You can watch Boston Celtics games this season on a mix of NBC Sports Boston, national TV networks (ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV), and major streaming services like Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, and NBA League Pass, depending on where you live and whether the game is national or local.

Boston Celtics Where to Watch

(Quick Scoop)

1. Basic breakdown (home vs. elsewhere)

  • If you live in New England (local market): Most regular-season Celtics games air on NBC Sports Boston.
  • If you live outside New England: You’ll mostly rely on NBA League Pass for non‑national games, plus any game that’s on national TV in your area.
  • National TV games (everywhere): These show up on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, NBC, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video under the NBA’s latest media deal.

Think of it like this: local fans = NBC Sports Boston first, everyone else = NBA League Pass + national channels.

2. Main channels and streamers

Here’s a quick look at where Celtics games show up most often in 2025–26.

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Platform / Channel What you get
NBC Sports Boston Most regular-season Celtics games in the New England region, local broadcast crew and coverage.
ABC & ESPN Nationally televised games, marquee matchups, and playoff coverage.
NBC & Peacock New national package; some games on NBC broadcast and some exclusively on Peacock streaming.
Amazon Prime Video Multiple Celtics games each season as part of the new NBA deal, plus option to add NBA League Pass.
NBA TV Additional national games, usually not exclusive but a good extra option.
NBA League Pass Out-of-market streaming for nearly all Celtics games that aren’t blacked out nationally.

3. Best options by situation

A. You live in New England

To see “almost every game”:

  1. Get a live TV provider that carries NBC Sports Boston (examples include DIRECTV, Fubo, YouTube TV; availability varies by zip code).
  1. Make sure your plan also includes ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and NBC so you don't miss national games.
  1. Optional: Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video for games that stream exclusively there.

Many fans pair one streaming TV bundle (like YouTube TV or Fubo) with add-ons like Peacock or Prime so they don’t have to think about which game is where.

B. You live outside New England

  • Use NBA League Pass to watch most Celtics games, as long as they’re not on national TV in your area.
  • When a Celtics game is nationally televised, watch it on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, NBC, Peacock, or Prime Video , depending on how it’s listed that night.
  • Occasionally, if the Celtics visit your local team, the game may also appear on your local regional sports network.

4. Watching Celtics without cable

You don’t need traditional cable as long as your streaming mix covers the right channels.

Common setups fans use:

  • Live TV streaming services (for locals)
    • Pick one that includes NBC Sports Boston, ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and NBC in your area.
  • League Pass + basic streaming (for out-of-market fans)
    • NBA League Pass for most games, plus something with ABC/ESPN/NBC/NBA TV for national nights.
  • Free over‑the‑air (OTA) antenna
    • Lets you watch ABC and NBC games without a subscription, as long as you can get those channels where you live.

Some forum users also discuss using VPNs or juggling multiple services to find the best balance of price and coverage, reflecting how fragmented sports streaming has become.

5. How to know where tonight’s game is

  • Check the official Celtics schedule on NBA.com or ESPN , which lists TV and streaming info for each game.
  • Sites that specialize in TV sports schedules, like dedicated Celtics TV guide pages, summarize which channel or service has each game during the 2025–26 season.
  • Team and league social media accounts often post “where to watch” graphics on game days, which helps if you’re scrolling on your phone right before tip‑off.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.