Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings
Tip-off 10:00 PM ET (3:00 AM UTC) at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA.
Game information
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Tip-off
- 10:00 PM ET · 3:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- TV broadcast
- NBA TV
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 5
- Official game ID
- 0022600279 (20261121/BOSSAC)
- Records
- BOS 0-1 · SAC 0-0
Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings preview
The Boston Celtics (0-1) visit the Sacramento Kings (0-0) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Saturday, November 21, 2026, tipping off at 10:00 PM ET. It's a Week 5 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Boston Celtics out of the Eastern against Sacramento Kings of the Western — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Sacramento Kings have 1 title and Boston Celtics have 18.
The game is carried on NBA TV, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Sacramento Kings host at Golden 1 Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- BOS on the road: Boston Celtics's first test away from home in Week 5.
- Broadcast: NBA TV — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-1 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Boston Celtics
Team comparison
| BOS | SAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Western |
| Division | Atlantic | Pacific |
| Arena | TD Garden | Golden 1 Center |
| Championships | 18 | 1 |
| Founded | 1946 | 1948 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBA TV
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
SAC local TV
- NBCSCA/PCK-SAC
BOS local TV
- NBCSB/PCK-BOS
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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