Celtics vs. 76ers Series Schedule: Dates, Channels, Streams for 2026 NBA Playoffs
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After finishing the 2025-26 regular season with a stellar 56–26 record, the Celtics will enter the Eastern Conference playoff bracket as the No. 2 seed and face the No. 7 76ers in the first round.
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Despite playing without Jayson Tatum for most of the season, Jaylen Brown and the Celtics finished with a top-five offensive rating (No. 2), defensive rating (No. 4) and net rating (No. 4). Boston continued to perform at an elite level when Tatum returned from an Achilles injury, winning 13 of its last 16 games before the start of the NBA Playoffs.
The Celtics will look to keep rolling against the 76ers, who clinched a postseason berth after defeating the Magic in the NBA Play-In Tournament. This will be the first playoff meeting between Boston and Philadelphia since 2023.
Here is the complete series schedule for Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for playoff games.
Celtics vs. 76ers schedule: Boston leads 1-0
DateGameTime (ET)WatchApril 19Celtics 123, 76ers 91——April 21Game 2: 76ers vs. Celtics7 p.m.PeacockApril 24Game 3: Celtics vs. 76ers7 p.m.Prime VideoApril 26Game 4: Celtics vs. 76ers7 p.m.NBC, Peacock, DIRECTVApril 28Game 5*: 76ers vs. CelticsTBDTBDApril 30Game 6*: Celtics vs. 76ersTBDTBDMay 2Game 7*: 76ers vs. CelticsTBDTBD*If necessary
How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers: TV channel, live stream
- TV channels: ABC | NBC
- Live streams: DIRECTV | ESPN app | Peacock | Prime Video
Under the NBA's new broadcast agreement, the first round is more accessible than ever. The Celtics will be featured across major platforms, including ABC and NBC. Streaming options for the first round include DIRECTV, the ESPN app, Peacock and Prime Video.
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NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Eastern Conference
- (1) Pistons vs. (8) Magic
- (2) Celtics vs. (7) 76ers
- (3) Knicks vs. (6) Hawks
- (4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Raptors
Western Conference
- (1) Thunder vs. (8) Suns
- (2) Spurs vs. (7) Trail Blazers
- (3) Nuggets vs. (6) Timberwolves
- (4) Lakers vs. (5) Rockets
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason:
EventDatesPlay-In TournamentApril 14-17First round beginsApril 18Conference semifinals beginMay 4*NBA Draft LotteryMay 10Eastern Conference finals beginMay 19*Western Conference finals beginMay 20*NBA Finals beginJune 3NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)June 19*Can move up depending on earlier series