logo
NESN to launch ‘NESN Nation,' free streaming channel

NESN to launch ‘NESN Nation,' free streaming channel

Boston Globe20-02-2025

But NESN Nation will feature more than 30 hours of live programming a week, including four Red Sox spring training games: February 23, March 2, March 9, and March 23. Those games will be available on all of the aforementioned platforms other than Twitch.
The latter two spring games will also be available on Samsung TV Plus, which will add NESN Nation in the coming weeks.
Advertisement
'Obviously our rights are limited to our geographical territories, but at the outset we are super excited about launching with four Red Sox spring training games,'' said David Wisnia, NESN's president and CEO. 'As this continues to evolve, we'll look at other opportunities with the Bruins regular season, with the Red Sox, or any other live content on the college side to continue to expand our offerings.'
It should be emphasized that NESN Nation is not a replacement for the NESN 360 app or the streaming service or cable provider viewers subscribe to in order to watch Bruins and Red Sox games, but rather a companion or complement, with the purpose of expanding content options to New England sports fans outside of the New England market.
'In today's shifting environment it's critical that we look for ways to reach our viewers where they are and not just limited to the Northeast,'' said Wisnia. 'In the close to four months I've been [at NESN], I can't tell you how many times people outside of Boston, outside of our coverage area, have come to me and said, 'hey how do I connect with your brands?' Whether it's the Red Sox, whether it's the Bruins or anything else in our arsenal, this is an opportunity to do that.'
Rather than having a grid or menu of content to choose from, as one would on many streaming services, NESN Nation will function as a 24/7, programmed channel.
Advertisement
Programming that will be available in the coming days and weeks includes:
▪ Live streams of Bruins morning and pregame skates. Those will include morning skates on March 11 and 17, and pregame skates on February 25, March 4, and March 15.
▪ 'Unobstructed Views,' NESN's
alternate, commentary-driven game coverage show featuring Tuukka Rask, Patrice Bergeron and Andrew Raycroft.
▪ Six Athletes Unlimited women's basketball games.
▪ Liverpool FC coverage, including a weekly three-hour block featuring match highlights, recaps, and analysis plus team-produced behind the scenes content.
▪ Eight different video-enabled podcasts including 'Boston Has Entered the Chat' and 'Morning Bru.'
▪ Original and archived NESN features and documentaries, live press conferences, and other behind-the-scenes programming.
▪ Live game telecasts from select colleges.
▪ 'This Week in Hockey East,' a league-produced program previewing the most important games of the weekend.
Wisnia noted that viewership on free, advertiser-supported platforms (also known as FAST platforms – Tubi and Pluto are two of the more popular channels) increased 55 percent in 2024, with projections for continued rapid growth in the years ahead.
The 'free' aspect has growing appeal to sports fans who have grown increasingly frustrated by rising cable fees and streamers splintering carriage rights so that multiple subscriptions are required to watch, say, every Red Sox game.
'I think it's a business we want to be in and we need to be in as we look for new growth opportunities,' said Wisnia.
Chad Finn can be reached at

Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Red Sox and Rays meet in series rubber match
Red Sox and Rays meet in series rubber match

Yahoo

timean hour ago

  • Yahoo

Red Sox and Rays meet in series rubber match

Tampa Bay Rays (36-31, third in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (33-36, fourth in the AL East) Boston; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zack Littell (6-5, 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Red Sox: Walker Buehler (4-4, 5.18 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Sox -115, Rays -104; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series. Boston has a 33-36 record overall and an 18-17 record at home. The Red Sox have gone 15-7 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Tampa Bay has a 13-11 record in road games and a 36-31 record overall. The Rays have a 23-6 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. The teams square off Wednesday for the sixth time this season. The Red Sox lead the season series 3-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Ceddanne Rafaela has 10 doubles, two triples and six home runs for the Red Sox. Trevor Story is 12 for 38 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games. Advertisement Junior Caminero has 15 home runs, 12 walks and 41 RBIs while hitting .252 for the Rays. Yandy Diaz is 13 for 39 with two doubles, two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Red Sox: 5-5, .263 batting average, 5.04 ERA, outscored opponents by one run Rays: 7-3, .249 batting average, 3.46 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs INJURIES: Red Sox: Wilyer Abreu: 10-Day IL (oblique), Josh Winckowski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Burdi: 15-Day IL (knee), Justin Slaten: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Liam Hendriks: 15-Day IL (hip), Alex Bregman: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee), Masataka Yoshida: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kutter Crawford: 60-Day IL (knee), Tanner Houck: 15-Day IL (flexor), Chris Murphy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow) Advertisement Rays: Jonny Deluca: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Hunter Bigge: 15-Day IL (lat), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep), Richie Palacios: 10-Day IL (knee), Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Red Sox and Rays meet in series rubber match
Red Sox and Rays meet in series rubber match

