NBA · Game guide
Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Monday, December 28, 2026 · in 76 daysBoston area · Celtics local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Boston Celtics release (celtics.com), Jul 20, 2026
Cleveland area · Cavaliers local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Cleveland 19 News (WOIO, Gray Media), Sep 15, 2026
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Cavaliers vs Celtics: quick answers
What time is the Cavaliers vs Celtics game?
- Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics starts on Mon, Dec 28 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Cavaliers vs Celtics on?
- The game is on NBC Sports Boston in the Boston area and WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43 and Rock Entertainment Sports Network in the Cleveland area.
How can I stream Cavaliers vs Celtics?
- In the Boston area it streams on NBC Sports app; in the Cleveland area it streams on DAZN; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Cavaliers vs Celtics on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
NBC Sports Boston
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 630 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Cox, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. Provider details →
WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 19 | source |
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Cavaliers–Celtics games this season
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Boston
Local: NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports app and DAZN
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Cleveland
Local: DAZN, WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43 and Rock Entertainment Sports Network