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How to Watch Celtics vs. 76ers Game 1: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NBA Playoffs originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After enjoying a long break following the conclusion of the regular season, the Celtics will be back in action when they face the 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday afternoon.
Boston, which will enter the postseason bracket as the No. 2 seed, is hoping to make another deep run just two years after winning the 18th championship in franchise history. Jayson Tatum's return gave the Celtics a huge boost late in the season, but the playoffs are a completely different animal.
The 76ers clinched a playoff berth with a Play-In Tournament win over the Magic on Wednesday. Philadelphia will continue to lean on Tyrese Maxey, who scored a team-high 31 points against Orlando.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the first-round series.
How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers Game 1: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream:ESPN app
Celtics vs. 76ers will air on ABC. The game will also be available to stream on the ESPN app.
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Celtics vs. 76ers Game 1 start time
- Date: Sunday April 19
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 19. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. 76ers schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Game 1: 76ers vs. Celtics | 1 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| April 21 | Game 2: 76ers vs. Celtics | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| April 24 | Game 3: Celtics vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| April 26 | Game 4: Celtics vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| April 28 | Game 5*: 76ers vs. Celtics | TBD | TBD |
| April 30 | Game 6*: Celtics vs. 76ers | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 7*: 76ers vs. Celtics | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
*Can move up depending on earlier series
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