NBA · Game guide
Boston Celtics at Sacramento Kings
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
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · in 40 daysBoston Celticsaway
Sacramento Kingshome
Nationally
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · NBA press release attachment "2026-27 NBA on NBA TV Schedule" (as of Sep 3, 2026)
Sacramento area · Kings local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Sacramento Kings preseason schedule & broadcast team release, Jul 20 2026
Boston area · Celtics local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Boston Celtics release (celtics.com), Jul 20, 2026
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on NBA League Pass. NBA League Pass ↗
Celtics vs Kings: quick answers
What time is the Celtics vs Kings game?
- Boston Celtics at Sacramento Kings starts on Sat, Nov 21 at 10:00 PM ET · 9:00 PM CT · 8:00 PM MT · 7:00 PM PT.
What channel is Celtics vs Kings on?
- The game is on NBA TV nationally, and NBC Sports California in the Sacramento area and NBC Sports Boston in the Boston area.
How can I stream Celtics vs Kings?
- In the Boston area it streams on NBC Sports app.
Is Celtics vs Kings 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 California
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVNBC Sports California territory (Northern California) | Ch. 698 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Optimum, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. 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–Kings games this season
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Boston
Local: NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports app and NBC Sports California