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What channel is the Heat vs Celtics game on?

Friday, December 25, 2:30 PM ET: Miami Heat at Boston Celtics on ABC / ESPN. It is on ABC, free with an antenna anywhere in the US.

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From the public league broadcast feed, read Monday, November 9, 6:10 PM ET. Updated every morning; channels occasionally change, so check again on game day.

Miami Heat schedule & channels · Boston Celtics schedule & channels

Where to watch Heat vs Celtics

ABC: free with an antenna (national broadcast)
ESPN: ESPN Unlimited, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling Orange or cable — not on an antenna

Why it depends where you live: most NBA games are shown on each team’s regional channel, local station or team app, and only to viewers in that team’s home area. National games (ESPN, ABC, NBC, NBCSN, Peacock, Prime Video, NBA TV) are available everywhere.

Miami Heat: next games

Sun, Dec 27, 6:00 PM ET: Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat on TBD
Tue, Dec 29, 8:00 PM ET: Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks on NBC
Thu, Dec 31, 8:00 PM ET: Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder on KSBI / Thunder+ app

Boston Celtics: next games

Mon, Dec 28, 8:00 PM ET: Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics on NBC
Wed, Dec 30, 8:00 PM ET: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls on TBD
Fri, Jan 1, 9:30 PM ET: Boston Celtics at Utah Jazz on KJZZ 14 / Jazz+

Common questions

What channel is Heat vs Celtics on?

Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, Friday, December 25, 2:30 PM ET, is on ABC / ESPN. It is on ABC, free with an antenna anywhere in the US.

Can I watch Heat vs Celtics for free?

Yes, with an antenna, because it is on a national broadcast network.

What time does Heat vs Celtics start?

2:30 PM ET (US Eastern), Friday, December 25.