How to watch the Boston Celtics
Most regular-season games air on NBC Sports Boston (DIRECTV Stream channel 630).
- Most games
- NBC Sports Boston · DIRECTV Stream 630
- National games
- National games air on ESPN and ABC, NBC and Peacock, and Prime Video.
- Tonight’s game
- Official Celtics schedule
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Prices checked September 28, 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the provider’s site before you buy.
Which services have Celtics games
NBC Sports Boston is carried by DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. Sling does not carry NBC Sports Boston.
| DIRECTV Stream | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBC Sports Boston | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TNT and TBS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cheapest ways to watch
Through a full season you need: NBC Sports Boston, Local CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN / ESPN2.
DIRECTV Stream MySports + MyHome Team covers every one of those networks for $64.98 a month for 6 months, then $84.98, before taxes. DIRECTV Stream Choice adds a full entertainment lineup at $64.99 in month one, then $84.99 plus a regional sports fee of up to $19.99.
By itself: NBC Sports Boston streams in the NBC Sports app with a TV login, and as a Peacock add-on. Local games only.
Game night, sorted
Find the channel, turn it on and watch at home, or on your phone and tablet with the DIRECTV Stream app.
- Live TV, local channels and your apps in one place
- Unlimited streams at home on compatible devices
- Cancel anytime, no annual contract
Out of market and blackouts
Out-of-market games are on NBA League Pass. Local networks are limited to the home territory, and some national games are exclusive to one network.
Celtics TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
What channel are the Celtics on?
Most Celtics games are on NBC Sports Boston, channel 630 on DIRECTV Stream. National games air on ESPN and ABC, NBC and Peacock, and Prime Video.
How can I watch the Celtics without cable?
Stream NBC Sports Boston through DIRECTV Stream or Fubo or Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV, or subscribe directly (NBC Sports Boston streams in the NBC Sports app with a TV login, and as a Peacock add-on). You still need a way to get ESPN, FOX, TNT and NBC for national games.
Can I watch the Celtics outside Boston?
Out-of-market games are on NBA League Pass.
Watch the Celtics on DIRECTV Stream
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