76ers vs Celtics schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series

The NBA has announced the official schedule of dates for the first-round playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. Check out the full slate of games below, as it's listed at NBA.com.Game 1 will take place on Sunday, April 19 at TD Garden, and will be broadcast on ABC at 1:00 p.m. EST.

Where to watch 76ers vs. Celtics Today: TV channel, live stream?

TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NBC

Live streams: DIRECTV | ESPN app | Peacock | Prime Video

The 76ers vs. Celtics series will air across multiple platforms thanks to the NBA's expanded broadcast deal, which will see games split among ABC, ESPN, NBC, Prime Video, and Peacock.

Full Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics NBA Playoff Schedule, Scores, Channel, Start-times

Game 1: 76ers 91, Celtics 123,

Game 2: 76ers at Celtics, Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. EST, Peacock

Game 3: Celtics at 76ers, Friday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. EST, Prime Video

Game 4: Celtics at 76ers, Sunday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. EST, NBC / Peacock

Game 5 (if necessary): 76ers at Celtics, Tuesday, April 28, time TBD

Game 6 (if necessary): Celtics at 76ers, Thursday, April 30, time TBD

Game 7 (if necessary): 76ers at Celtics, Saturday, May 2, time TBD

76ers vs Celtics Regular-season results

(To be added once full results are available)

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Stats for first round of NBA playoffs games

OFFENCE/DEFENCE:

(Stats section to be updated with official 2025-26 numbers)

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Predictions, Picks

CELTICS in five. Expert consensus from major sites:

NBA.com: Celtics in 5

ESPN (12 experts): All 12 pick Celtics (majority in 5, some in 4 or 6)

The Athletic: Celtics in 5 (4-1)

Action Network / CBS Sports / Bleacher Report: Celtics win series comfortably, most in 5 games

Sports Betting Dime / Fox Sports: Celtics heavy favorites

After finishing the 2025-26 regular season with a stellar 56–26 record, the Celtics enter as the No. 2 seed. Despite missing Jayson Tatum for much of the season, Boston maintained elite offense and defense and went 13-3 down the stretch with him back. Most analysts expect the defending Eastern Conference favorites to handle the 76ers relatively comfortably in the first round.

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