NESN to broadcast 33 Hartford Yard Goats Games from Dunkin’ Park in 2026

The Hartford Yard Goats announced Wednesday that NESN and NESN+ will televise 33 of the team’s games live from Dunkin’ Park (1214 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103) during the 2026 season, marking the third consecutive year the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies will appear on the regional sports network.

Every home series this season will feature at least one game on NESN platforms, with 24 contests scheduled on NESN+ and nine on NESN. The first NESN+ broadcast is set for Friday, April 3, while the first NESN game will air Thursday, April 16. Full schedules are available from the Yard Goats, though games are subject to change.

“NESN is a favorite in so many homes and restaurant venues, and we look forward to continuing our partnership,” Yard Goats President Tim Restall said. “We are absolutely thrilled to have so many of our games televised on the NESN platforms again this season and the opportunity for fans to watch throughout New England.”

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The Yard Goats’ broadcasts will once again be called by Jeff Dooley and Dan Lovallo. Dooley, the team’s play-by-play voice since 2016, made his Major League broadcasting debut in 2023 as a fill-in announcer for the Colorado Rockies. Lovallo, a longtime Connecticut sports and news personality, will join Dooley in the booth for pregame coverage starting at the top of the hour for each televised game.

NESN is the regional home of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, PWHL Boston Fleet, and the Worcester Red Sox, and carries hundreds of local college sports each year. Delivered throughout the six-state New England region, NESN and NESN+ are available via traditional TV providers, direct subscriptions, and streaming on the NESN 360 app. The network also offers NESN NATION, a free ad-supported streaming channel with live and original programming across multiple platforms.

The partnership gives the Yard Goats extensive exposure across New England, providing fans in multiple states the opportunity to watch Hartford’s games both at home and at venues throughout the region.

NESN Hartford Yard Goats broadcast schedule

Day/Date Opponent Air time Game time Network

Friday, April 3^rd Chesapeake 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Wednesday, April 15^th Richmond 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Thursday, April 16^th Richmond 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN

Saturday, April 18^th Richmond 6:00 PM 6:10 PM NESN+

Tuesday, April 28^th Reading 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Thursday, April 30^th Reading 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN

Sunday, May 3^rd Reading 1:00 PM 1:10 PM NESN+

Thursday, May 14^th Portland 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Friday, May 15^th Portland 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Saturday, May 16^th Portland 6:00 PM 6:10 PM NESN+

Sunday, May 17^th Portland 1:00 PM 1:10 PM NESN+

Friday, May 29^th Altoona 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Sunday, May 31^st Altoona 1:00 PM 1:10 PM NESN+

Wednesday, June 10^th New Hampshire 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN

Thursday, June 11^th New Hampshire 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN

Sunday, June 14^th New Hampshire 1:00 PM 1:10 PM NESN

Saturday, June 27^th Portland 6:00 PM 6:10 PM NESN+

Sunday, June 28^th Portland 1:00 PM 1:10 PM NESN+

Thursday, July 9^th Binghamton 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Friday, July 10^th Binghamton 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+ (potential)

Tuesday, July 28^th New Hampshire 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Wednesday, July 29^th New Hampshire 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Thursday, July 30^th New Hampshire 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Friday, July 31^st New Hampshire 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Sunday, August 2^nd New Hampshire 1:00 PM 1:10 PM NESN

Wednesday, August 12^th Erie 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Thursday, August 20^th Somerset 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Saturday, August 22^nd Somerset 6:00 PM 6:10 PM NESN

Sunday, August 23^rd Somerset 1:00 PM 1:10 PM NESN

Wednesday, Sept. 2^nd Reading 6:30 PM 6:30 PM NESN+

Thursday, Sept. 3^rd Reading 6:30 PM 6:30 PM NESN+

Friday, Sept. 4^th Reading 7:00 PM 7:10 PM NESN+

Saturday, Sept. 5^th Reading 6:00 PM 6:10 PM NESN

Sunday, Sept 6^th Reading 1:00 PM 1:10 PM NESN+

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