On March 21, 1984, with only a handful of paid subscribers tuning in, NESN came to life with a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers from Florida. The company has experienced incredible growth since its humble beginnings to become the most-watched sports network in New England and the highest-rated regional sports network in the country, available in over four million homes throughout the six-state region. The network’s award-winning production team was the first regional to deliver every MLB and NHL game and every studio program in high definition.
Beginning in March 2008, NESN celebrates its 25th year with special programming throughout the year.
- NESN 25 Moments
A series of vignettes highlight the most memorable events and people that have made up the rich history of the network. Look for new NESN 25 Moments twice per month on NESN. - “Red Sox Memories”
A five-part Original NESN Entertainment presentation chronicles the Red Sox ‘October Heroes’, ‘Characters and Rookies’ and unveils the Red Sox all-time greatest teams by position. "Red Sox Memories" airs every Tuesday night after "SportsDesk" through May 20. - NESN’s 2500th Red Sox game
When the Red Sox play at Seattle on May 27 at 10 p.m., it will mark the 2500th Red Sox telecast in NESN’s history. Watch for special guests and features throughout the night. - “NESN 25: 25 Years of New England Sports through the Eyes of NESN”
A special one-hour documentary will air during the Major League Baseball All-Star break.
