The Boston Bruins return for the 2025–26 NHL season with a full 82-game regular season. The schedule includes big rivalry games, road trips and one special outdoor matchup.
Fans can follow the action at home, on the road or online. This guide shares the full schedule, TV Channels, how to stream games, tickets and a free printable PDF.
2025-26 Boston Bruins Games Overview
The regular season starts on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. It ends on Monday, April 14, 2026. Boston plays in the Atlantic Division, part of the NHL’s Eastern Conference. Their first game is on the road against the Washington Capitals.
The next night, they host the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden. The Bruins will face each NHL team at least once.
A key moment this season is the Stadium Series game on February 1. Boston plays Tampa Bay at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. There is also a break in February for the Winter Olympics.
The final home game is on April 14 against the New Jersey Devils.
Free Printable Boston Bruins Schedule (PDF)
You can download a free printable version of the Bruins’ schedule in PDF format. It includes the full list of game dates, opponents, and start times in Eastern Time. Home games are marked with “vs” and away games with “@”.
The layout is simple and easy to follow. You can print it out or save it to your phone or computer. It’s a great way to keep track of game nights and never miss a puck drop.
Download Here: Boston Bruins Schedule 2025-26
Boston Bruins Full Schedule 2025–26
The Bruins play from October through April. Games happen across the U.S. and Canada. Some games air nationally. Others are local to New England. Use the full schedule to stay on track.
Bruins Preseason Schedule 2025
Boston starts with six preseason games. These help players and coaches prepare. Fans also get a first look at line changes and new faces.
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 21 | vs Washington | 5:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Tue, Sep 23 | @ N.Y. Rangers | 7:00 PM | Madison Square Garden |
| Sat, Sep 27 | @ Philadelphia | 5:00 PM | Wells Fargo Center |
| Mon, Sep 29 | vs Philadelphia | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Thu, Oct 2 | @ Washington | 7:00 PM | Capital One Arena |
| Sat, Oct 4 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 2:00 PM | TD Garden |
Bruins 2025–26 Regular Season Schedule
The regular season begins on October 8 and runs through April 14. This stretch includes back-to-back games, long road trips, and prime home dates. The team will also play in the outdoor Stadium Series game on February 1 in Tampa.
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 8 | @ Washington | 7:30 PM | Capital One Arena |
| Thu, Oct 9 | vs Chicago | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Oct 11 | vs Buffalo | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Mon, Oct 13 | vs Tampa Bay | 1:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Thu, Oct 16 | @ Vegas | 10:00 PM | T-Mobile Arena |
| Sat, Oct 18 | @ Colorado | 9:00 PM | Ball Arena |
| Sun, Oct 19 | @ Utah | 7:00 PM | Delta Center |
| Tue, Oct 21 | vs Florida | 7:30 PM | TD Garden |
| Thu, Oct 23 | vs Anaheim | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Oct 25 | vs Colorado | 3:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Mon, Oct 27 | @ Ottawa | 7:30 PM | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Tue, Oct 28 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:15 PM | TD Garden |
| Thu, Oct 30 | vs Buffalo | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Nov 1 | vs Carolina | 1:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Tue, Nov 4 | @ N.Y. Islanders | 7:00 PM | UBS Arena |
| Thu, Nov 6 | vs Ottawa | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Nov 8 | @ Toronto | 7:00 PM | Scotiabank Arena |
| Tue, Nov 11 | vs Toronto | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Thu, Nov 13 | @ Ottawa | 7:00 PM | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Sat, Nov 15 | @ Montreal | 7:00 PM | Bell Centre |
| Mon, Nov 17 | vs Carolina | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Wed, Nov 19 | @ Anaheim | 10:00 PM | Honda Center |
| Fri, Nov 21 | @ Los Angeles | 10:30 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Sun, Nov 23 | @ San Jose | 8:00 PM | SAP Center |
| Wed, Nov 26 | @ N.Y. Islanders | 7:00 PM | UBS Arena |
| Fri, Nov 28 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 1:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Nov 29 | vs Detroit | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Tue, Dec 2 | @ Detroit | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Thu, Dec 4 | vs St. Louis | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Dec 6 | vs New Jersey | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Tue, Dec 9 | @ St. Louis | 7:00 PM | Enterprise Center |
| Thu, Dec 11 | @ Winnipeg | 8:00 PM | Canada Life Centre |
| Sun, Dec 14 | @ Minnesota | 6:00 PM | Xcel Energy Center |
| Tue, Dec 16 | vs Utah | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Thu, Dec 18 | vs Edmonton | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Dec 20 | vs Vancouver | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sun, Dec 21 | vs Ottawa | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Tue, Dec 23 | vs Montreal | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Dec 27 | @ Buffalo | 7:00 PM | KeyBank Center |
| Mon, Dec 29 | @ Calgary | 9:00 PM | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Wed, Dec 31 | @ Edmonton | 9:30 PM | Rogers Place |
| Wed, Jan 3 | @ Vancouver | 10:00 PM | Rogers Arena |
| Sat, Jan 6 | @ Seattle | 10:00 PM | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Mon, Jan 8 | vs Calgary | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Wed, Jan 10 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 1:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Thu, Jan 11 | vs Pittsburgh | 5:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Jan 13 | vs Detroit | 7:30 PM | TD Garden |
