NBA · Game guide
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers
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 16, 2026 · in 3 daysNationally
Verified Oct 11, 12:00 PM ET · ESPN.com NBA schedule, TV column (checked Oct 11, 2026)
Philadelphia area · 76ers local
Verified Oct 13, 12:00 PM ET · NBC Sports Philadelphia: FAQ — NBC Sports Philadelphia on Peacock
Boston area · Celtics local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Boston Celtics release (celtics.com), Jul 20, 2026
Celtics vs 76ers: quick answers
What time is the Celtics vs 76ers game?
- Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers starts on Fri, Oct 16 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Celtics vs 76ers on?
- The game is on NBA TV nationally, and NBC Sports Philadelphia in the Philadelphia area and NBC Sports Boston in the Boston area.
How can I stream Celtics vs 76ers?
- In the Philadelphia area it streams on NBC Sports app and Peacock; in the Boston area it streams on NBC Sports app.
Is Celtics vs 76ers on national TV?
- Yes.It is on NBA TV across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
NBA TV
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 216 | source |
| DISH | Ch. 156 | source |
| Verizon Fios | Ch. 589 HD · 89 SD | source |
| AT&T U-verse | Ch. 1632 HD · 632 SD | source |
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Also carried by Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Optimum, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo (channel number depends on your area). Provider details →
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 →
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), DISH (July 2026), Verizon Fios (August 2025), AT&T U-verse (January 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Celtics–76ers games this season
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Philadelphia
NBC and Peacock
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Boston
Local: NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports app and NBC Sports Philadelphia
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Philadelphia
Local: NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC Sports app and Peacock
1:00 PM ET · 10:00 AM PT · at Boston
Local: NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports app and NBC Sports Philadelphia