What channel is the Boston Bruins game on tonight?
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No Bruins game tonight. Next game: Boston Bruins vs. the San Jose Sharks, Sat, Oct 24 at 7:00 PM ET.
📺 ESPN+ (ESPN app) (national); NESN (local)
Channels for the next Bruins game
San Jose Sharks at Boston Bruins · TD Garden, Boston, MA
- ESPN+ (ESPN app) National · Streaming
- NESN Bruins local · Regional TV
NESN: A regional sports network or local channel. Available on cable/satellite in the team's region; DIRECTV Stream and Fubo carry many regional networks (check your ZIP code).
Bruins TV: what to know
Local Bruins games are on NESN in New England. Out of market, most Bruins games stream on ESPN+. National games air on ESPN/ABC or TNT.
How to stream the Bruins legally
- ESPN (ESPN+ / ESPN Unlimited) ESPN's streaming plans; ESPN+ carries many NHL and college games.
- DIRECTV Stream Live TV streaming that carries most regional sports networks (check your ZIP code).
- Fubo Live TV streaming with broadcast networks, ESPN, NFL Network and many regional sports networks.
- NHL Center Ice Out-of-market NHL games through your TV provider (blackouts apply).
Channel lineups and regional networks vary by ZIP code. Check availability before you sign up. We never link to unlicensed streams.
In-market vs. out-of-market Bruins games
If you live in the Boston area: Most games air inside the team's home territory on its regional network or a local broadcast station (some teams have moved to free over-the-air partners or their own app). National games air on ESPN/ABC or TNT/truTV, streaming on ESPN+ / HBO Max.
Local Bruins broadcasters in recent listings: NESN (Regional TV), Scripps Sports (Local TV (free OTA)).
If you live elsewhere: In the US, out-of-market games stream on ESPN+, which is why almost every game lists ESPN+. Local games are blacked out on ESPN+ inside the teams' home markets; NHL Center Ice is the cable/satellite option.
Upcoming Bruins games and channels
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV / stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs. the San Jose Sharks | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+ (ESPN app) (national); NESN (local) |
| Tue, Oct 27 | at the Carolina Hurricanes | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN (national) |
| Thu, Oct 29 | at the St. Louis Blues | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN+ (ESPN app) (national); NESN (local) |
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs. the Chicago Blackhawks | 1:00 PM ET | ESPN+ (ESPN app) (national); NESN (local) |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs. the Vegas Golden Knights | 7:00 PM ET | NHL Network (national); Scripps Sports (local) |
| Thu, Nov 5 | at the Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+ (ESPN app) (national) |
Bruins TV FAQ
What channel is the Bruins game on tonight?
The Boston Bruins don't play tonight. Their next game is Sat, Oct 24 at 7:00 PM ET vs. the San Jose Sharks, on ESPN+ (ESPN app) (national); NESN (local).
How can I watch the Bruins game without cable?
Legal streaming options for the next game: ESPN (ESPN+ / ESPN Unlimited), DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, NHL Center Ice. Channel lineups vary by ZIP code, so check that the service carries the channel in your area.
What is the Bruins local TV channel?
Recent Bruins schedule listings show these local broadcasters: NESN, Scripps Sports. Local broadcasts are only available in the team's home territory.
Can I watch the Bruins if I live out of market?
In the US, out-of-market games stream on ESPN+, which is why almost every game lists ESPN+. Local games are blacked out on ESPN+ inside the teams' home markets; NHL Center Ice is the cable/satellite option.