When the Boston Red Sox take the field in 2024, it’ll be the franchise’s 124th season. Sure, the disappointments of 2022 and 2023 still linger. But the latest changes in front-office personnel could spark some improvement for Boston’s beloved baseball team.
Regardless of what lies ahead, we’re here to help you watch every Boston Red Sox game on TV. Keep scrolling for a closer look at the 2024 game times and channel listings.
What channels have Boston Red Sox games?
Most Boston Red Sox games air locally on NESN and NESN+. But you’ll need access to FOX, FS1, ESPN, TBS, MLB Network, and Apple TV+ to watch nationally televised matchups.
MLB.TV and MLB EXTRA INNINGS show the NESN games for out-of-market fans.
2024 Boston Red Sox schedule
The Boston Red Sox kick off the 2024 MLB season on the road on Thursday, March 28. After facing three West Coast teams, the Sox return to Fenway Park for their highly anticipated home opener against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, April 9.
Of course, the pro baseball season is a long and winding road. To help you catch every minute of action, we’ve laid out Boston’s entire 162-game schedule below.
Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
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At Seattle Mariners |
Thursday, March 28 | 10:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Seattle Mariners | Friday, March 29 | 9:40 p.m. | NESN, ESPN+ |
At Seattle Mariners | Saturday, March 30 | 9:40 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Seattle Mariners | Sunday, March 31 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Oakland Athletics |
Monday, April 1 | 9:40 p.m. | NESN |
At Oakland Athletics | Tuesday, April 2 | 9:40 p.m. | NESN |
At Oakland Athletics | Wednesday, April 3 | 3:37 p.m. | NESN |
At Los Angeles Angels | Friday, April 5 | 9:38 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Los Angeles Angels | Saturday, April 6 | 9:38 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Los Angeles Angels | Sunday, April 7 | 4:07 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday, April 9 | 2:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday, April 10 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Baltimore Orioles | Thursday, April 11 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Los Angeles Angels | Friday, April 12 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, ESPN+ |
Los Angeles Angels | Saturday, April 13 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
Los Angeles Angels | Sunday, April 14 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
Cleveland Guardians | Monday, April 15 | 11:10 a.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Cleveland Guardians | Tuesday, April 16 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Cleveland Guardians | Wednesday, April 17 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Cleveland Guardians | Thursday, April 18 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday, April 19 | 6:40 p.m. | NESN |
At Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday, April 20 | 4:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Pittsburgh Pirates | Sunday, April 21 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Cleveland Guardians | Tuesday, April 23 | 6:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Cleveland Guardians | Wednesday, April 24 | 6:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Cleveland Guardians | Thursday, April 25 | 1:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Chicago Cubs | Friday, April 26 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Chicago Cubs | Saturday, April 27 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
Chicago Cubs | Sunday, April 28 | 7:10 p.m. | ESPN |
San Francisco Giants | Tuesday, April 30 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
San Francisco Giants |
Wednesday, May 1 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
San Francisco Giants | Thursday, May 2 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Minnesota Twins | Friday, May 3 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Minnesota Twins | Saturday, May 4 | 2:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Minnesota Twins | Sunday, May 5 | 2:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Atlanta Braves | Tuesday, May 7 | 7:20 p.m. | NESN |
At Atlanta Braves | Wednesday, May 8 | 7:20 p.m. | NESN |
Washington Nationals | Friday, May 10 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Washington Nationals | Saturday, May 11 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
Washington Nationals | Sunday, May 12 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
Tampa Bay Rays | Monday, May 13 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, May 14 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday, May 15 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Tampa Bay Rays | Thursday, May 16 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At St. Louis Cardinals | Friday, May 17 | 8:15 p.m. | NESN |
At St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday, May 18 | 7:15 p.m. | NESN |
At St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday, May 19 | 1:05 p.m. | The Roku Channel |
At Tampa Bay Rays | Monday, May 20 | 6:50 p.m. | NESN |
At Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, May 21 | 6:50 p.m. | NESN |
At Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday, May 22 | 6:50 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Milwaukee Brewers | Friday, May 24 | 7:10 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday, May 25 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday, May 26 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Baltimore Orioles | Monday, May 27 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday, May 28 | 6:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday, May 29 | 6:35 p.m. | NESN |
Detroit Tigers | Thursday, May 30 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Detroit Tigers | Friday, May 31 | 7:10 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
Detroit Tigers |
Saturday, June 1 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
Detroit Tigers | Sunday, June 2 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
Atlanta Braves | Tuesday, June 4 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Atlanta Braves | Wednesday, June 5 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Chicago White Sox | Thursday, June 6 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Chicago White Sox | Friday, June 7 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Chicago White Sox | Saturday, June 8 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Chicago White Sox | Sunday, June 9 | 2:10 p.m. | NESN |
Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday, June 11 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, TBS |
Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday, June 12 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Philadelphia Phillies | Thursday, June 13 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
