To watch a Boston Celtics game, you have several options depending on whether you have cable or prefer streaming:
- NBC Sports Boston broadcasts most Celtics games during the 2024-25 NBA season. If you have a cable or streaming provider that includes NBC Sports Boston, you can watch live on TV or stream via the NBC Sports app or NBC Sports Boston app. Providers that include NBC Sports Boston for streaming without cable are DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu, Peacock, and YouTube TV
- YouTube TV offers live streaming of Celtics games on channels like ABC, ESPN, and regional sports networks with a free trial available
- For nationally televised games, such as playoff matchups, Celtics games may air on TNT, ESPN, or ABC. You can stream these games live via services like Sling TV, DirecTV, or Max, which carry these channels. Sling TV is noted as a cost-effective option for NBA Playoffs streaming, with packages starting around $46/month and includes TNT and ESPN
- If you want to watch specific playoff games like Celtics vs. Knicks, TNT broadcasts those games and you can stream them live on TNT through DirecTV’s free trial or Sling TV
- If you are outside the Celtics’ local broadcast area, a VPN can help you access streaming services that require US location
In summary, the easiest way to watch Celtics games live is through NBC Sports Boston if you are in their broadcast region, or through national channels like TNT and ESPN during playoffs, using streaming services such as DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu, YouTube TV, or Peacock
