Blue Jackets to simulcast games on TV and radio beginning with 2026-27 season | Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets are changing how fans consume game broadcasts starting with the 2026-27 season. The organization will move to a simulcast model that carries the television audio feed directly onto the club’s radio network. This change marks a shift in how the team delivers content to its audience across multiple platforms.

Fans can expect to hear the familiar voices of Steve Mears and Jody Shelley during the broadcasts. Mears provides play-by-play commentary while Shelley offers color analysis. Shelley also maintains his national broadcast roles on other major platforms. The team believes this new configuration provides a consistent experience for listeners and viewers alike.

As part of this structural update, the club will part ways with longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster Bob McElligott after 17 seasons. The team leadership acknowledged his years of service to the organization and the community. Dylan Tyrer will move into the primary radio role, continuing his work with the station.

This move aligns the team with broader industry trends toward unified broadcast production. While television plans remain in development, the simulcast will ensure that the primary game commentary reaches all fans regardless of their chosen listening or viewing device. The flagship radio station will continue to host the feed in Columbus.