New York Yankees | Friday, June 14 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
New York Yankees | Saturday, June 15 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
New York Yankees | Sunday, June 16 | 7:10 p.m. | ESPN |
At Toronto Blue Jays | Monday, June 17 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
At Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday, June 18 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
At Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, June 19 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
At Cincinnati Reds | Friday, June 21 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Cincinnati Reds | Saturday, June 22 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Cincinnati Reds | Sunday, June 23 | 1:40 p.m. | NESN |
Toronto Blue Jays | Monday, June 24 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday, June 25 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, June 26 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
San Diego Padres | Friday, June 28 | 7:10 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
San Diego Padres | Saturday, June 29 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
San Diego Padres | Sunday, June 30 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Miami Marlins |
Tuesday, July 2 | 6:40 p.m. | NESN |
At Miami Marlins | Wednesday, July 3 | 6:40 p.m. | NESN |
At Miami Marlins | Thursday, July 4 | 1:10 p.m. | NESN |
At New York Yankees | Friday, July 5 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At New York Yankees | Saturday, July 6 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN, FS1, Fox Deportes |
At New York Yankees | Sunday, July 7 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Oakland Athletics | Tuesday, July 9 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Oakland Athletics | Wednesday, July 10 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Oakland Athletics | Thursday, July 11 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Kansas City Royals | Friday, July 12 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Kansas City Royals | Saturday, July 13 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
Kansas City Royals | Sunday, July 14 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
MLB All-Star Game | Tuesday, July 16 | 8:00 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
At Los Angeles Dodgers | Friday, July 19 | 10:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday, July 20 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
At Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday, July 21 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Colorado Rockies | Monday, July 22 | 8:40 p.m. | NESN |
At Colorado Rockies | Tuesday, July 23 | 8:40 p.m. | NESN |
At Colorado Rockies | Wednesday, July 24 | 3:10 p.m. | NESN |
New York Yankees | Friday, July 26 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
New York Yankees | Saturday, July 27 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
New York Yankees | Sunday, July 28 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Seattle Mariners | Monday, July 29 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Seattle Mariners | Tuesday, July 30 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Seattle Mariners | Wednesday, July 31 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Texas Rangers |
Friday, Aug. 2 | 8:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Texas Rangers | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Texas Rangers | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 2:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Kansas City Royals | Monday, Aug. 5 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Kansas City Royals | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Kansas City Royals | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
Houston Astros | Friday, Aug. 9 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Houston Astros | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN, FS1, Fox Deportes |
Houston Astros | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
Texas Rangers | Monday, Aug. 12 | 7:10 p.m. | ESPN |
Texas Rangers | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Texas Rangers | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Baltimore Orioles | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Baltimore Orioles | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Baltimore Orioles | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Baltimore Orioles | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Houston Astros | Monday, Aug. 19 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Houston Astros | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Houston Astros | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 2:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Toronto Blue Jays | Monday, Aug. 26 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Toronto Blue Jays | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Detroit Tigers | Friday, Aug. 30 | 6:40 p.m. | NESN |
At Detroit Tigers | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 6:10 p.m. | NESN |
At Detroit Tigers |
Sunday, Sept. 1 | 1:40 p.m. | NESN |
At New York Mets | Monday, Sept. 2 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
At New York Mets | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
At New York Mets | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Chicago White Sox | Friday, Sept. 6 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Chicago White Sox | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
Chicago White Sox | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
Baltimore Orioles | Monday, Sept. 9 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, TBS |
Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
At New York Yankees | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX |
At New York Yankees | Friday, Sept. 13 | 7:05 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
At New York Yankees | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
At New York Yankees | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 6:50 p.m. | NESN |
At Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6:50 p.m. | NESN |
At Tampa Bay Rays | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6:50 p.m. | NESN |
Minnesota Twins | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Minnesota Twins | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
Minnesota Twins | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
At Toronto Blue Jays | Monday, Sept. 23 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
At Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
At Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
Tampa Bay Rays | Friday, Sept. 27 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
Tampa Bay Rays | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
Tampa Bay Rays | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 3:05 p.m. | NESN |
Data effective as of post date.
