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How To Watch the Boston Red Sox in 2024

Can the Boston Red Sox go the distance? Find out by watching every moment this season on MLB channels like FOX, ESPN, TBS, and NESN.

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.

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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.

Want radio coverage? MLB At Bat has live audio of every Red Sox game without location blackouts. New England–based listeners can also catch games on select AM and FM stations via the team’s radio affiliates.

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.

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Opponent Day Time (ET) Channels
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
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

Get free local channels
Recommended antenna:
Mohu Leaf 50 ($39.99, one-time purchase*)
Red Sox channels:
ABC and FOX
Features:
All local broadcast channels

*CableTV.com utilizes paid Amazon links. Amazon.com Price; $39.99 (as of 3/4/24 10:15 a.m. CT). Read full disclaimer.

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.

Why you should trust us

Our sports experts meticulously reviewed this year’s Boston Red Sox schedule by compiling game times and channel listings. We used that data to compare MLB viewing options for Red Sox fans by examining popular TV providers’ pricing, channel lineups, and features.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

Disclaimer

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