Celtics-Cavaliers Playoff Schedule
The Boston Celtics are back in the postseason, and we finally know when they'll play.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest on the Celtics playoff schedule based on recent reporting.
- The Celtics’ first-round schedule typically runs with Games 1–4 in the opening week, then Games 5–7 (if necessary) later in the series. Recent outlets have indicated Game 1 was set for a Sunday afternoon at TD Garden, with subsequent home games for Game 2 and a plan for Games 3–4 on the road or at neutral TV slots, depending on opponent and the exact round. This pattern mirrors how schedules are commonly announced for first-round series.[2][4]
- An opponent is determined by the outcomes of the play-in and the outcome of the preceding series (e.g., vs. Orlando or Philadelphia in the first round in 2026 coverage). The schedule often includes TV designations (ABC, NBC, Peacock, etc.) and start times that vary by game location.[2]
- For the most precise, up-to-the-minute schedule (opponent, dates, times, and TV networks), please check the Celtics’ official site and trusted local outlets on the day of publication, since schedules can shift due to travel, matchups, or network adjustments.[5][2]
Illustration: example first-round layout
- Game 1: Home, date TBD, TV: ABC
- Game 2: Home, date TBD, TV: Peacock
- Game 3: Away, date TBD, TV: Prime Video
- Game 4: Away, date TBD, TV: NBC/Peacock
- Games 5–7 (if needed): location and times TBD
If you’d like, I can pull the current, verified schedule from a couple of trusted sources and summarize the exact dates and opponents for the upcoming Celtics first-round series.