NESN and WPRI-TV to return as broadcast partners, two games to feature on national TV
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (March 5, 2026) – Rhode Island FC announced today its full TV broadcast schedule for the 2026 season, which includes a pair of nationally-televised games on CBS Sports Network, an expanded slate of 15 home games locally aired on WPRI-TV’s myRITV, and 18 games on NESN, who will return as the Ocean State club’s exclusive regional broadcaster. All 30 non-nationally televised games will be available via livestream on ESPN Select (formerly ESPN+) or the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
“We are excited to continue working with our local and regional broadcast partners to release our most comprehensive broadcast plan to date,” said Rhode Island FC Interim President Sean Carey. “From local to national air, we are proud to showcase our games on NESN, myRITV and CBS Sports Network. Fans from all over the country will have accessible options to watch all of our games.”
Expanding from its five games in 2025, WPRI-TV’s myRITV will air 15 Rhode Island FC home games in 2026, beginning with its 401 Night vs. Detroit City FC on Saturday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m. From there, RIFC’s exclusive local broadcast partner will carry all but two home games at Centreville Bank Stadium, including Rhode Island FC’s annual Beat Hartford Night when it hosts regional rival Hartford Athletic on Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. It will close out its 15-game broadcast slate when it airs RIFC’s annual Fan Appreciation Night vs. defending USL Championship title winner Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
“We’re excited to continue building our partnership with RIFC, “ said Joe Abouzeid, Vice President and General Manager WPRI 12, FOX Providence, myRITV, and the CW Providence. “Bringing live Rhode Island FC matches to over-the-air television reinforces our commitment to connecting the club with local fans and making the excitement of their matches accessible to the entire community.”
In addition to myRITV, NESN will return in 2026 as Rhode Island FC’s exclusive regional broadcast partner, airing six games on NESN and 11 on NESN+. The network will carry 16 of the club’s 17 road games this season and two of its home games, including its Home Opener vs. expansion team Sporting Club Jacksonville on Saturday, March 14 at 4 p.m. (NESN). It will also carry RIFC’s rivalry game vs. Hartford Athletic on July 18 (NESN+), which it will simulcast with myRITV. Local fans can also access games via NESN’s streaming service, NESN 360, by logging in with their TV provider or subscribing directly at nesn360.com.
Rhode Island FC will feature nationally on CBS Sports Network twice this season. The network will carry RIFC’s first Group Stage game in the 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup, beginning when the Ocean State club travels to Hartford Athletic to open the tournament on April 25 at 7 p.m. One month later, Centreville Bank Stadium will take the national stage on May 23 when the Rhode Island FC plays host to expansion team Brooklyn FC at 7:30 p.m.
With the exception of the two nationally-broadcasted games, all 32 other RIFC games will also stream on ESPN Select and the CBS Sports Golazo Network. Three RIFC games will stream for free on Golazo, while the remaining 29 games will air on ESPN Select.
Rhode Island FC 2026 TV Broadcast Schedule
| DAY | DATE | KICK (ET) | OPPONENT | OUTLET | STREAM |
| Saturday | March 14 | 4:00 p.m. | Sporting Club Jacksonville | NESN | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | March 21 | 4:00 p.m. | Louisville City FC | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | March 28 | 7:00 p.m. | Miami FC | NESN** | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | April 4 | 4:00 p.m. | Detroit City FC | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | April 11 | 7:00 p.m. | Lexington SC | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Wednesday | April 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Battery | myRITV | GOLAZO |
| Saturday | April 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Hartford Athletic* | CBSSN | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | May 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Birmingham Legion FC | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | May 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rowdies | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | May 16 | 4:00 p.m. | Portland Hearts of Pine* | NESN | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | May 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Brooklyn FC | CBSSN | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | May 30 | 7:00 p.m. | Indy Eleven | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | June 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Westchester SC* | myRITV | GOLAZO |
| Saturday | June 13 | 6:00 p.m. | Loudoun United FC | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | July 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Orange County SC | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Wednesday | July 8 | 10:30 p.m. | Sacramento Republic FC | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | July 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Brooklyn FC* | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | July 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Hartford Athletic | NESN+/myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | July 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Aug. 1 | 8:00 p.m. | Birmingham Legion FC | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Aug. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Aug. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rowdies | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Aug. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Monterey Bay FC | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Aug. 29 | 8:30 p.m. | FC Tulsa | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m | Louisville City FC | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Sept. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | Sporting Club Jacksonville | NESN+ | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Miami FC | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Sept. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | Charleston Battery | NESN | ESPN Select |
| Wednesday | Sept. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Indy Eleven | myRITV | GOLAZO |
| Saturday | Oct. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | Brooklyn FC | NESN | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Oct. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | Detroit City FC | NESN | ESPN Select |
| Wednesday | Oct. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Loudoun United FC | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Oct. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | myRITV | ESPN Select |
| Saturday | Oct. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | Hartford Athletic | NESN | ESPN Select |
*USL Prinx Tires Cup Group Stage
**Tape Delay: Sunday 3/29
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