How to watch the Boston Bruins
Most regular-season games air on NESN (DIRECTV Stream channel 628).
- Most games
- NESN · DIRECTV Stream 628
- National games
- National games air on ESPN, ABC and TNT.
- Tonight’s game
- Official Bruins schedule
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Restrictions apply. Prices checked September 28, 2026 and subject to change. Plus taxes and fees.
BRUINS ON TVNESNWhich services have Bruins games
NESN is carried by DIRECTV Stream and Fubo. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling do not carry NESN.
| DIRECTV Stream | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NESN | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| TNT and TBS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Nearby teams in Boston
Same area, mostly the same networks. Pick them all in one service.
Cheapest ways to watch
Through a full season you need: NESN, Local CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN / ESPN2, TNT / TBS / truTV.
DIRECTV Stream MySports + MyHome Team covers every one of those networks for $64.98 a month for 6 months, then $84.98, before taxes. DIRECTV Stream Choice adds a full entertainment lineup at $64.99 in month one, then $84.99 plus a regional sports fee of up to $19.99.
By itself: NESN 360: $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, in market only. Local games only.
Game night, sorted
Find the channel, turn it on and watch at home, or on your phone and tablet with the DIRECTV Stream app.
- Live TV, local channels and your apps in one place
- Unlimited streams at home on compatible devices
- Cancel anytime, no annual contract
Out of market and blackouts
Out-of-market games are on NHL Center Ice or ESPN+. Local networks are limited to the home territory, and some national games are exclusive to one network.
On DIRECTV Stream
Four games on one screen
Sports Mix puts four games on one screen, and Sports Central gathers live games and scores across live TV and your apps. Regional sports networks come with Choice and up.
Regional sports availability varies by ZIP code and package.
Bruins TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
What channel are the Bruins on?
Most Bruins games are on NESN, channel 628 on DIRECTV Stream. National games air on ESPN, ABC and TNT.
How can I watch the Bruins without cable?
Stream NESN through DIRECTV Stream or Fubo, or subscribe directly (NESN 360: $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, in market only). You still need a way to get ESPN, FOX, TNT and NBC for national games.
Can I watch the Bruins outside Boston?
Out-of-market games are on NHL Center Ice or ESPN+.
Game day
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Pick your league, then your team, to see where its games are on DIRECTV Stream.
Which games you can watch depends on your ZIP code, package and league blackout rules. Team names and logos belong to their teams and leagues.
Watch the Bruins on DIRECTV Stream
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