Celtics Host Knicks in NBA Season Opener: How to Watch the Championship Celebration
Staff Editor NBA Season Opener: Knicks Face Celtics in Boston Amid Championship Celebration
The NBA season kicks off with a highly anticipated matchup as the New York Knicks travel to Boston to face the reigning champions, the Celtics, on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be preceded by a banner-raising ceremony, celebrating the Celtics’ record-breaking 18th NBA title.
Basketball fans across the nation are eager to see how the Knicks, who finished second in the Eastern Conference last season, will fare against the defending champions. The game promises to be a thrilling start to the new NBA season.
For viewers in the United States, the game will be broadcast live on TNT. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET, with the banner-raising ceremony expected around 7 p.m. ET.
Cord-cutters have several options to catch the action. Max offers the most budget-friendly choice, providing live TNT games through the B/R Sports Add-on. Alternatively, Sling TV and DirecTV Stream are available for those without cable subscriptions. Sling TV starts at $40 per month with a half-off first-month promotion, while DirecTV Stream offers a more extensive channel lineup starting at $87 per month and includes a free trial.
Fans outside the United States can use a VPN service like ExpressVPN to access US-based streaming platforms. However, viewers should be aware of the legal considerations surrounding VPN usage in their respective regions.
As the NBA season begins, all eyes will be on Boston for this marquee matchup between two Eastern Conference powerhouses.
