NBA · Game guide
New York Knicks 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
Friday, October 23, 2026 · in 10 daysNew York Knicksaway
Boston Celticshome
Nationally
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · NBA press release attachment "2026-27 NBA National TV Schedule" (as of Aug 13, 2026)
Boston area · Celtics local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Boston Celtics release (celtics.com), Jul 20, 2026
New York area · Knicks local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · MSG Networks / YES Network press release, Jul 29, 2026
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on NBA League Pass. NBA League Pass ↗
Knicks vs Celtics: quick answers
What time is the Knicks vs Celtics game?
- New York Knicks at Boston Celtics starts on Fri, Oct 23 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Knicks vs Celtics on?
- The game is on Prime Video nationally, and NBC Sports Boston in the Boston area and MSG Networks in the New York area.
How can I stream Knicks vs Celtics?
- Prime Video streams the national telecast; in the Boston area it streams on NBC Sports app; in the New York area it streams on DAZN.
Is Knicks vs Celtics on national TV?
- Yes.It is on Prime Video across the country.
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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 →
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
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 Knicks–Celtics games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Boston
Local: NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports app and MSG Networks
12:00 PM ET · 9:00 AM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, DAZN and NBC Sports Boston
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, DAZN and NBC Sports Boston