years

5:30 PM - Chicago Tribune Live (from Oct. 1, 2004)

6:30 PM - SportsNite (from Oct. 1, 2004)

7:00 PM - Best of «Beer Money» (from 2017)

7:30 PM - 2013 Blackhawks Stanley Cup Parade & Rally

11:30 PM - NBC Sports Chicago: Celebrating 20 Years

11:59:59 PM - (Sign Off)

There is the final programming for the network which broadcasted much of the time period, where the Blackhawks led Chicago, with a dynasty.

A dynasty not seen in Chicago sports, since the Chicago Bulls run in the 1990s with Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman.

NBC Sports Chicago leaves us with an emotional message after a long period of service to Windy City customers.

It will be sad to see a staple in Chicago sports ultimately sign off for good, but it will be good to see faces we've seen before, like Caley Chelios, and Pat Boyle with the Chicago Sports Network.

We will be sad to see it go but look forward to the future for the Blackhawks and CHSN.

Source: Sports Video Group
NBC Sports Chicago To Close Out 20 Years of Local Sports Coverage With Final Live Game Telecast, Marathon of Showcase Moments