AMESBURY, Mass. – Hockey East and NESN have released an initial slate of games that will air on the region's top sports network during the 2025-26 season. Maine will be featured on NESN at least seven times during the regular season, starting with this Saturday's clash with Boston University.
 
The Black Bears make their NESN debut with the 7:30 p.m. against the Terriers on Saturday, Nov. 1. Maine's road games at UMass (Nov. 7) and Boston College (Nov. 21) will both air on the network. The first Buffalo Wild Wings Border Battle of 2025-26 will air on NESN on Dec. 5 when Maine hosts New Hampshire. Three more road contests – at Providence College (Jan. 9), at UMass Lowell (Jan. 23) and at Boston University (Feb. 6) – will also air on NESN.

Coverage of the women's and men's postseason begins in late February. Full details surrounding the postseason will be announced at a later date. The schedule concludes when Hockey East returns to TD Garden for the men's tournament semifinals and championship.
 
Further games will be announced at a later date. The schedule is tentative and subject to change.

In addition to being available on NESN and NESN+, fans in New England can stream all games aired on the network by downloading the NESN 360 app and logging in with a participating TV provider or directly subscribing. Visit NESN360.com to learn more.