Boston Celtics 2026–27 TV Schedule
Every game, every network — and exactly what it costs to watch.
The Boston Celtics tip off the 2026–27 season on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Oct 20. Of their 82 games, 31 are national broadcasts — 10 games on ESPN/ABC, 10 on NBC/Peacock, 7 on Prime Video, and 4 on NBA TV — while the remaining 49 air locally. Local games air on NBC Sports Boston. National games land on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video in year two of the NBA's new media deals, and out-of-market fans can stream every non-national game with NBA League Pass.
Schedule, channels and prices updated
In the Boston market
Outside the market
List prices, subscribing only in the months with national games and cancelling in between. League Pass is $109.99 for the season. Already have Amazon Prime? Subtract that line. “+ local TV” means you also need a cable, live-TV or direct subscription that carries the local channel.
What channel is the Boston Celtics game on?
Of their 80 scheduled games, 49 on NBC Sports Boston, 8 on NBC, 7 on ESPN, 7 on Prime, 4 on NBA TV, 3 on ABC and 2 on Peacock. The schedule above lists the channel for every game.
How can I watch the Boston Celtics without cable?
49 local games air on NBC Sports Boston. Without cable, look for a live-TV streaming service that carries NBC Sports Boston. National games need ESPN Unlimited in Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar ($127.96), Peacock in Nov, Jan ($15.98), Prime Video in Oct, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr ($45), NBA TV in Nov, Jan, Mar ($29.97) — about $218.91 if you subscribe only in those months, while 11 games on ABC and NBC are free with an antenna.
How can I watch the Celtics out of market?
NBA League Pass streams every non-national Celtics game if you live outside the Boston market — $109.99 for the season this season. National games are blacked out on League Pass, so add those services in the months they air.
How much does it cost to watch every Celtics game?
About $218.91 plus local TV in the Boston market, or about $328.90 outside it, using list prices and subscribing only in the months with games.
When does the Celtics season start?
The Boston Celtics open on Oct 20 on the road against the Detroit Pistons, and their regular season runs through Apr 11.
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