| Mon, Jan 15 | vs Seattle | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Wed, Jan 17 | @ Chicago | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Sat, Jan 20 | @ Dallas | 7:30 PM | American Airlines Center |
| Mon, Jan 22 | vs Vegas | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Wed, Jan 24 | vs Montreal | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Mon, Jan 26 | @ N.Y. Rangers | 7:00 PM | Madison Square Garden |
| Tue, Jan 27 | vs Nashville | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Thu, Jan 29 | vs Philadelphia | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Feb 1 | @ Tampa Bay | TBA | Raymond James Stadium |
| Tue, Feb 4 | @ Florida | 7:00 PM | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Wed, Feb 26 | vs Columbus | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Fri, Feb 28 | @ Philadelphia | 3:00 PM | Wells Fargo Center |
| Mon, Mar 3 | vs Pittsburgh | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Wed, Mar 5 | @ Nashville | 8:00 PM | Bridgestone Arena |
| Fri, Mar 7 | vs Washington | 12:30 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Mar 8 | @ Pittsburgh | 4:30 PM | PPG Paints Arena |
| Mon, Mar 10 | vs Los Angeles | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Wed, Mar 12 | vs San Jose | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Fri, Mar 14 | @ Washington | 3:00 PM | Capital One Arena |
| Sun, Mar 16 | @ New Jersey | 7:00 PM | Prudential Center |
| Mon, Mar 17 | @ Montreal | 7:00 PM | Bell Centre |
| Wed, Mar 19 | vs Winnipeg | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Fri, Mar 21 | @ Detroit | 8:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mon, Mar 24 | vs Toronto | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Tue, Mar 25 | @ Buffalo | 7:00 PM | KeyBank Center |
| Fri, Mar 28 | vs Minnesota | 5:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Mar 29 | @ Columbus | 5:00 PM | Nationwide Arena |
| Mon, Mar 31 | vs Dallas | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Wed, Apr 2 | @ Florida | 7:00 PM | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Fri, Apr 4 | @ Tampa Bay | 5:00 PM | Amalie Arena |
| Sat, Apr 5 | @ Philadelphia | 3:30 PM | Wells Fargo Center |
| Mon, Apr 7 | @ Carolina | 7:00 PM | Lenovo Center |
| Fri, Apr 11 | vs Tampa Bay | 12:30 PM | TD Garden |
| Sat, Apr 12 | @ Columbus | 6:00 PM | Nationwide Arena |
| Mon, Apr 14 | vs New Jersey | 7:00 PM | TD Garden |
Key Matchups & Special Dates
The season opens on October 8 at Washington. The home opener is the next night against Chicago. On November 28, Boston hosts the New York Rangers in the Thanksgiving Showdown. That game will be broadcast on TNT.
The outdoor Stadium Series game takes place on February 1 in Tampa. The Bruins close out the regular season at home on April 14 against the Devils. Other key games include matchups with the Maple Leafs, Canadiens, and Panthers.
What Channel Is the Bruins Game On?
Most Bruins games air on NESN, the team’s regional sports network. NESN carries games in New England. National games appear on TNT, ESPN, and ABC. Some games also stream on ESPN+ or Hulu.
To check each night’s channel, visit NHL.com or the Bruins’ official site. Game listings are updated regularly, and TV plans can change during the season.
How to Live Stream Boston Bruins Games Online
Fans in New England can stream games on NESN 360. It works on most devices including phones, smart TVs, and tablets.
Out-of-market fans can watch Bruins games on ESPN+. This service carries every non-blackout game. It also includes NHL Power Play for full-season coverage.
National broadcasts on TNT, ABC, and ESPN can be streamed through the respective apps. Platforms like Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream also include access to these networks.
Where to Buy Bruins Tickets?
You can buy Bruins tickets through the official team site or Ticketmaster. For better seat options, fans often use StubHub. This platform lets you search by date, opponent, and section.
Key games against rivals like the Canadiens and Maple Leafs tend to sell fast. Buying early is the best way to get good seats. Most tickets are now delivered electronically, so make sure your phone is ready at the gate.
2025–2026 Boston Bruins Hockey FAQ
Who is the head coach of the Bruins?
Marco Sturm is the head coach for the 2025–26 season. He was hired on June 5, 2025, becoming the 30th head coach in team history and the first European to take the role.
How many Stanley Cups have the Bruins won?
Boston has won six Stanley Cups. The team’s championship years are 1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, and 2011.
Where do they play home games?
All Bruins home games are played at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Are they in the Eastern Conference?
Yes. The Bruins play in the Atlantic Division of the NHL’s Eastern Conference.
Do they play an outdoor game this season?
Yes. Boston faces Tampa Bay in the 2026 NHL Stadium Series on February 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Will the NHL break for the Olympics?
Yes. The NHL pauses its season in mid-February so players can compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina, Italy.
How can I listen to Bruins games on the radio?
Games are broadcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM) in Boston. Fans in supported areas can also stream games through the NHL app or team platforms.
Have the Bruins made the playoffs recently?
Yes. Boston reached the playoffs in eight of the last nine seasons. They did not qualify in 2025.
How old is the Bruins franchise?
The Bruins were founded in 1924. They are the oldest NHL team based in the United States and one of the league’s Original Six franchises.
This season offers great matchups, national TV exposure, and a packed schedule. Bruins fans can follow every game on TV, online, or in person. The printable PDF and weekly updates make it easy to track each game. Stay ready and enjoy the full season from start to finish.