The hunt is back. The Celtics are about to begin their latest playoff run, going for their 19th ever NBA title.
After winning it all in 2024, their first title in 16 years, Boston came up short in last year’s playoffs, falling in the second round against the rival Knicks. Fortunately, little vengeance works pretty well in basketball.
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With stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the way, the Celtics are in good hands. That is if they can stay healthy.
Anything is possible with the city of Boston backing you up, including a second NBA Championship in three years. And that run begins now.
Here’s how you can see all the action live and in-person with tickets to every Celtics playoff game.
Celtics 2026 playoff tickets
Tickets to Celtics playoff games are already available on StubHub!
As the No. 2 seed, Boston will begin the first round of games by hosting the No. 7 76ers at TD Garden. Game 1 currently has passes starting at $180.
Click below for the latest look at prices and availability.
Celtics 2026 playoff schedule
No. 2 Boston will face the Eastern Conference No. 7 76ers int he first round of the playoffs. Below is a complete schedule of the matchup.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Celtics 123, 76ers 91 | 1 p.m. |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2 vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3 at 76ers | 7 p.m. |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4 at 76ers | 7 p.m. |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5 vs. 76ers* | TBD |
| Tues., April 30 | Game 6 at 76ers* | TBD |
| Sat., May 2 | Game 7 vs. 76ers* | TBD |
*If necessary
NBA Playoff dates
The road to an NBA Championship begins now with the play-in tournament. In just a matter of days, though, the playoffs will officially begin.
Below is a look at key dates for the 2026 postseason.
- April 14-17: Play-In Tournament
- April 18: Playoffs begin
- June 3: Finals Game 1
- June 19: Finals Game 7 (if necessary)
NBA Playoff bracket, matchups
Below are the finalized 2026 NBA playoff and Play-In Tournament matchups. Click here for tickets to any and every game.
Eastern Conference Playoffs
- (1) Pistons vs. (8) Magic
- (4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Raptors
- (3) Knicks vs. (6) Hawks
- (2) Celtics vs. (7) 76ers
Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament
- (7) 76ers vs. (8) Magic
- (9) Hornets vs. (10) Heat
Western Conference Playoffs
- (1) Thunder vs. (8) Suns
- (4) Lakers vs. (5) Rockets
- (3) Nuggets vs. (6) Timberwolves
- (2) Spurs vs. (7) Trail Blazers
Western Conference Play-In Tournament
- (7) Suns vs. (8) Trail Blazers
- (9) Clippers vs. (10) Warriors