Associated Press

timean hour ago

  • Associated Press

Red Sox and Rays meet in series rubber match

Tampa Bay Rays (36-31, third in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (33-36, fourth in the AL East) Boston; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zack Littell (6-5, 3.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Red Sox: Walker Buehler (4-4, 5.18 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Sox -115, Rays -104; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series. Boston has a 33-36 record overall and an 18-17 record at home. The Red Sox have gone 15-7 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Tampa Bay has a 13-11 record in road games and a 36-31 record overall. The Rays have a 23-6 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. The teams square off Wednesday for the sixth time this season. The Red Sox lead the season series 3-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Ceddanne Rafaela has 10 doubles, two triples and six home runs for the Red Sox. Trevor Story is 12 for 38 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games. Junior Caminero has 15 home runs, 12 walks and 41 RBIs while hitting .252 for the Rays. Yandy Diaz is 13 for 39 with two doubles, two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Red Sox: 5-5, .263 batting average, 5.04 ERA, outscored opponents by one run Rays: 7-3, .249 batting average, 3.46 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs INJURIES: Red Sox: Wilyer Abreu: 10-Day IL (oblique), Josh Winckowski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Burdi: 15-Day IL (knee), Justin Slaten: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Liam Hendriks: 15-Day IL (hip), Alex Bregman: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee), Masataka Yoshida: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kutter Crawford: 60-Day IL (knee), Tanner Houck: 15-Day IL (flexor), Chris Murphy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow) Rays: Jonny Deluca: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Hunter Bigge: 15-Day IL (lat), Shane McClanahan: 60-Day IL (tricep), Richie Palacios: 10-Day IL (knee), Alex Faedo: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nathan Lavender: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Pedro Martínez's Latest Comments Leave Red Sox Fans in Disbelief
Pedro Martínez's Latest Comments Leave Red Sox Fans in Disbelief

Yahoo

time4 hours ago

  • Yahoo

Pedro Martínez's Latest Comments Leave Red Sox Fans in Disbelief

Pedro Martínez's Latest Comments Leave Red Sox Fans in Disbelief originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the late Don Zimmer knows all too well, Pedro Martínez wore a Boston Red Sox uniform when their rivalry with the New York Yankees truly mattered. Advertisement Over two decades after his final Yankees-Red Sox game, Martínez has no problems praising the Bronx Bombers when credit is due. However, the Hall of Fame pitcher left his devoted fans flabbergasted with his analysis during Tuesday's Yankees-Kansas City Royals game. 'The thing that impresses me the most is how the Yankees [present] themselves,' Martínez wrote on Twitter/X. 'The culture that they have,' Martínez added. 'It's a presence unlike anybody else. It must be the pinstripes.' Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez in 1998RVR Photos-Imagn Images Did someone at the TBS studios in Georgia steal Martínez's phone? Has he finally seen the light, and he'll report to Yankee Stadium this summer in a replica Derek Jeter jersey? Advertisement Either way, Red Sox fans aren't thrilled with their longtime ace. 'Did I just read a tweet where Pedro is talking good about the Yankees???' one fan wrote. Added another: ' me, WHAT? Is Pedro heavily medicated right now? This is not the Pedro I remember.' Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez in 2019Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images Plenty of Yankees fans, understandably, welcomed Martínez to their fanbase. Evidently, all is forgiven when a Red Sox great praises a team for their 'presence.' 'Blink twice if you're in danger,' an X/Twitter user quipped. 'We are living in the End Times,' another fan bemoaned. Related: MLB Makes Aaron Judge Announcement During Yankees-Royals Game Related: Yankees Announce Pitching Injury Before Royals Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into the world of global news and events? Download our app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store