Wondering what channel the Bruins game is on today? Here is where to watch the Boston Bruins during the 2026-27 NHL season, covering the national and regional channels, streaming options, and a live look at exactly where Boston plays next.
Where to watch the Bruins in 2026-27
National Bruins games are split between ESPN and TNT Sports. ESPN carries games on ABC, ESPN and streaming via ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+, while TNT Sports airs games on TNT, TBS, truTV and Max. Select national games also land on NHL Network. The league has 172 national broadcasts in 2026-27, and the season opens on September 29, 2026.
Games that are not national air regionally on NESN across New England, the longtime television home of the Bruins, with NESN 360 available as a direct streaming option. Watching from outside the region? Every out-of-market Bruins game streams through NHL Power Play on the ESPN App.
Boston Bruins 2026-27 season snapshot
The Bruins open the 2026-27 regular season on Tuesday, September 29 at home against the New York Rangers at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN, which doubles as the home opener at TD Garden. Boston plays an 84-game schedule this season, the first 84-game regular season in NHL history.
How to stream Bruins games
National Bruins games stream on ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ and Max depending on the broadcaster. Regional games stream on NESN 360, and any game outside your national or local window is available through NHL Power Play on the ESPN App, the league out-of-market package.
Bruins TV FAQ
What channel is the Bruins game on tonight?
Check the live box near the top of this page. It lists Boston’s next game and the exact channel. Nationally, Bruins games air on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+, TNT, TBS, truTV, Max or NHL Network; regionally they air on NESN.
Can I watch the Bruins for free?
National games on ABC are available free over the air with an antenna, and NESN carries most regional games for subscribers. National ABC dates are the simplest free option.
How many games do the Bruins play in 2026-27?
84 regular-season games, up from 82, under the NHL’s new 84-game format that starts this season.
For the full league picture, see the nightly NHL games on TV tonight page, the NHL national TV schedule, and the complete NHL schedule hub.
