NBA
Where to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics: TV Channels, Live Stream and Tip-off Time
Cleveland Cavaliers host Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena on Thursday 8 October. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this NBA game, country by country, plus the tip-off time in your time zone.
The short answer
TIP-OFF
23:00 UTC
VENUE
Rocket Arena
TV channels and streams by country
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics in the NBA starts at 19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC) on Thursday 8 October 2026, which is 00:00 BST in London and 01:00 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 1 broadcaster across 1 territory for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Rocket Arena.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this game at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
Streaming options: NBA League Pass (United States). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
Cleveland Cavaliers
Home side at Rocket Arena.
Boston Celtics
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics start?
19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC) on Thursday 8 October 2026, which is 00:00 BST in London and 01:00 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on NBA League Pass.
Is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics being played?
At Rocket Arena.
