2025-26 BOSTON CELTICS NBA Schedule, Dates, Start Times for Every Game

BOSTON CELTICS 2025–26 NBA Schedule, Dates, Game Start Times, How to watch, TV Channels, listings

Season Overview

82 games, Oct 22, 2025–Apr 12, 2026. Opener: vs. 76ers, Oct 22, 7:30 PM ET. Home opener: same. Last game: vs. Magic, Apr 12, ~7:00 PM ET (TBD). Key game: @ Warriors, Jan 25, 8:00 PM ET. With roster changes post-Tatum’s injury, which matchup might define the Celtics’ new identity?

Opener TV

TV: NBC Sports Boston (local), ESPN (national).
Options: NBA League Pass, Fubo, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Sling (Sports Extra).
Why might the NBA choose a 76ers-Celtics opener for national exposure?

Key Game TV

Game: @ Warriors, Jan 25, 8:00 PM ET.
TV: TNT (national).
Options: NBA League Pass, Fubo, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Sling (Sports Extra).
What makes this road game against Golden State a pivotal test for Boston?

Last Game TV

TV: Likely NBC Sports Boston (local) or national (ESPN/TNT, TBD).
Options: NBA League Pass, Fubo, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Sling.
How could the final game’s coverage shape playoff expectations?

Other TV Channels

Local: NBC Sports Boston (most games). National: ESPN (e.g., Oct 22), ABC, TNT, NBA TV, NBC/Peacock (e.g., Nov 11 @ 76ers, 8:00 PM ET), Prime Video (e.g., Oct 24 @ Knicks). Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub. How do 25 national broadcasts reflect the Celtics’ market draw despite roster turnover?

Viewing Options

NBA League Pass (out-of-market), Fubo (includes NBC Sports Boston), YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Sling (Sports Extra), MAX. Free trials available. Which option best fits your setup for following the new-look Celtics?

2025-26 BOSTON CELTICS NBA Regular Season Schedule

All Times in Local and the in ET

1. Wed, Oct 22, 2025 – Philadelphia – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

2. Fri, Oct 24, 2025 – at New York – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

3. Sun, Oct 26, 2025 – at Detroit – 3:30 PM Local / 3:30 PM ET

4. Mon, Oct 27, 2025 – at New Orleans – 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

5. Wed, Oct 29, 2025 – Cleveland – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

6. Fri, Oct 31, 2025 – at Philadelphia – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

7. Sat, Nov 1, 2025 – Houston – 8:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

8. Mon, Nov 3, 2025 – Utah – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

9. Wed, Nov 5, 2025 – Washington – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

10. Fri, Nov 7, 2025 – at Orlando – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

11. Sun, Nov 9, 2025 – at Orlando – 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

12. Tue, Nov 11, 2025 – at Philadelphia – 8:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

13. Wed, Nov 12, 2025 – Memphis – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

14. Sun, Nov 16, 2025 – LA Clippers – 3:30 PM Local / 3:30 PM ET

15. Tue, Nov 18, 2025 – at Brooklyn – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

16. Fri, Nov 21, 2025 – Brooklyn – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

17. Sun, Nov 23, 2025 – Orlando – 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

18. Wed, Nov 26, 2025 – Detroit – 5:00 PM Local / 5:00 PM ET

19. Sat, Nov 29, 2025 – at Minnesota – 4:00 PM Local / 5:00 PM ET

20. Sun, Nov 30, 2025 – at Cleveland – 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

21. Tue, Dec 2, 2025 – New York – 8:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

22. Thu, Dec 4, 2025 – at Washington – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

23. Fri, Dec 5, 2025 – LA Lakers – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

24. Sun, Dec 7, 2025 – at Toronto – 3:30 PM Local / 3:30 PM ET

25. (Reserved for NBA Cup knockout rounds / regular season mix)

26. (Reserved for NBA Cup knockout rounds / regular season mix)

