How to Watch Boston Celtics Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 13, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Boston Celtics this 2027 NBA season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Boston enter this stretch at 2-0 (2nd in Atlantic Division). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with CHA @ BOS on October 14, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
Every Upcoming Boston Celtics Game, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Boston Celtics games on Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Prime Video.
- Fri, Oct 16Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers6:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 20Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons2:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 16Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers6:00 PM CDT
- Tue, Oct 20Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons2:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 16Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers6:00 PM CDT
- Fri, Oct 23New York Knicks @ Boston Celtics6:00 PM CDT
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How to Watch Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers on October 16, 2026
You can watch Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers for free with Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
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You can watch Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
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You can watch New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics for free with Prime Video — all offer free trials.
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Recent Celtics Games & Where They Aired
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Oct 10
Philadelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics 106-144 Aired on: NBA TV -
Oct 8
Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers 124-113
Watching Celtics Games on Local Channels
The Boston Celtics sit in the Boston (Manchester) TV market. One of the 10 upcoming games on the schedule airs on a channel that exists locally there, and one of those is on a broadcast station you can pull in free with an antenna.
| Date | Game | Channel | In Boston (Manchester) | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 | Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons | NBC | WBTS 15 | Free with an antenna, or DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Sling TV |
Local stations in Boston (Manchester)
| Network | Station | Services confirmed to carry it |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | KAAL 6 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| CBS | WBZ 4 | Fubo |
| NBC | WBTS 15 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Sling TV |
| FOX | WFXT 25 | DirecTV Stream and Fubo |
| The CW | WLVI 56 | DirecTV Stream and Fubo |
These are the carriers our market data confirms, and it runs behind on smaller-market deals, so treat a missing service as unconfirmed rather than unavailable. Check your ZIP code with a service before you pay for a month. See local channels for more markets.
Streaming Services That Carry Celtics Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Prime Video | $$9/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Celtics Games?
Across the 35 scheduled Celtics games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | 26 of 35 | 74% |
| YouTube TV | 26 of 35 | 74% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 24 of 35 | 69% |
| Fubo Elite | 20 of 35 | 57% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 18 of 35 | 51% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 18 of 35 | 51% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 16 of 35 | 46% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 14 of 35 | 40% |
| Prime Video | 7 of 35 | 20% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Celtics Game?
To cover every network carrying Boston Celtics games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- Sling TV: $45.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
- Fubo: free for 7 days
- YouTube TV: free for 7 days
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Boston Celtics for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Celtics (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Boston Celtics game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $45.99/mo:
- Sling TV — $45.99/mo
- Prime Video — $0.00/mo
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Boston Celtics games covered.
Last updated: October 13, 2026