NHL · Game guide
Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins
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, November 5, 2026 · in 23 daysBoston Bruinsaway
Pittsburgh area · Penguins local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · SportsNet Pittsburgh press release (Sept. 24, 2026): 2026-27 Penguins Coverage to Feature 67 Games
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
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) ↗
Bruins vs Penguins: quick answers
What time is the Bruins vs Penguins game?
- Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins starts on Thu, Nov 5 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Bruins vs Penguins on?
- The game is on SportsNet Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh area and NESN in the Boston area.
How can I stream Bruins vs Penguins?
- In the Pittsburgh area it streams on SNP 360 and Fubo; in the Boston area it streams on NESN 360; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Bruins vs Penguins 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.
SportsNet Pittsburgh
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVSNP territory (SNP+ on 659-1) | Ch. 659 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, DirecTV Stream. Not on DISH. Provider details →
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 →
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 Bruins–Penguins games this season
12:30 PM ET · 9:30 AM PT · at Boston
Local: NESN, NESN 360 and SportsNet Pittsburgh
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Pittsburgh
Local: SportsNet Pittsburgh, SNP 360 and Fubo