How to Watch Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NBA Playoffs originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.After splitting the first two games of their series against the 76ers, the Celtics will travel to Philadelphia for a pivotal Game 3.Boston cruised to an easy victory in the series opener, but Philly responded with a 111-97 win in Game 2. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined to score 59 points for the Sixers, who stunned the TD Garden crowd and stole home-court advantage.Now, the pressure is on the Celtics, who came into this matchup as a heavy favorite.
Can Joe Mazzulla's squad get back on track?Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for Game 3 of the first-round series.How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3: TV channel, live streamTV channel: N/ALive stream:Prime VideoCeltics vs. 76ers will not air on a national TV channel. The game will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video, which is currently offering a 30-day free trial for new users.Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3 start timeDate: Friday, April 24Time: 7 p.m. ETCeltics vs. 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m.
ET on Friday, April 24. The game will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.Celtics vs. 76ers schedule: Series tied 1-1DateGameTime (ET)WatchApril 19Game 1: Celtics 123, 76ers 91——April 21Game 2: 76ers 111, Celtics 97——April 24Game 3: Celtics vs. 76ers7 p.m.Prime VideoApril 26Game 4: Celtics vs. 76ers7 p.m.NBC, Peacock, DIRECTVApril 28Game 5: 76ers vs. Celtics7 p.m.ESPN, ESPN appApril 30Game 6*: Celtics vs. 76ersTBDTBDMay 2Game 7*: 76ers vs. CelticsTBDTBD*If necessaryNBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason:EventDatesFirst 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 19*Can move up depending on earlier seriesMore CelticsLatest Celtics news2025-26 Celtics schedule2025-26 Celtics rosterComplete history of Celtics championships