Chicago Sports Network and Comcast announced a carriage agreement that puts the network on the cable provider’s Xfinity system starting Friday, in time for the Royals-White Sox night game. The deal ends a blackout of more than eight months that kept Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks games off the air for about 1 million Comcast customers.

The channel will be available on Xfinity’s Ultimate programming tier on Channel 200, the same spot that the teams’ former home, NBC Sports Chicago, occupied before being shut down Sept. 30.

“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, CHSN president. “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.”

“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,” said Chris Smith, senior vice president of Comcast’s greater Chicago region.

More to come.