NESN+ New England Sports Network Plus
United States
NESN+ New England Sports Network Plus serves as an overflow channel for live sports coverage in the United States, primarily airing events that cannot fit on the main NESN schedule. Its programming focuses on regional professional and collegiate athletics, with a heavy emphasis on baseball and hockey during their respective seasons. The channel also carries studio analysis, pre-game and post-game shows, and occasional documentaries tied to New England sports figures and teams. Viewers tuning in will find a straightforward lineup of game broadcasts and related sports content, without original entertainment or lifestyle programming.
NESN+ is available through cable and satellite providers across the region, and its schedule aligns with the live game calendar rather than a fixed weekly grid. Some streaming platforms carry the channel as part of a broader sports package, though availability varies by market. TV guide listings typically show the channel’s programming as it shifts to accommodate postponed games or additional coverage, making it a secondary but functional option for fans following live action.
Schedule
00:00 - 02:30
Live: College Hockey
Bentley at Holy Cross
Sports, Hockey
From Hart Recreation Center in Worcester, Mass.
01:30 - 03:30
College Hockey
Minnesota-Duluth at Colorado College
Sports, Hockey
From Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo.
02:30 - 04:30
College Hockey
Minnesota-Duluth at Colorado College
Sports, Hockey
From Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo.
03:30 - 05:30
Red Sox Classics
Best of Pedro Martinez: Yankees at Red Sox
Sports, Baseball
Pedro Martinez pitches 8 innings, giving up no runs and striking out 13, with Derek Lowe coming in and getting the save against the rival Yankees.
04:30 - 06:30
Red Sox Classics
Best of Pedro Martinez: Yankees at Red Sox
Sports, Baseball
Pedro Martinez pitches 8 innings, giving up no runs and striking out 13, with Derek Lowe coming in and getting the save against the rival Yankees.
05:30 - 06:00
Red Sox Report
Celebrating Pedro
Sports, Baseball
The team's official television show. Features the best video content from Fenway Park and across Red Sox Nation.
06:00 - 07:00
World Poker Tour
WPT Choctaw: Part 3
Sports, Cards
High-stakes tournament poker from some of the world's famous casinos and card rooms.
06:30 - 07:00
Red Sox Report
Celebrating Pedro
Sports, Baseball
The team's official television show. Features the best video content from Fenway Park and across Red Sox Nation.
07:00 - 09:00
Hockey East Classics
2022 Men's Championship: UMass vs. UConn
Sports, Hockey
The UMass Minutemen win their second consecutive Hockey East Tournament Championship behind tournament MVP Bobby Trivigno's second period goal and Aaron Bohlinger's game-winning goal in overtime to take down UConn 2-1.
08:00 - 10:00
Hockey East Classics
2022 Men's Championship: UMass vs. UConn
Sports, Hockey
The UMass Minutemen win their second consecutive Hockey East Tournament Championship behind tournament MVP Bobby Trivigno's second period goal and Aaron Bohlinger's game-winning goal in overtime to take down UConn 2-1.
09:00 - 09:30
Dining Playbook With Billy and Jenny
PLAY Boston
Sports, Miscellaneous
Billy and Jenny are leveling up the fun at PLAY Boston, the city's newest arcade bar. Then, savoring small bites at a trendy new spot in Cambridge, and then a nostalgic trip down memory lane for the 30th anniversary at Stephanie's on Newbury.
10:00 - 10:30
Dining Playbook With Billy and Jenny
PLAY Boston
Sports, Miscellaneous
Billy and Jenny are leveling up the fun at PLAY Boston, the city's newest arcade bar. Then, savoring small bites at a trendy new spot in Cambridge, and then a nostalgic trip down memory lane for the 30th anniversary at Stephanie's on Newbury.
10:30 - 11:00
Meet Boston With Billy & Jenny
Winter Wonderland
Sports, Talk Show
Boston influencers showcase different areas of the city and off-the-radar things to do.
11:00 - 11:30
In Depth With Graham Bensinger
Mike Macdonald
Talk Shows, Sports
"In Depth" is in Seattle with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, fresh off a Super Bowl win; he reflects on his journey from an intern to a champion; Graham gets a tour of Macdonald's 10-acre property and chats with Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.Guests: Mike MacDonald..
11:30 - 12:00
Outside the Fame
David Andrews
Sports, Anthology
An in-depth look into the lives of current and former New England athletes that Boston fans may not otherwise have a chance to see.
12:00 - 12:30
Cruisin' New England
Gas Pumps and Coca-Cola
Sports, Automotive
Classic car collections, memorabilia and collectibles.
12:30 - 13:00
RVing Today
Local
13:00 - 13:30
The Drift
Sports, Boating
The best in boating lifestyles, marine products and destinations; a must follow for boat builders, enthusiasts and everyone else interested in learning about the world of sailing.
13:30 - 14:00
A Fishing Story
Reality TV
Veteran angler Ronnie Green shares his passion for fishing and celebrating the small things in life with entertaining guests who share their inspiring fish tales.
14:00 - 17:00
Live: VSiN College Football Tailgate Show
Sports, Football
17:00 - 20:30
Live: College Football
Wagner at Merrimack
Sports, Football
From Duane Stadium in North Andover, Mass.
20:30 - 21:00
UMass Sports Insider
Sports, Anthology
The official show of UMass Athletics; a look at the happenings of athletics and its coaches and student-athletes, featuring football, men's and women's basketball, hockey and more of the school's varsity sports.
21:00 - 23:00
College Hockey
Maine at Boston University
Sports, Hockey
From Agganis Arena in Boston, Mass.
23:00 - 01:00
Bruins: On This Day
October 31: Boston Bruins vs. Anaheim Ducks
Sports, Hockey
From 2013. Zdeno Chara ties the game with a power-play goal with 3 minutes left, and after a scoreless overtime they go to a shootout where Jarome Iginla scores the lone goal to give the Bruins a 3-2 win over the Ducks.