What Channel Is NBC Sports Boston On? Celtics Channels and Peacock Add-On
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NBC Sports Boston is the regional home of the Celtics, and you can watch it on cable, satellite or as a Peacock add-on. DIRECTV lists it on channel 630 in its home area. On Xfinity and Verizon Fios, the channel and package vary by ZIP, so check your local lineup. Without cable, Peacock sells NBC Sports Boston for $14.95 a month on top of a Peacock plan, but only inside the network’s New England TV area.
NBC Sports Boston channel numbers (October 2026)
| Provider | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity (Boston area) | Check by ZIP | Channel and package vary by address |
| Verizon Fios (Boston area) | Check by ZIP | Confirm your Fios lineup and package |
| DIRECTV | 630 | Home TV area only |
| Peacock add-on | Streaming | $14.95/mo plus a Peacock plan |
Local cable numbers move from town to town, so search your provider’s lineup with your ZIP before game night.
The cheapest way to watch Celtics games
For viewers inside the home area, the Peacock add-on can be a lower-cost option than a full TV package, depending on which other games and channels you need. In October 2026 Peacock Select was $8.99 a month, so Select plus NBC Sports Boston came to about $23.94 a month before tax. Picking Premium at $12.99 instead raises the total to $27.94, but it also adds the Celtics games NBC and Peacock carry nationally, which Select does not include. Our NBA on Peacock guide lists those dates.
Peacock checks your home ZIP when you buy the add-on. You must watch inside the territory the first time, and after that you can watch on the road for up to 37 days before Peacock asks you to check in from home again.
Streaming Celtics games? Check your speed
The Peacock add-on streams over your home internet. See which providers serve your address.
Which games are not on NBC Sports Boston
Some Celtics games are exclusive to national partners such as ESPN, ABC, Prime Video, NBC or Peacock and will not be available through the regional network. Other games may be simulcast. Check the listing for the individual game before subscribing; the regional add-on alone will not show every Celtics game.
NBC Sports Boston vs NBCSN
They are different channels. NBCSN is NBC’s national cable sports channel, which simulcasts Peacock NBA Monday games. NBC Sports Boston is the regional network that carries local Celtics games. Our guide to what channel NBCSN is on covers the national one.
Out-of-market fans
If your ZIP is outside the NBC Sports Boston TV territory, you cannot buy its Peacock add-on. NBA League Pass may carry eligible out-of-market Celtics games, with national and local blackouts.
Internet for streaming the add-on
A steady connection matters more than a headline speed number for one live HD stream. If several people stream or game at once, compare plans for your address and test your Wi-Fi where you watch. A wired connection to the TV can help avoid dropouts.
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