Boston Bruins TV Schedule 2026-27

The Boston Bruins TV schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season lists every game date, opponent, start time, and confirmed television channel in one place. Use the schedule below to find out when the Bruins play next, what channel the game is on, and where you can stream the action.

Next Bruins game: Boston opens the regular season at TD Garden against the New York Rangers on Tuesday, September 29. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with national television coverage on ESPN and local radio coverage on 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Boston Bruins TV Schedule 2026-27

What Channel Is the Boston Bruins Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Boston Bruins game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a regional or nationally exclusive broadcast.

• NESN: The primary regional television home of the Boston Bruins throughout New England.
• NESN+: May carry Bruins games when NESN has a scheduling conflict with another live event.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised Bruins games during the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs.
• ESPN+ and Hulu: May carry selected exclusive national games and eligible out-of-market broadcasts.
• TNT, TBS, and truTV: Carry selected national regular-season and playoff games.
• NHL Network: May carry selected games nationally, although local-market restrictions can apply.

Check the Watch On column beside each matchup for the confirmed television channel. A listing marked TBD means the broadcast assignment has not yet been officially released.

How to Watch Boston Bruins Games on NESN

NESN is the Bruins’ regional television home. Viewers who receive NESN through a participating cable, satellite, or live-TV provider can watch eligible regional broadcasts through their television package.

NESN’s home broadcast territory covers much of New England. Availability can differ by location, and viewers outside the regional territory may need an out-of-market streaming service instead.

How to Stream Bruins Games Without Cable

Fans within NESN’s home territory can stream eligible regional Bruins games through NESN 360. The service is available as a direct subscription or through authentication with a participating television provider.

NESN 360 is intended for viewers in New England, excluding Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fans should verify their ZIP code and provider eligibility before purchasing a subscription.

Viewers outside the Bruins’ regional territory can find many eligible out-of-market games through ESPN+. Nationally exclusive games may instead require ESPN, ABC, Hulu, TNT, TBS or truTV.

Boston Bruins Radio Broadcast

Boston Bruins games can be heard locally on 98.5 The Sports Hub. The station serves as the flagship of the Bruins Radio Network and provides live play-by-play coverage, analysis and surrounding game programming.

Bruins games are also distributed through affiliate radio stations across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and parts of New York.

Boston Bruins 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Bruins begin the 2026-27 season with an Original Six matchup against the New York Rangers at TD Garden. Boston will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule, including 42 home games.

• Season and home opener: September 29 against the New York Rangers at 8:00 p.m. ET
• Black Friday matchup: November 27 against the Toronto Maple Leafs
• Patrice Bergeron No. 37 retirement: December 1 against the Colorado Avalanche
• Post-holiday home game: December 26 against the New York Islanders
• Final home game: April 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning
• Regular-season finale: April 10 at the Tampa Bay Lightning

Boston is scheduled to play 17 of its 42 home games on weekends, including nine afternoon games at TD Garden.

Boston Bruins Streaming and Blackout Rules

Blackout restrictions are based on the viewer’s physical location and whether the game is designated as a regional or national broadcast.

A Bruins game shown regionally on NESN may not be available through ESPN+ within NESN’s home territory. Conversely, viewers outside New England may be able to watch the same matchup through an eligible out-of-market package.

Nationally exclusive games may not air on NESN. Check the schedule table before puck drop to confirm the correct channel and streaming service.

What Time Is the Bruins Game Tonight?

All game times in the Boston Bruins schedule are displayed in Eastern Time. Start times can change because of national television selections, arena scheduling or NHL adjustments.

Return to this page on game day for the latest listed puck-drop time and broadcast information.

Boston Bruins TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Boston Bruins game?

The next Bruins game appears at the top of the schedule table with its date, opponent, start time and confirmed television channel.

What channel carries most Boston Bruins games?

NESN carries most regional Boston Bruins broadcasts. Nationally selected games may instead appear on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Hulu, TNT, TBS, truTV or NHL Network.

Can I watch Bruins games on NESN 360?

Eligible regional Bruins broadcasts are available through NESN 360 for viewers within NESN’s home territory, excluding Fairfield County, Connecticut. Viewers can subscribe directly or sign in through a participating television provider.

Can I watch the Bruins on ESPN+?

ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market NHL games and selected exclusive national matchups. Regional blackout restrictions may prevent viewers inside the Bruins’ broadcast territory from watching a NESN game through ESPN+.

What does TBD mean on the Bruins schedule?

TBD means the television channel has not yet been officially announced. The schedule will be updated after the NHL, Bruins or broadcaster confirms the assignment.

What radio station carries Bruins games?

98.5 The Sports Hub is the flagship radio station of the Boston Bruins Radio Network.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Boston Bruins preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when dates, start times, and broadcast channels become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Boston Bruins schedule. Dates, times and broadcast information can change without notice.

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