How to watch Boston Red Sox Spring Training games
NESN carries a majority of Boston’s Spring Training games. Additional preseason coverage is available on MLB Network and ESPN platforms but beware of blackout restrictions.
Expand the table below to view the spring Red Sox schedule. The Grapefruit League calendar includes exhibition games in the Dominican Republic and Texas.
Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
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Northeastern Huskies | Friday, Feb. 23 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Baltimore Orioles | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Atlanta BravesSS | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
Minnesota TwinsSS | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
Philadelphia Phillies | Monday, Feb. 26 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
At St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
At Washington Nationals | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
Detroit Tigers | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
At Minnesota Twins | Friday, March 1 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
At Tampa Bay RaysSS | Saturday, March 2 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
Washington NationalsSS | Saturday, March 2 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday, March 3 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Detroit Tigers | Monday, March 4 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, March 5 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Minnesota Twins | Wednesday, March 6 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
Atlanta Braves | Thursday, March 7 | 1:05 p.m. | ESPN |
At Tampa Bay Rays (in Santo Domingo) | Saturday, March 9 | 5:05 p.m. | NESN |
Tampa Bay Rays (in Santo Domingo) | Sunday, March 10 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday, March 11 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday, March 12 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
At New York Yankees | Wednesday, March 13 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Philadelphia Phillies | Thursday, March 14 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
Minnesota Twins | Friday, March 15 | 6:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Baltimore Orioles | Saturday, March 16 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
Atlanta Braves Prospects at Boston Red Sox Prospects | Saturday, March 16 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network, ESPN+ |
New York YankeesSS | Sunday, March 17 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
At Atlanta BravesSS | Sunday, March 17 | 1:05 p.m. | MLB Network |
At Minnesota Twins | Monday, March 18 | 1:05 p.m. | MLB Network |
Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, March 19 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Baltimore Orioles | Thursday, March 21 | 6:05 p.m. | NESN+ |
At Toronto Blue Jays | Friday, March 22 | 1:07 p.m. | — |
At Pittsburgh PiratesSS | Saturday, March 23 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
Minnesota TwinsSS | Saturday, March 23 | 6:05 p.m. | NESN |
Atlanta Braves | Sunday, March 24 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN, ESPN+, MLB Network |
At Texas Rangers (in Arlington) | Monday, March 25 | 8:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
At Texas Rangers (in Arlington) | Tuesday, March 26 | 2:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
Data effective as of post date.
SS indicates a split-squad game.
How to watch the Boston Red Sox for free
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You can watch select Red Sox games for free on ABC and FOX with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. Use the FCC’s Reception Map Tool to find channels in your area, then visit our Best OTA Antennas page for recommended hardware. We like the Mohu Leaf 50 for its amplified 60-mile range and multi-directional design.
You can also take advantage of free daily MLB games on MLB.TV using a standard MLB.com account. Otherwise, services like DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and YouTube TV often offer free streaming trials.
How to watch the Boston Red Sox FAQ
What streaming service has Red Sox games?
All live TV streaming services with national MLB channels show some Red Sox games, but Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM are the only ones that offer NESN. You can also stream live games via NESN 360 and MLB.TV—depending on your location.
What is the cheapest way to watch the Red Sox?
The cheapest way to watch the Red Sox depends on your location and the amount of games you want to see. An OTA antenna can get you some games without a monthly TV subscription. But NESN 360 is the best in-market service, while MLB.TV is ideal for out-of-market fans—both cost $29.99 a month.
How can I watch NESN live?
NESN is available through many New England–based cable providers and DIRECTV. In-market viewers can also stream the channel via NESN 360, Fubo, and DIRECTV STREAM.
Can I watch the Red Sox on YouTube TV?
Yes, you can watch nationally televised Red Sox games on YouTube TV that air on FOX, FS1, ESPN, and TBS. Unfortunately, YouTube TV doesn’t offer MLB Network or MLB.TV as an add-on.
How can I watch the Red Sox on Sling TV?
You can watch nationally televised Red Sox games on Sling TV. But you’ll need the Sling Orange + Blue plan to get ESPN and FOX Sports channels together, while MLB Network is available in the Sports Extra add-on.
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