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TAMPA, Fla. – Atlantic Division rivals clash as the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins in the NHL Stadium Series today – Sunday, Feb. 1 – at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.

How do I watch Bruins vs. Lightning for free?

This Stadium Series game will broadcast live on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $40 off your first month.

FuboTV has a free trial and $25 off your first month.

The most flexible option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.

This game is also available on the ESPN app streaming service, which now offers an Unlimited Plan for $29.99 per month (or $299.99 for entire year) and the Select Plan for $12.99 per month (or $129.99 for entire year). The ESPN app replicates its previous coverage of select games and broadcasts on ESPN Plus.

Here are five storylines to watch for today’s game:

1. Bruins enter the game with strong momentum

The Boston Bruins are on a successful run, winning 10 of their last 12 games and securing 21 of a possible 24 points. This performance has positioned them in the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

2. Lightning are the hottest team in the NHL

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been dominant, losing only once in their last 18 games and tying for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. During this surge, they have collected 33 out of a possible 36 points.

3. Key offensive players are on scoring tears

Boston’s Morgan Geekie has broken a slump by scoring five goals and three assists in his last six games. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov has been exceptional over his team’s 18-game hot streak, tallying 14 goals and 26 assists.

4. A key defenseman may return for Tampa Bay

Defenseman Victor Hedman, who has been out since December 9 with an elbow injury, could return to the Lightning’s lineup for the game. He has accumulated 12 assists this season.

5. The game will be played in a unique outdoor setting

The Atlantic Division rivals will face off at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This game is part of the NHL Stadium Series, which has hosted many outdoor hockey games in stadiums throughout the years.

Here’s more information on how to watch Bruins vs. Lightning on TV and streaming services.

What: NHL Stadium Series 2026: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

When: Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. Eastern

Where: Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, Fla.

Channel: ESPN

Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $40 off your first month), Sling TV (half off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass) and ESPN Streaming