How to watch Celtics games in 2024-25 with and without cable: Full streaming guide
By Jack Simone
The NBA Champion Boston Celtics are almost back. Following a successful preseason slate, they will open up their 2024-25 schedule against the New York Knicks on Opening Night (Tuesday, October 15). Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the rest of the regular rotation players are all back in town, ready to fight for a second straight championship.
For fans looking to tune in and follow Boston’s title defense, there will be plenty of viewing options, especially considering how many times the Celtics will be on national TV throughout the course of the year. But don’t worry, local fans will have lots of choices, too.
Here’s how to watch the Celtics during the 2024-25 season.
How to watch Boston Celtics games with cable
Local broadcasts
Games streamed on the local broadcast can be found on NBC Sports Boston. Drew Carter will be taking over as the play-by-play announcer for all games this season, alongside color commentator Brian Scalabrine. Last season was Mike Gorman’s last with the Celtics after a Hall-of-Fame career.
National broadcasts
As the reigning champions, the Celtics will be featured on national TV lots of times this year. Their 34 nationally televised games rank third behind the Los Angeles Lakers (39) and Golden State Warriors (36).
These games include 11 on ESPN, 10 on TNT, eight on NBA TV*, and five on ABC.
*NBA TV games can be viewed on NBC Sports Boston for fans in the local market.
Celtics national television broadcast schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuesday, October 22 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. New York Knicks | TNT |
Monday, October 28 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | NBA TV |
Wednesday, October 30 | 7:00 PM ET | @ Indiana Pacers | ESPN |
Wednesday, Novmber 6 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Golden State Warriors | ESPN |
Tuesday, November 19 | 7:00 PM ET | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | TNT |
Friday, December 6 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | ESPN |
Wednesday, December 25 (Cristmas Day) | 5:00 PM ET | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | ESPN + ABC |
Friday, December 27 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Indiana Pacers | NBA TV |
Thursday, January 2 | 7:30 PM ET | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | TNT |
Tuesday, January 7 | 10:00 PM ET | @ Denver Nuggets | TNT |
Friday, January 17 | 7:00 PM ET | vs. Orlando Magic | ESPN |
Monday, January 20 | 5:00 PM | @ Golden State Warriors | TNT |
Thursday, January 23 | 10:00 PM ET | @ Los Angeles Lakers | TNT |
Saturday, January 25 | 5:30 PM ET | @ Dallas Mavericks | ABC |
Sunday, February 2 | 6:00 PM ET | @ Philadelphia 76ers | ESPN |
Thursday February 6 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Dallas Mavericks | TNT |
Saturday, February 8 | 8:30 PM ET | @ New York Knicks | ABC |
Wednesday, February 12 | 7:00 PM ET | vs. San Antonio Spurs | ESPN |
Thursday, February 20 | 7:00 PM ET | @ Philadelphia 76ers | TNT |
Sunday, February 23 | 1:00 PM ET | vs. New York Knicks | ABC |
Friday, February 28 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | ESPN |
Sunday, March 2 | 1:00 PM ET | vs. Denver Nuggets | ABC |
Thursday, March 6 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | TNT |
Saturday, March 8 | 8:30 PM ET | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | ABC |
Wenesday, March 12 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | ESPN |
Friday, March 14 | 7:00 PM ET | @ Miami Heat | NBA TV |
Tuesday, March 18 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Brooklyn Nets | NBA TV |
Wednesday, March 26 | 10:00 PM ET | @ Phoenix Suns | ESPN |
Saturday, March 29 | 8:00 PM ET | @ San Antonio Spurs | NBA TV |
Monday, March 31 | 8:00 PM ET | @ Memphis Griizzlies | NBA TV |
Wednesday, April 2 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Miami Heat | ESPN |
Friday, April 4 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Phoenix Suns | NBA TV |
Sunday, April 6 | 6:00 PM ET | vs. Washington Wizards | NBA TV |
Tuesday, April 8 | 7:30 PM ET | @ New York Knicks | TNT |
How to watch Boston Celtics games without cable
FuboTV
NBC Sports Boston is available on FuboTV for local fans, and ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV are available for everyone. This means the only Celtics games that would be unavailable on the platform are those broadcasted on TNT.
Pricing starts at $79.99 per month. There is currently a deal for $20 off the first month.
Hulu + Live TV
Almost all of the channels carrying the Celtics this year can be found on Hulu + Live TV: NBC Sports Boston (local only), ESPN, ABC, and TNT. NBA TV games are unavailable on Hulu + Live TV, but local fans can watch those games on NBC Sports Boston.
Pricing starts at $76.99 per month (and $79.99 for no ads).*
*Pricing increases to $82.99/mo (w/ ads) and $95.99/mo (no ads) on October 17.
YouTube TV
All of the channels needed to watch the Celtics are available on YouTube TV: NBC Sports Boston (local only), ESPN, TNT, ABC, and NBA TV.
Pricing starts at $72.99 per month.
DirectTV Stream
NBC Sports Boston (local only), ESPN, TNT, and ABC are all available on DirectTV Stream. NBA TV is also available, but only on the three more expensive plans of the four they offer.
Pricing starts at $101.98 per month ($114.99 with NBA TV included). There is currently a deal for $15 off for each of the first two months.
Sling TV
Sling TV only offers national networks, meaning it can be used to view Celtics games on ESPN, ABC, and TNT. NBA TV can be added with an additional package.
Pricing starts at $40 per month. There is a deal for half off the first month.
Out-of-market Boston Celtics streaming options
NBA League Pass
Out-of-market fans can watch Celtics games that are not nationally televised on NBA League Pass. For national games (ESPN, TNT, etc.), they will need to purchase cable or a streaming option.
A single-team pass can be purchased for $13.99 per month. Full NBA League Pass can be purchased for $16.99 per month. There is also a premium option for $24.99 per month that offers ad-free viewing and the ability to watch on two devices at once.
A season-long subscription to NBA League Pass costs $99.99.
NBA TV
For the eight Celtics games on NBA TV, an individual subscription to NBA TV could be an option.
NBA TV can be purchased for $6.99 per month or $59.99 per year. (NBA TV is included with NBA League Pass).
Boston Celtics season outlook and roster information
Boston is looking to repeat as champions after dominating the NBA en route to Banner 18 last season. And they will be doing so with a nearly identical roster.
Brad Stevens gave extensions to Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser, meaning almost everyone from their 2024 NBA Championship roster will be back on the squad.
With a projected starting lineup of White, Jrue Holiday, Brown, Tatum, and Kristaps Porzingis (when healthy), the Celtics are once again a top title contender this year.
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