NESN's Boston Bruins 2026-27 Coverage to Feature 67 Games, Comprehensive Gameday Coverage, Enhanced Viewing Experiences originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
BOSTON (September 24, 2026) —NESN, New England's premier sports network, today unveiled its 2026-27 Boston Bruins broadcast schedule, highlighted by 67 regular-season game telecasts, comprehensive gameday programming, Patrice Bergeron's retirement ceremony, and a new graphics package with enhanced features designed to bring fans closer to the action across NESN and NESN 360.
NESN's coverage will include one hour of pregame and postgame programming surrounding every Bruins game televised on the network, delivering analysis, interviews, reporting and timely perspectives from the network's trusted Bruins team. NESN's schedule begins with pre- and postgame coverage of the Bruins' season opener on Tuesday, Sept. 29 against the New York Rangers at TD Garden, with full coverage including the game beginning Friday, Oct. 2 at Winnipeg.
A centerpiece of NESN's season-long coverage will be the retirement of Bergeron's No. 37 on Tuesday, Dec. 1, prior to the Bruins hosting the Colorado Avalanche. Bergeron will become the 14th player in franchise history to have his jersey number retired, with the ceremony coming four weeks after his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. NESN will have wall-to-wall coverage of the night, including extended pregame coverage and the entirety of the ceremony live.
"Bruins hockey is at the heart of New England, and NESN is committed to delivering the access, storytelling and innovation that our fans expect every night," said David Wisnia, President and CEO of NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh. "From the historic celebration of Patrice Bergeron's extraordinary career to a fresh visual presentation, expanded gameday coverage and new ways to experience the game, NESN will make the 2026-27 season a must-watch for Bruins fans across every platform."
Play-by-play announcer Judd Sirott and analyst Andy Brickley begin their third season together in the booth. Andrew Raycroft will make regular appearances in-booth as a second analyst. Pregame and postgame host duties will rotate between Adam Pellerin and Sophia Jurksztowicz. Billy Jaffe, Barry Pederson, Raycroft, and PJ Stock will rotate as studio analysts. Pellerin and Raycroft will also rotate rinkside reporting, with occasional appearances from Jurksztowicz.
Highlights of the NESN schedule include:
New graphics package
NESN will debut a new graphics package for the 2026-27 season, modernizing the appearance of Bruins coverage across all game telecasts and studio shows. The new look includes completely redesigned animations, insert graphics, score bug and theme music. Graphics will be populated with cutting-edge statistics and analytics powered by SportRadar information and research and NHL OASIS data.
Gameday Coverage
Pregame and Postgame:NESN will feature one hour of pregame coverage and one hour of postgame coverage surrounding each of NESN's 67 broadcasts. Postgame coverage may be shortened for select games with 10 p.m. ET or later start times.
Live Morning Skate:NESN will provide live coverage from Warrior Arena on weekends during Bruins homestands, offering fans a first look at practice, player availability and key storylines from various NESN talent entering gameday. With a first show scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, "Live Bruins Morning Skate" will air on NESN Nation, NESN 360, YouTube and X, with select re-airs across NESN and NESN+ before pregame coverage.
Pregame Skate:Multiple camera angles of live Bruins pregame skate will be available for select home games on NESN Nation, giving fans an additional behind-the-scenes look in the hours before puck drop.
Select Gamedays
"Unobstructed Views":The Emmy Award-winning alternative format will return for its third season with the first game scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17. Delivering a distinct perspective on the action, "Unobstructed Views" will be available with game action on NESN+ and NESN 360, while companion coverage will be available on NESN Nation, NESN's YouTube channel and X.
Bruins MultiView:NESN will broadcast games this season in the multiple-camera format via NESN+ and NESN 360, with the first MultiView telecast on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Original Programming
"Behind the B": The Emmy Award-winning documentary series enters its 14th season with an updated, modernized format that will deliver more access than ever before to the Bruins organization, players and the stories surrounding the team.
NESN 360 Features
NESN 360 Rewards:A new loyalty program that offers NESN 360 subscribers exclusive discounts, offers, and access to experiences with local New England teams and brands, including BJ's Wholesale Club, the Boston Red Sox, Bruins' ProShop powered by '47, TD Garden concerts, and many others. Sign up for NESN 360 to receive emails with monthly offers straight to your inbox.
Home Games in 4K HDR:All home games will be broadcast in 4K HDR quality, which is available to NESN 360 users, in addition to DIRECTV, fuboTV, and Verizon Fios subscribers. To learn more about where to watch, visit www.NESN.com/4k .
Live Statistics Overlay with NESN 360 View:NESN 360 View is an added feature on the NESN 360 app. The feature gives users the ability to view live in-game statistics, including detailed player and team stats, and current standings on mobile devices and tablets.
NESN 360 is Free With TV Package:Fans with an existing TV provider subscription can stream live games and content on NESN 360 for no additional cost. They can download the NESN 360 app and log in with their TV provider today to get started on select devices. Visit www.NESN360.com to learn more.
$180 for an annual plan, limited time only:For a limited time, fans in New England can purchase a direct subscription to NESN 360 for just $180 for the year, which is 25% off the regular price of the annual plan. Sign up at www.NESN360.com .
Fans can access any game on NESN or NESN+ by using the NESN 360 app via authentication with their TV provider or by purchasing a subscription directly. Visit www.NESN360.com to learn more.
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