NHL · Game guide
Nashville Predators 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
Thursday, October 22, 2026 · in 9 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
Nashville area · Predators local
Regional simulcasts (8)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Nashville Predators Broadcast page (NHL.com/predators)
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) ↗
Predators vs Bruins: quick answers
What time is the Predators vs Bruins game?
- Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins starts on Thu, Oct 22 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Predators vs Bruins on?
- The game is on NESN in the Boston area and The Spot – Nashville 28 and NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) in the Nashville area.
How can I stream Predators vs Bruins?
- In the Boston area it streams on NESN 360; in the Nashville area it streams on PredsTV; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Predators 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 →
The Spot – Nashville 28
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 28 | source |
| DirecTVNashville DMA | Ch. 28 | source |
| XfinityNashville DMA | Ch. 17, 1028 | source |
| TDS TelecomNashville DMA | Ch. 36, 1036 (TDS TV+ 37) | source |
| CDE LightbandNashville DMA | Ch. 21 | source |
| CPWS BroadbandNashville DMA | Ch. 21 | source |
| Tullahoma UtilitiesNashville DMA | Ch. 10 | source |
| Twin Lakes TelephoneNashville DMA | Ch. 14 | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo. All 15 providers →
NewsChannel 5 (WTVF)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5 | source |
WMC 5.3
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5.3 | source |
WVLT 8.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 8.2 | source |
WTVL 49.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 49.2 | source |
WBBJ 7.5
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 7.5 | source |
WDRB 41.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 41.2 | source |
WTVQ 36.2
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 36.2 | source |
WAFF 48.3
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 48.3 | source |
FOX 5 Atlanta
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5.3 | source |
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 Predators–Bruins games this season
5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · at Nashville
Local: The Spot – Nashville 28, NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) and PredsTV