Celtics vs. 76ers Game 1 TV, live stream info for NBA Playoffs

Everything you need to know to watch the first game of the Celtics-76ers first-round playoff series.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:11am

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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will face off in Game 1 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series on Sunday, April 19 at 1 p.m. ET. The game will air on ABC and be available to stream on the ESPN app.

Why it matters

This matchup between the Celtics and 76ers features two of the Eastern Conference's top teams and should be an exciting start to the NBA Playoffs. The winner of this series will advance to the conference semifinals.

The details

The Celtics enter the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the East, led by star forward Jayson Tatum. The 76ers clinched their playoff berth by winning a Play-In Tournament game against the Magic. Philadelphia will look to Tyrese Maxey to lead the way against Boston.

  • The game is scheduled to tip off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 19.
  • The Celtics and 76ers will play Game 2 on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. ET.

The players

Jayson Tatum

All-Star forward for the Boston Celtics.

Tyrese Maxey

Rising star guard for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get this playoff series started against a tough Celtics team. It's going to be a battle, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Tyrese Maxey, 76ers Guard

“The playoffs are a different beast, but we've been here before. We're confident in our ability to make another deep run and compete for a championship.”

— Jayson Tatum, Celtics Forward

What’s next

The winner of this series will advance to face the winner of the Bucks-Heat series in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The takeaway

This first-round matchup between the Celtics and 76ers features two of the NBA's top teams and should provide an exciting start to the 2026 playoffs. Both squads have championship aspirations, setting the stage for a hard-fought and competitive series.