Boston Celtics Schedule 2026-27
The Celtics open the 2026-27 season Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Detroit, tipping off at 3 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. It's the first game of the whole NBA season. The home opener at TD Garden is Friday, Oct. 23 against the Knicks (7 PM ET, Prime Video).
A 3 PM tip on a Tuesday is the kind of game people miss. Put every Celtics game on your calendar now, with tip-off in your time zone and the channel on each one.
| Oct 14 Wed | Charlotte Hornets @ Boston Celtics | |||
| Oct 16 Fri | Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers | NBA TV | ||
| Oct 20 Tue | Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons | NBC | ||
| Oct 23 Fri | New York Knicks @ Boston Celtics | Amazon Prime Video | ||
| Oct 26 Mon | Chicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics | Local/Regional Broadcast |
Celtics 2026-27: games to circle
| Date | Game | Tip-off | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | at Detroit Pistons (season opener) | 3 PM ET | NBC, Peacock |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs New York Knicks (home opener) | 7 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Tue, Nov 24 | at Washington Wizards (NBA Cup) | 8 PM ET | NBC, Peacock |
| Fri, Dec 25 | vs Miami Heat | 2:30 PM ET | ABC, ESPN |
| Thu, Jan 21 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | 7:30 PM ET | Prime Video |
The Christmas game is the second of the day's five games. The Jan. 21 game is Jaylen Brown's first game back in Boston since the trade to Philadelphia.
See the NBA schedule 2026-27 and when the NBA season starts.
Where to watch Celtics games
Most Celtics games air on local TV in New England. National games are split by night: Peacock on Monday, NBC and Peacock on Tuesday, ESPN on Wednesday, Prime Video on Thursday (from January) and Friday, and ABC on weekends. Here's the full breakdown by night. Each game in your SportsCal calendar shows its channel and a link to watch.
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Celtics schedule FAQ
When do the Celtics play their first game of 2026-27?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Detroit Pistons. Tip-off is 3 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. It's the first game of the NBA season.
When is the Celtics home opener?
Friday, October 23, against the New York Knicks at TD Garden, 7 PM ET on Prime Video.
Do the Celtics play on Christmas Day?
Yes. The Miami Heat visit at 2:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN.
What channel are Celtics games on?
Most are on local TV in New England. National games are on NBC, Peacock, ESPN, ABC and Prime Video. Your calendar names the channel for every game.
How do I add the Celtics schedule to my iPhone?
Tap Subscribe on this page and Apple Calendar adds every Celtics game as a subscribed calendar that updates when games move. iPhone steps · Google Calendar steps. Want only home games? Use the Celtics home schedule.
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