Celtics vs. 76ers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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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 No. 7 seed Philadelphia in the first round.
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
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Celtics 123, 76ers 91 | — | — |
| Tue., April 21 | Game 2: 76ers 111, Celtics 97 | — | — |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3 at Philadelphia | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4 at Philadelphia | 7 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, Peacock |
| Tue., April 28 | Game 5 at Boston | TBD | TBD |
| Thu., April 30 | Game 6 at Philadelphia* | TBD | TBD |
| Sat., May 2 | Game 7 at Boston* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
Where 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 spread across three different national partners. The Celtics and 76ers will be featured across major networks, 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
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| 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 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
*Can move up depending on earlier series