NBA watch guide
How to Watch the Boston Celtics
Full-season estimate: $981/season ($109/mo)
NBA
Boston Celtics
Season status
Boston Celtics are between seasons. Tip-off: Oct 20, 2026.
Best starting path
Start here to watch the Boston Celtics
YouTube TV + Free local broadcast / antenna + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Start with YouTube TV, Free local broadcast / antenna, Prime Video, and Peacock Premium for Boston Celtics fans in Columbus, Oh. Budget about $981/season ($109/month) once local and national windows are included.
Using location ZIP 43215 (Columbus, Oh).
Season
$981
Monthly
$109
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 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.
Platform checks
Is the Boston Celtics game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
70%
more expensive than 70% of teams
NBA Rank
#23/30
most expensive
NBA Avg
$118/mo
$9 below avg
NBA streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Free local broadcast / antenna + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Similar model cost with a different base package and channel mix.
Monthly
$109
Season
$981
Fubo Pro
Fubo Pro + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $36/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$113
Season
$1,017
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $108/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$121
Season
$1,089
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
Local coverage
Free local broadcast / antenna
Free over-the-air / local station
Free over-the-air / local station
Estimated cost
Free
Add-on
Prime Video
Prime Video - ~32 games/season
NBA on Prime Video (exclusive games)
Estimated cost
$14.99/mo
Add-on
Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium - ~35 games/season
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 scheduled in the next several days. Check back when the season picks up.
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).
- 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.
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