27. Fri, Dec 19, 2025 – Miami – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

28. Sat, Dec 20, 2025 – at Toronto – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

29. Mon, Dec 22, 2025 – Indiana – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

30. Fri, Dec 26, 2025 – at Indiana – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

31. Sun, Dec 28, 2025 – at Portland – 3:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

32. Tue, Dec 30, 2025 – at Utah – 7:00 PM Local / 9:00 PM ET

33. Thu, Jan 1, 2026 – at Sacramento – 7:00 PM Local / 10:00 PM ET

34. Sat, Jan 3, 2026 – at LA Clippers – 7:30 PM Local / 10:30 PM ET

35. Mon, Jan 5, 2026 – Chicago – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

36. Wed, Jan 7, 2026 – Denver – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

37. Fri, Jan 9, 2026 – Toronto – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

38. Sat, Jan 10, 2026 – San Antonio – 8:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

39. Mon, Jan 12, 2026 – at Indiana – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

40. Thu, Jan 15, 2026 – at Miami – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

41. Sat, Jan 17, 2026 – at Atlanta – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

42. Mon, Jan 19, 2026 – at Detroit – 8:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

43. Wed, Jan 21, 2026 – Indiana – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

44. Fri, Jan 23, 2026 – at Brooklyn – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

45. Sat, Jan 24, 2026 – at Chicago – 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

46. Mon, Jan 26, 2026 – Portland – 8:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

47. Wed, Jan 28, 2026 – Atlanta – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

48. Fri, Jan 30, 2026 – Sacramento – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

49. Sun, Feb 1, 2026 – Milwaukee – 3:30 PM Local / 3:30 PM ET

50. Tue, Feb 3, 2026 – at Dallas – 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

51. Wed, Feb 4, 2026 – at Houston – 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

52. Fri, Feb 6, 2026 – Miami – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

53. Sun, Feb 8, 2026 – New York – 12:30 PM Local / 12:30 PM ET

54. Wed, Feb 11, 2026 – Chicago – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

55. Thu, Feb 19, 2026 – at Golden State – 7:00 PM Local / 10:00 PM ET

56. Sun, Feb 22, 2026 – at LA Lakers – 3:30 PM Local / 6:30 PM ET

57. Tue, Feb 24, 2026 – at Phoenix – 7:00 PM Local / 9:00 PM ET

58. Wed, Feb 25, 2026 – at Denver – 8:00 PM Local / 10:00 PM ET

59. Fri, Feb 27, 2026 – Brooklyn – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

60. Sun, Mar 1, 2026 – Philadelphia – 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

61. Mon, Mar 2, 2026 – at Milwaukee – 6:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

62. Wed, Mar 4, 2026 – Charlotte – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

63. Fri, Mar 6, 2026 – Dallas – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

64. Sun, Mar 8, 2026 – at Cleveland – 1:00 PM Local / 1:00 PM ET

65. Tue, Mar 10, 2026 – at San Antonio – 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

66. Thu, Mar 12, 2026 – at Oklahoma City – 8:30 PM Local / 9:30 PM ET

67. Sat, Mar 14, 2026 – Washington – 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

68. Mon, Mar 16, 2026 – Phoenix – 8:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

69. Wed, Mar 18, 2026 – Golden State – 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM ET

70. Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – at Memphis – 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

71. Sun, Mar 22, 2026 – Minnesota – 8:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

72. Wed, Mar 25, 2026 – Oklahoma City – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

73. Fri, Mar 27, 2026 – Atlanta – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

74. Sun, Mar 29, 2026 – at Charlotte – 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

75. Mon, Mar 30, 2026 – at Atlanta – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

76. Wed, Apr 1, 2026 – at Miami – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

77. Fri, Apr 3, 2026 – at Milwaukee – 7:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM ET

78. Sun, Apr 5, 2026 – Toronto – 3:30 PM Local / 3:30 PM ET

79. Tue, Apr 7, 2026 – Charlotte – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

80. Thu, Apr 9, 2026 – at New York – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

81. Fri, Apr 10, 2026 – New Orleans – 7:30 PM Local / 7:30 PM ET

82. Sun, Apr 12, 2026 – Orlando – 6:00 PM Local / 6:00 PM ET

✅ Now the Celtics’ full 82-game regular season is in clean chronological order.

Boston Celtics 2025-26 Schedule Breakdown

🖥️ National TV Exposure

• NBC/Peacock: 6 games

• ESPN: 5 games

• ABC: 2 games

• Prime (Amazon): 6 games

• Total National TV Games: 19

That’s nearly 1 in 4 games on national television — a strong sign of the Celtics’ star power and expected contention.