Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards
Tip-off 8:00 PM ET (1:00 AM UTC) at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.
Game information
- Date
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:00 PM ET · 1:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- TV broadcast
- NBC / Peacock
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Emirates NBA Cup — East Group C · Week 6
- Official game ID
- 0022600053 (20261124/BOSWAS)
- Records
- BOS 0-1 · WAS 0-0
Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards preview
The Boston Celtics (0-1) visit the Washington Wizards (0-0) at Capital One Arena in Washington on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET. It's a Week 6 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, part of the Emirates NBA Cup — East Group C.
Both clubs play in the Eastern Conference, making this an early-season measuring stick in the race for playoff seeding. Washington Wizards have 1 title and Boston Celtics have 18.
The game is carried on NBC / Peacock, 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: Washington Wizards host at Capital One Arena, 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 6.
- Broadcast: NBC / Peacock — 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 | WAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic | Southeast |
| Arena | TD Garden | Capital One Arena |
| Championships | 18 | 1 |
| Founded | 1946 | 1961 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBC
- Peacock
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
WAS local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
BOS local TV
- NBCSB/PCK-BOS
National broadcasters
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