NHL · Game guide
Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars
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
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · in 7 daysBoston Bruinsaway
Dallas Starshome
Nationally
Exclusive: local channels don't carry this game.
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · ESPN Public Relations release on NHL.com, "ESPN announces national television schedule for 2026-27 season", Aug 26, 2026
Streaming without cable: ESPN games stream live on ESPN Unlimited (the ESPN app's full plan; ESPN Select does not include the TV channels) source ↗.
Bruins vs Stars: quick answers
What time is the Bruins vs Stars game?
- Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars starts on Tue, Oct 20 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Bruins vs Stars on?
- The game is on ESPN nationally; local channels do not carry this game.
How can I stream Bruins vs Stars?
- ESPN Unlimited streams the national telecast.
Is Bruins vs Stars on national TV?
- Yes.It is on ESPN across the country, and only there.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026), DISH (July 2026), Verizon Fios (August 2025), AT&T U-verse (January 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Bruins–Stars games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Boston
Local: NESN, NESN 360 and Prime Video