How to Watch Celtics vs. 76ers Tonight: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for NBA Preseason Game image
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The Celtics will continue their preseason preparations Saturday night when they welcome the 76ers to TD Garden for an early test against a familiar Eastern Conference rival.
Boston is working to find its rhythm ahead of the regular season, with the matchup offering a chance to evaluate its roster against a Philadelphia team looking to build momentum of its own.
WATCH: Celtics vs. 76ers preseason game LIVE on DIRECTV
The game also carries extra intrigue after a major offseason trade reshaped both rosters, sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers and Paul George to the Celtics.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for the preseason game.
How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers tonight: TV channel, live stream
TV channel: NBC Sports Boston (local), NBA TV (national)
Live stream:DIRECTV
The preseason game between the Celtics and 76ers will air locally on NBC Sports Boston and nationally on NBA TV. It will also be available to stream on DIRECTV.
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Celtics vs. 76ers date, start time
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. 76ers is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 10. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
Boston Celtics preseason schedule 2026
Here is the preseason schedule for the Celtics:
Date Opponent Time (ET)/Result
Oct. 8 at Cavaliers W, 124-113
Oct. 10 vs. 76ers 8 p.m.
Oct. 14 vs. Hornets 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 16 at 76ers 7 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers preseason schedule 2026
Here is the preseason schedule for the 76ers:
Date Opponent Time (ET)/Result
Oct. 5 vs. Knicks W, 120-97
Oct. 8 at Nets L, 114-108
Oct. 10 at Celtics 8 p.m.
Oct. 16 vs. Celtics 7 p.m.
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