NBC Sports Botston Named as Official Regional Broadcast Partner of the New England Free Jacks

Continuing to build on multiple years of double digit audience television growth, the New England Free Jacks are thrilled to announce NBC Sports Boston as the official regional  broadcast partner of the 2025 Major League Rugby season. NBC Sports Boston, home to both of New England’s reigning champions–Boston Celtics and the Free Jacks–will air all 16 Free Jacks regular season matches. This partnership ensures that Free Jacks rugby continues to reach millions of households across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, making it easier than ever for fans to catch the dynamic action of New England’s elite professional rugby team.

“All of us at NBC Sports Boston are looking forward to another great year partnering with the New England Free Jacks and we are thrilled to bring our audience the reigning MLR championship team’s 2025 season in their quest for a three-peat.” said Chris Wayland President & General Manager of NBC Boston.

Alex Magleby, Free Jacks Co-Founder and CEO. added, “We’re excited to continue to work and grow with NBC Sports Boston to ensure that the Free Jacks matches are available in homes and pubs across New England,” 

The Free Jacks are coming off back-to-back MLR championships, and the 2025 season promises to deliver another unforgettable slate of matches. From the thrilling home opener to intense rivalries, NBC Sports Boston will provide expansive coverage to fans across New England, elevating the Free Jacks efforts to exponentially grow rugby across the region.

Stay tuned for the full 2025 broadcast schedule, and get ready to join the excitement as the Free Jacks aim for their third straight championship title!

About the free jacks

The Free Jacks are greater Boston’s explosive and excitable professional rugby team competing in Major League Rugby (MLR), the premier North American professional competition, representing all the greatness of the six New England states on and off the field. The Free Jacks aim to create unforgettable in-person experiences at their home in Quincy, MA, and deliver dynamic digital content that delights and excites fans as a community-centric, world-class entertainment company. The core brand in the portfolio is The New England Free Jacks, the humble, hard-working, free-spirited MLR Champions. We never forget that life is better together, on and off the pitch. For more information, please visit www.FreeJacks.com.

About NBC SPORTS BOSTON

NBC Sports Boston reaches more than 4 million households in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Programming includes the Boston Celtics, Early Edition, Boston Sports Tonight, Celtics Post Up, Quick Slants, Football Day in New England including pre and post-game programs surrounding all Patriots games, CAA football, basketball and more. NBCSportsBoston.com and all of the network’s social media channels (@NBCSBoston) provide continuous news, video and in-depth, up-to-the-minute coverage of New England sports. Visit NBCSportsBoston.com for more information.

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