Boston Sports: Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins

Boston sports fans have a lot to track on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026: the Bruins host the Flyers at TD Garden this afternoon, the Celtics play their second preseason game tonight against the 76ers, the New England Revolution host Seattle at Gillette Stadium, and the Patriots face the Raiders on Sunday. The Red Sox, meanwhile, are already in offseason mode. This hub gives you a dated snapshot of each team, the schedule highlights ahead, the venues, and every Boston Report sports story organized by team. Facts below are as of Oct. 10, 2026 and are linked to the sources we relied on. For city coverage around games, see Boston News; for pre- and post-game food, try our Boston restaurants guide.

Red Sox: 87-75 and out in the Wild Card Series

The Red Sox finished the 2026 regular season 87-75, third in the AL East, and reached the postseason as a wild card, according to Baseball-Reference. They were swept in two games by the Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series, losing 9-0 on Sept. 29 and 9-2 on Sept. 30, per MLB.com. MLB.com also noted the Sox dug out of a 32-46 hole with a 32-5 run from June 25 to Aug. 7 that included a franchise-tying 15-game winning streak. Boston clinched its playoff berth on Sept. 20, becoming the fourth team in major-league history to do so after being 14 or more games below .500, according to Wikipedia’s season summary. Fenway Park drew 2,827,315 fans, fourth among the 15 AL clubs.

On the sideline, Alex Cora managed until April 25, and Chad Tracy was interim manager until he was made permanent on Sept. 22. After the season ended, the club exercised chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s 2029 and 2030 options and named Tracy the 49th manager in club history (Red Sox via MLB.com). Our coverage: Red Sox Fall 9-0 to Yankees in Wild Card Game 1, Red Sox Close Regular Season; Yankees Wild Card Next, Red Sox Clinch No. 5 Seed, Set Yankees Wild Card and Red Sox Offseason 2026: Anthony, Lockout and Needs.

Patriots: 2-2 and home to the Raiders Sunday

As of Oct. 10, the Patriots are 2-2, according to patriots.com: a 10-13 loss at Seattle in Week 1, a 20-3 home win over Pittsburgh on Sept. 20, a 35-6 loss at Jacksonville and a 29-26 win at Buffalo on Oct. 4. They host the 3-1 Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium on CBS and 98.5 The Sports Hub. The team’s game preview notes the Raiders beat New England 20-13 last season in the opener, the first Las Vegas win in four tries at Gillette, and that a win would give the Patriots their first 2-0 home start since 2020 (Patriots Week 5 preview). New England entered the week 30th in scoring at 16.3 points per game but sixth in total defense. The Friday injury report listed quarterback Drake Maye (right shoulder) with no game status given (Patriots injury report).

Upcoming highlights from the team schedule: Week 6 at 1 p.m. on Oct. 18, a Thursday-night game on Prime Video on Oct. 22, the Packers on Nov. 8, the Vikings at Gillette on Thursday, Dec. 10, and a Monday-night trip to Kansas City on Dec. 21. Read Patriots vs Raiders Week 5: Injuries, Weather, Keys, Patriots Lose to Jaguars 35-6 as Maye Turnovers Mount and Patriots Place Greg Van Roten on IR Ahead of Bills.

Celtics: preseason under way, opener Oct. 20

The Celtics won their preseason opener 124-113 at Cleveland on Oct. 8 with their starters resting; Luka Garza had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Devin Carter added 17 off the bench (Celtics.com). Tonight, Oct. 10, they host Philadelphia at 8 p.m. at TD Garden, the first Boston visit for Jaylen Brown as a 76er; Boston 25 reported that Brown was traded to Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks (Boston 25 News). The Hornets visit on Oct. 14 and the Celtics close the preseason at Philadelphia on Oct. 16.

The regular season opens Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Detroit (3 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock), a matchup of the East’s two best records last season, per NBA.com. The home opener is Friday, Oct. 23 against the defending champion Knicks at 7 p.m. on Prime Video, according to ESPN’s schedule. More: Celtics vs 76ers Preseason: Oct. 10 TD Garden Preview and Celtics Post 21-Man Training Camp Roster for 2026.

Bruins: 3-2-0 and first in the Atlantic

The Bruins are 3-2-0 and lead the Atlantic Division, per ESPN. They opened with a 3-0 win over the Rangers on Sept. 29, won 4-3 in overtime at Winnipeg, lost at Minnesota and to Ottawa, and beat Utah 6-1 on Oct. 8, when David Pastrnak had four points and Jeremy Swayman made 36 saves (NHL.com recap). They host the Flyers at 1 p.m. today, then begin a four-game western swing: San Jose on Oct. 13, Anaheim on Oct. 16, Los Angeles on Oct. 17 and Dallas on Oct. 20. A season-long six-game homestand runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 5, per the Bruins schedule release. Forward JJ Peterka, acquired June 27, faced his former team on Oct. 8. See Bruins vs Flyers: Oct. 10 Preview After 6-1 Win Over Utah, Bruins Blank Rangers 3-0 in Season Opener at TD Garden and David Pastrnak Named Bruins Captain for 2026-27 Season.

New England Revolution: second in the East

The Revolution are second in the Eastern Conference with 46 points (14 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses) as of Oct. 10, with seven regular-season games left, per the club’s match preview and Playoffs Wiki. They host Seattle at Gillette Stadium tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on Marvel Night, streaming on Apple TV, after a 3-0 loss at Real Salt Lake (our recap). Nine of their 14 wins have come at home. The regular season ends Nov. 7 at Orlando.

Venues and getting there

Fenway Park (Red Sox): home of the Sox; attendance this season was 2,827,315.
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (Patriots and Revolution): both teams play here this weekend.
TD Garden (Celtics and Bruins): the Celtics and Bruins both play there today, so expect crowds around North Station. For transit disruptions, see our Boston transportation guide.

Frequently asked questions

When do the Patriots play next?

Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. ET against the Raiders at Gillette Stadium on CBS.

When does the Celtics regular season start?

Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Detroit, 3 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock; the home opener is Oct. 23 against the Knicks.

Did the Red Sox make the playoffs in 2026?

Yes, as a wild card, but they lost the AL Wild Card Series to the Yankees 2-0.

Where can I watch the Revolution?

Every match streams on Apple TV; radio is on 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2.

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