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Boston fans pay $100–$120/month on Comcast just to keep NESN and NBC Sports Boston. PlayMaxTV delivers every Celtics, Bruins, Patriots, and Red Sox game — plus 25,000+ other channels — for a fraction of that cost with no cable contract and no blackouts.
Boston is one of the most passionate sports cities in North America — and also one of the most expensive for cable TV. Comcast Xfinity dominates the Greater Boston market, charging $90–$120/month for packages that include NESN and NBC Sports Boston. Add internet and equipment fees and most households pay $180–$220/month.
NESN is the crux of the problem. It's the home of Celtics and Bruins local broadcasts, and it's locked behind cable or satellite paywalls. YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV don't carry NESN. DirecTV Stream does — at $84.99+/month with a two-year contract. Cord-cutters in Boston have historically had no good options for local sports.
Until now. PlayMaxTV is a premium IPTV service that delivers NESN, NBC Sports Boston, and every national sports network over your existing internet connection — no cable box, no satellite dish, no contract.
NESN carries local Celtics games throughout the NBA regular season (October–April) and into the playoffs. National games air on ESPN, TNT, and ABC. PlayMaxTV includes all of these — meaning you won't miss a single game whether it's a local NESN broadcast or an ESPN primetime matchup.
NESN is the Bruins' flagship home, airing the majority of games during the NHL regular season and playoffs. National Bruins games appear on ESPN and TNT. With PlayMaxTV, both NESN and all national NHL broadcasters are included in every plan.
Patriots games are broadcast on CBS, Fox, ESPN (Monday Night Football), NBC (Sunday Night Football), and NFL Network (Thursday Night Football). PlayMaxTV carries all five, plus NFL RedZone for simultaneous scoring updates across every Sunday game. Local CBS and NBC affiliates for the Greater Boston market are also included.
NESN carries the bulk of Red Sox games during the 162-game MLB season, with national broadcasts on ESPN, Fox, TBS, and MLB Network. PlayMaxTV delivers all of these in one subscription — watch every Red Sox game from Opening Day through October.
| Service | Monthly Cost | NESN | All Sports Nets | 4K | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayMaxTV | From $20 | ✅ Included | ✅ All channels | ✅ Yes | ❌ None |
| Comcast Xfinity | $90–$120+ | ✅ Yes | ✅ Most | ⚠️ Some | ✅ 1–2 year |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ None |
| Hulu Live TV | $82.99 | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ No | ❌ None |
| DirecTV Stream | $84.99+ | ✅ Yes | ✅ Most | ⚠️ Some | ✅ 2 year |
Yes. PlayMaxTV includes NESN in its channel lineup. You don't need Comcast or any cable provider — just a broadband internet connection and a PlayMaxTV subscription.
Yes. PlayMaxTV streams over your internet connection and is compatible with Comcast Xfinity internet, Verizon Fios, and all other ISPs serving the Boston area.
Yes. All NFL broadcasters — CBS, Fox, ESPN, NBC, and NFL Network — are included in every PlayMaxTV plan, covering every regular season and playoff Patriots game.
Yes — PlayMaxTV offers a free 24-hour trial with full access to all channels including NESN and ESPN. No credit card required.
10–15 Mbps for HD streams. 25+ Mbps for 4K. Most Comcast internet and Fios plans in Boston well exceed these requirements.
Stop paying $100+/month to Comcast for channels you don't watch. PlayMaxTV gives you NESN, ESPN, and every sports channel for a fraction of the cost.
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