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BOSBoston Celtics5-1

How to watch Heat vs Celtics: TV channel, stream & time

The Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game is on ABC and ESPN on Friday, December 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET from TD Garden in Boston, MA.

TV channel
tip-off (ET)
2:30 PM ET
Friday, December 25, 2026
Where
TD Garden
Boston, MA

What channel is Heat vs Celtics on?

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics is on ABC and ESPN.

What time is Heat vs Celtics?

Tip-off is at 2:30 PM ET on Friday, December 25, 2026. That is 1:30 PM CT, 12:30 PM MT and 11:30 AM PT.

Where to stream Heat vs Celtics

Free with an antenna

Local broadcast channel, free over the air with an HD antenna

ABC

ESPN app

ESPN streaming, plan required for ESPN networks and ESPN+

ABCESPN
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YouTube TV

Live TV streaming service

ABCESPN
Go to YouTube TV

Hulu + Live TV

Live TV streaming service

ABCESPN
Go to Hulu + Live TV

Fubo

Sports-first live TV streaming service

ABCESPN
Go to Fubo

DirecTV Stream

Live TV streaming, carries many regional sports networks

ABCESPN
Go to DirecTV Stream

Sling TV

Lower-cost live TV streaming, channels vary by package

ESPN
Go to Sling TV

Channel lineups differ by plan and ZIP code, and local broadcasts can be blacked out outside the team's market. Check with the service before game time.

About this game

The Miami Heat (2-4) visit the Boston Celtics (5-1) at TD Garden on Friday, December 25, 2026, with tip-off at 2:30 PM ET.

Want every game for either team? See the Miami Heat TV schedule and the Boston Celtics TV schedule.

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FAQ

What channel is Heat vs Celtics on?

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics is on ABC and ESPN.

What time does Heat vs Celtics start?

Tip-off is at 2:30 PM ET on Friday, December 25, 2026.

How can I stream Heat vs Celtics?

You can stream it on ESPN app, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream. Availability depends on your plan and location.

Can I watch Heat vs Celtics for free?

Yes, if it airs on your local ABC station you can watch it free over the air with an HD antenna.

Where is Heat vs Celtics played?

TD Garden in Boston, MA.

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