NHL · Game guide
Boston Bruins at San Jose Sharks
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 13, 2026 · in 13 h 48 minBoston Bruinsaway
San Jose Sharkshome
Nationally
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
San Jose area · Sharks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · San Jose Sharks press release (NHL.com/sharks), Sept. 9, 2026
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
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 ↗.
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 Sharks: quick answers
What time is the Bruins vs Sharks game?
- Boston Bruins at San Jose Sharks starts today at 11:00 PM ET · 10:00 PM CT · 9:00 PM MT · 8:00 PM PT.
What channel is Bruins vs Sharks on?
- The game is on ESPN nationally, and NBC Sports California in the San Jose area and NESN in the Boston area.
How can I stream Bruins vs Sharks?
- ESPN Unlimited streams the national telecast; in the San Jose area it streams on NBC Sports app; in the Boston area it streams on NESN 360.
Is Bruins vs Sharks on national TV?
- Yes.It is on ESPN across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
ESPN
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 206 | source |
| DISH | Ch. 140 | source |
| Verizon Fios | Ch. 570 HD · 70 SD | source |
| AT&T U-verse | Ch. 1602 HD · 602 SD | source |
NBC Sports California
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVNBC Sports California territory (Northern California) | Ch. 698 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Optimum, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. 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? 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–Sharks games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Boston
Local: NESN, NESN 360 and NBC Sports California