NBA
Where to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics: TV Channels, Live Stream and Tip-off Time
Philadelphia 76ers host Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday 16 October. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this NBA game, country by country, plus the tip-off time in your time zone.
The short answer
TIP-OFF
23:00 UTC
VENUE
Xfinity Mobile Arena
TV channels and streams by country
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics in the NBA starts at 19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC) on Friday 16 October 2026, which is 00:00 BST in London and 01:00 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 2 broadcasters across 1 territory for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this game at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
Streaming options: Peacock (United States). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
Philadelphia 76ers
Home side at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Boston Celtics
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics start?
19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC) on Friday 16 October 2026, which is 00:00 BST in London and 01:00 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on NBA TV, Peacock.
Is Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics being played?
At Xfinity Mobile Arena.
