How to watch the Celtics
Local games air on NBC Sports Boston. The big ones move to national TV.
No free local package announced.
The Celtics channel decoder
NBCS Boston
NBC Sports Boston.
Stream it
NBC Sports Boston on Peacock (regional add-on).
National only
No free local games announced. NBC and ABC national games are free with an antenna.
League Pass
Outside the home market, League Pass carries Celtics games that aren't on national TV.
- Peacock regional add-on details (one source)
Next Celtics games
Local channel shown is the team's usual home. Free-TV simulcasts for package teams are listed game by game on the team's site.
Blacked out where you live?
Am I blacked out?
Your ZIP plus your team. We'll tell you if League Pass blocks it and where to watch instead.
Our ZIP map is approximate. The NBA's League Pass blackout guide is the final word.
Quick answers
What channel are Celtics games on in 2026-27?
Local Celtics games air on NBC Sports Boston. National games air on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock or Prime Video instead.
How can I stream the Celtics without cable?
NBC Sports Boston on Peacock (regional add-on).
Can I watch the Celtics for free?
No free local package has been announced. National games on NBC and ABC are free with an antenna anywhere in the US.
Are Celtics games blacked out on League Pass?
Yes, inside the team's home market, and for every national game. Outside the market, League Pass shows their non-national games.