Boston Celtics 2025-26 NBA Season Schedule Revealed: NBA Cup Matchups and Amazon Prime Debut
The Boston Celtics' schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season is slowly being unveiled. The NBA recently disclosed the dates, times, and opponents for several Celtics matchups, including their four NBA Cup group play games. Additionally, it was announced that the Celtics will be featured in the first NBA game ever broadcast on Amazon Prime, showcasing their game against the New York Knicks on October 24 at Madison Square Garden.
In the 2025 NBA Cup, the Celtics are placed in East Group B and will compete against the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, and Detroit Pistons. Notably, two of these matchups will have national coverage, including a Halloween game against the Sixers on Amazon Prime and a rare Wednesday afternoon game against the Pistons on ESPN the day before Thanksgiving. The remaining games will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Boston.
The Celtics have six confirmed regular-season dates so far, with the NBA Cup games denoted by an asterisk. These matchups include games against the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, and Detroit Pistons. The season opener against the Knicks on October 24 will be aired on Amazon Prime, while the game against the Pistons on November 26 will be featured on ESPN.
Interestingly, the Celtics will not be playing on Christmas Day for the first time since 2015, indicating the team's anticipated challenges this season following the loss of Jayson Tatum to injury and significant roster changes. The full regular-season schedule will be officially unveiled by the NBA on Thursday.
In conclusion, the Boston Celtics' upcoming season promises an exciting lineup of matchups, including their participation in the NBA Cup and the historic Amazon Prime broadcast. Fans can look forward to witnessing the team's performance against formidable opponents as they navigate through the 2025-26 NBA season.