It’s a new era for the Boston Celtics after the team traded Jaylen Brown. Now with Paul George on the team as a result of the trade, watching the Celtics has gotten a whole lot more interesting in 2026-2027.
Jayson Tatum returned at the tail end of last season and looked pretty good. With him 100% healthy and the additions of Brown and George, the Celtics are poised to make noise in the Eastern Conference.
Whether you’re a lifelong Celtics fan or a casual viewer, use our comprehensive viewing guide to make sure you don’t miss a beat. Keep reading for all the details on how to watch the Celtics on TV this season.
What channels have Boston Celtics games?
Boston Celtics games air nationally across ABC, NBC, ESPN, and NBA TV. Select games will also stream on Amazon Prime and Peacock Premium. For locally broadcasted games, fans within the Celtics’ home market need NBC Sports Boston, while out-of-market viewers can rely on NBA League Pass.
If you live far from New England, you may watch select games on your local NBA team’s TV affiliate when the Celtics come to town.
Pro tip: Live Celtics radio coverage is available on the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Otherwise, you can get audio-only coverage via NBA League Pass Audio for $9.99 per season.
Boston Celtics 2026-2027 TV schedule
The Celtics are guaranteed at least 27 national TV games in 2026-2027. The biggest reason fans should follow the schedule is to see how Boston will fare as Tatum assumes the role of the true No. 1 option on the team.
The full 82-game season is below, and details what channels and services the Celtics will be on.
NBA - Boston Celtics Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | |||
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Oct. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
October | |||
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 3:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, Oct. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Monday, Oct. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
November | |||
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 3:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Nov. 2 | 8:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Nov. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Nov. 8 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Nov. 15 | 6:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Nov. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 21 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Nov. 22 | 8:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, Nov. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Nov. 29 | 4:00 p.m. | ||
Monday, Nov. 30 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
December | |||
Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Dec. 13 | 3:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Dec. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Dec. 25 | 2:30 p.m. | ||
Monday, Dec. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Dec. 30 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
January | |||
At Utah Jazz | Friday, Jan. 1 | 9:30 p.m. | TBD |
Saturday, Jan. 2 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
At Phoenix Suns | Monday, Jan. 4 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD |
Thursday, Jan. 7 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
At LA Clippers | Saturday, Jan. 9 | 10:30 p.m. | TBD |
Monday, Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Jan. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Jan. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Jan. 18 | 3:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Jan. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Jan. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Jan. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Jan. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Jan. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Jan. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Jan. 31 | 6:00 p.m. | TBD | |
February | |||
Tuesday, Feb. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Feb. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Friday, Feb. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Feb. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Feb. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Feb. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Friday, Feb. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Feb. 14 | 1:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Feb. 17 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Feb. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Feb. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
March | |||
Tuesday, March 2 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, March 5 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, March 7 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, March 9 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, March 11 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Sunday, March 14 | Noon | ||
Tuesday, March 16 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, March 18 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, March 21 | 3:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, March 23 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, March 24 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
At Miami Heat | Saturday, March 27 | 8:00 p.m. | |
Sunday, March 28 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, March 30 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
April | |||
Thursday, April 1 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, April 4 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, April 7 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, April 9 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, April 11 | 6:00 p.m. | TBD |
How to watch the Boston Celtics for free
You can watch the Boston Celtics for free when games air on ABC and NBC. You’ll need an over-the-air (OTA) antenna to pick up your local ABC and NBC stations, but it’s the only way to tune in without a TV subscription. On the plus side, ABC also carries the NBA Finals.
If you’re eager to watch more Celtics games for free, exploring live TV streaming trials is your next best bet. Services like DIRECTV and Fubo offer free trials. I prefer DIRECTV in this case because it carries every national NBA channel, plus NBC Sports Boston. But a free trial won’t cover more than a few games.
How to watch the Boston Celtics FAQ
How can I watch the Boston Celtics without cable?
You can watch the Boston Celtics without cable through any live TV streaming service that offers NBC Sports Boston, ESPN, and NBA TV. If NBC Sports Boston isn’t accessible in your region, NBA League Pass lets you stream out-of-market Celtics games. Additionally, you'll need subscriptions to Amazon Prime and Peacock Premium to watch games airing exclusively on those services.
What streaming app has Boston Celtics games?
Most live TV streaming services carry every channel necessary to watch Boston Celtics games — including NBC Sports Boston. However, you'll need an NBA League Pass subscription if you live outside the New England area. You can also get NBC Sports Boston as an add-on with any Peacock subscription.
Area the Boston Celtics on Amazon Prime?
Due to the NBA's media deal, the Boston Celtics will play at least seven games that will stream on Amazon Prime Video in 2026-2027.
Who makes up the NBC Sports Boston broadcast team?
Celtics coverage on NBC Sports Boston features play-by-play announcer Drew Carter, analyst Brian Scalabrine, and sideline reporters Abby Chin and Chris Forsberg.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com sports editor, Taylor Kujawa, conducted in-depth research to compile a comprehensive list of every Boston Celtics game this season. After verifying the channel listings for each game, he determined the best providers for tuning in. He specifically looked at pricing, channel availability, and user friendliness.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
