You can watch Boston Celtics games primarily on NBC Sports Boston, which broadcasts most of their games during the 2024-25 NBA season, including pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage
. If you don't have cable, NBC Sports Boston is available through streaming services like DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu, Peacock, and YouTube TV
. For playoff games, such as the recent Knicks vs. Celtics series, games have been broadcast on ESPN and streamed on platforms like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream (which offers a free trial)
. If you live in the Boston area, you can also access local broadcasts through a digital antenna or apps like the NBC Sports app for authenticated live streaming
. In summary, the main options to watch Celtics games live are:
- NBC Sports Boston via cable or streaming services (DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu, Peacock, YouTube TV)
- Nationally televised games on ESPN, TNT, ABC, or NBA TV (streamed on services like FuboTV or DirecTV Stream)
- NBA League Pass for out-of-market games, although it may have blackout restrictions for local games
For the most up-to-date game broadcasts, check the local listings or your streaming service schedule.
