NHL · Game guide
Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · in 18 daysBoston Bruinshome
Boston area · Bruins local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · NESN press release (Sept. 24, 2026): NESN's Boston Bruins 2026-27 Coverage to Feature 67 Games
Chicago area · Blackhawks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Blackhawks press release (NHL.com/blackhawks), Sept. 14, 2026
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Blackhawks vs Bruins: quick answers
What time is the Blackhawks vs Bruins game?
- Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins starts on Sat, Oct 31 at 1:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM CT · 11:00 AM MT · 10:00 AM PT.
What channel is Blackhawks vs Bruins on?
- The game is on NESN in the Boston area and CHSN in the Chicago area.
How can I stream Blackhawks vs Bruins?
- In the Boston area it streams on NESN 360; in the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app and CHSN; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Blackhawks vs Bruins on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
NESN
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVAll locations (NESN territory); NESN+ 628.1; 4K on 105-108 | Ch. 628 | source |
| SpectrumWorcester, MA (varies by system) | Ch. 33 (SD) / 774 (HD) | source |
| XfinityBoston, MA (varies: e.g. Hartford CT 28 / 200 HD; Plymouth MA 51 / 733 HD) | Ch. 51 (SD) / 851 (HD) | source |
| Verizon FiosMassachusetts (RI Providence: 76/1525 SD, 576 HD); NESN 4K available | Ch. 76 (SD) / 576 (HD) | source |
| CoxPawtucket, RI (CT Manchester/Meriden: 32 / 725 HD). The finder labels these rows 'Cox | Spectrum' | Ch. 56 (SD) / 725 (HD) | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Not on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV. Provider details →
Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 665 | source |
| XfinityChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 200 (CHSN) / 201 (CHSN+) | source |
| DirecTV StreamChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 665 | source |
Also carried by Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Blackhawks–Bruins games this season
3:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM PT · at Chicago
Local: CHSN, CHSN app and NESN