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How to Watch the Boston Celtics
National-coverage estimate: $927/season ($103/mo)
NBA local channel pricing is not in this estimate yet
Local channel pricing returns when the NBA season starts on Oct 20, 2026 — until then, this plan covers national NBA coverage only.
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Boston Celtics
Next game
Thursday, Oct 8
Start here to watch the Boston Celtics
YouTube TV + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
For now, start with YouTube TV, Prime Video, and Peacock Premium for Boston Celtics fans in Columbus, Oh. Budget about $927/season ($103/month) for confirmed national coverage; local channel pricing will be added at season start.
Using location ZIP 43215 (Columbus, Oh).
Season
$927
Monthly
$103
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Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated Aug 21, 2026; updated hourly.
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No games scheduled in the next 14 days.
No confirmed Boston Celtics games are scheduled in this 14-day window. This can happen during off-days, breaks, or the off-season.
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Percentile
38%
more expensive than 38% of teams
NBA Rank
#2/30
most expensive
NBA Avg
$103/mo
right at average
NBA streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Fubo Pro
Fubo Pro + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $54/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$109
Season
$981
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $63/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$110
Season
$990
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $108/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$115
Season
$1,035
Recommended stack details
Base package
YouTube TV
Covers the national windows that still matter for Boston Celtics fans in Columbus, Oh.
Estimated cost
$82.99/mo
Add-on
Prime Video
NBA on Prime Video (exclusive games)
Estimated cost
$8.99/mo
Add-on
Peacock Premium
Peacock-exclusive NBA games
Estimated cost
$10.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Apple TV, Netflix Standard with ads, NFL Sunday Ticket, Paramount+ Essential, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Boston Celtics game on tonight?
- There is no Boston Celtics game tonight. The next game is Thursday, Oct 8 at 7:00 PM EDT on Channel TBD.
- Is the next Boston Celtics game free to watch?
- No. The next Boston Celtics game airs on Channel TBD, which requires a subscription.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price this guide from Columbus, Oh ZIP 43215; if neither a ZIP nor TV market is available, we fall back to BOSTON (MANCHESTER).
- Local channel pricing returns when the NBA season starts on Oct 20, 2026 — until then, this plan covers national NBA coverage only.
- NBA coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.