Networks & streaming · Regional sports network
How to watch NESN
Local home of the Boston Bruins in 2026-27 · New England Sports Network.
DirecTV 628Comcast Xfinity 51 / 851Charter Spectrum 33 / 774All providers ↓
Upcoming games on NESN
In the team's home territory. Games that are exclusive to a national network aren't listed.
Where to watch
Nationally
NHL Network (TV)Philadelphia area · Flyers local
- NBC Sports Philadelphia (TV)
- NBC Sports app (streaming)
Where to watch
Nationally
ESPN (TV)San Jose area · Sharks local
- NBC Sports California (TV)
- NBC Sports app · TV login; or Peacock add-on (streaming)
How to get NESN
Cable & satellite
- Carries it:DirecTV628
- Carries it:Comcast Xfinity51 SD / 851 HD
- Carries it:Charter Spectrum33 SD / 774 HD
- Carries it:Verizon Fios76 SD / 576 HD
- Carries it:Cox56 SD / 725 HD
- Carries it:Optimum
Live TV streaming
- Doesn't carry it:YouTube TV
- Doesn't carry it:Hulu + Live TV
- Doesn't carry it:Sling TV
- Carries it:DirecTV Stream
- Carries it:Fubo
Direct subscription
$29.99/month, or annual $239.99 (limited-time $180 first year)
Needs a TV-provider login
Provider by provider
Channel numbers vary by market; where a provider publishes one, it's shown with its area.
Live TV streaming
YouTube TV
Doesn't carry it:Doesn't carry it
Get NESN (getnesn.com, NESN's official 'how can I get NESN' page)
Hulu + Live TV
Doesn't carry it:Doesn't carry it
Get NESN (getnesn.com, NESN's official 'how can I get NESN' page)
Sling TV
Doesn't carry it:Doesn't carry it
Get NESN (getnesn.com, NESN's official 'how can I get NESN' page)
DirecTV Stream
Carries it:Carries it
All locations (NESN territory) · NESN Channel Finder (nesn.com/channel-finder, 'Channel Listings for NESN and NESN+')
Fubo
Carries it:Carries it
All locations (NESN territory); NESN 4K also available · NESN Channel Finder (nesn.com/channel-finder, 'Channel Listings for NESN and NESN+')
Cable & satellite
DirecTV
Carries it:Carries it
Ch. 628 (All locations (NESN territory); NESN+ 628.1; 4K on 105-108) · NESN Channel Finder (nesn.com/channel-finder, 'Channel Listings for NESN and NESN+')
Comcast Xfinity
Carries it:Carries it
Ch. 51 (SD) / 851 (HD) (Boston, MA (varies: e.g. Hartford CT 28 / 200 HD; Plymouth MA 51 / 733 HD)) · NESN Channel Finder (nesn.com/channel-finder, 'Channel Listings for NESN and NESN+')
Charter Spectrum
Carries it:Carries it
Ch. 33 (SD) / 774 (HD) (Worcester, MA (varies by system)) · NESN Channel Finder (nesn.com/channel-finder, 'Channel Listings for NESN and NESN+')
Verizon Fios
Carries it:Carries it
Ch. 76 (SD) / 576 (HD) (Massachusetts (RI Providence: 76/1525 SD, 576 HD); NESN 4K available) · NESN Channel Finder (nesn.com/channel-finder, 'Channel Listings for NESN and NESN+')
Cox
Carries it:Carries it
Ch. 56 (SD) / 725 (HD) (Pawtucket, RI (CT Manchester/Meriden: 32 / 725 HD). The finder labels these rows 'Cox | Spectrum') · NESN Channel Finder (nesn.com/channel-finder, 'Channel Listings for NESN and NESN+')
Optimum
Carries it:Carries it
NESN territory (New England, excl. Fairfield County CT) · NESN 360 page, FAQ 'How do I know if I have NESN 360 with my TV Package?'
Quick answers
- Is NESN on YouTube TV?
- No — YouTube TV does not carry NESN.
- Is NESN on Fubo?
- Yes — Fubo carries NESN.
- Is NESN on DirecTV?
- Yes — DirecTV carries NESN on channel 628 (All locations (NESN territory); NESN+ 628.1; 4K on 105-108).
- Is NESN on Hulu + Live TV?
- No — Hulu + Live TV does not carry NESN.
- Is NESN on Sling TV?
- No — Sling TV does not carry NESN.
- Is NESN on Xfinity?
- Yes — Xfinity carries NESN on channel 51 (SD) / 851 (HD) (Boston, MA (varies: e.g. Hartford CT 28 / 200 HD; Plymouth MA 51 / 733 HD)).
- Can I stream NESN without cable?
- Yes — NESN 360: $29.99/month, or annual $239.99 (limited-time $180 first year). It needs a TV-provider login.
Notes
Not verified yet
We list a provider only with a source. Still to confirm:
- Dish (not on NESN's provider lists
- Optimum channel number
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