Celtics vs. 76ers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.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 scheduleDateGameTime (ET)WatchSun., April 19Game 1: Celtics 123, 76ers 91——Tue., April 21Game 2 at Boston7 p.m.PeacockFri., April 24Game 3 at Philadelphia7 p.m.Prime VideoSun., April 26Game 4 at Philadelphia7 p.m.NBC, Peacock, DIRECTVTue., April 28Game 5 at Boston*TBDTBDThu., April 30Game 6 at Philadelphia*TBDTBDSat., May 2Game 7 at Boston*TBDTBD* if necessaryWhere to watch Celtics vs. 76ers: TV channel, live streamTV channels: ABC | NBCLive streams: DIRECTV | ESPN app | Peacock | Prime VideoUnder 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.Catch every game — try DIRECTV FREE today! Stream live NBA, NHL, MLB and more with must-have sports channels like TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, FS1 and NFL Network — all included with DIRECTV.Start your FREE trial now and never miss a moment of the action. No contracts, no hassle, just wall-to-wall sports and entertainment.NBA Playoffs bracket 2026Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason:EventDatesPlay-In TournamentApril 14-17First round beginsApril 18Conference semifinals beginMay 4*NBA Draft LotteryMay 10Eastern Conference finals beginMay 19*Western Conference finals beginMay 20*NBA Finals beginJune 3NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)June 19NBA DraftJune 23-24*Can move up depending on earlier seriesRelated LinksLatest NBA news and rumorsFull 2025-26 NBA schedule and scoresHow to bet on the NBAThe GOAT Debate: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James