Trending Now - Sixers Set to Battle Celtics in NBA Playoff Opener

WHO:

Boston.com - Philadelphia fans chanted "We want Boston" ahead of the playoff series against the Celtics.

Liberty Ballers - The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs.

WHAT:

Liberty Ballers - The Sixers secured the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference after winning against the Orlando Magic in the Play-In tournament.

Liberty Ballers - The first round of the playoffs will consist of a series of games between the Sixers and Celtics.

WHERE:

Liberty Ballers - The games will take place in Boston and Philadelphia.

WHEN:

Liberty Ballers - Game 1 will take place on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC.

Liberty Ballers - Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.

Liberty Ballers - Game 3 will occur on April 24th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime.

Liberty Ballers - Game 4 is set for April 26th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Liberty Ballers - Game 5, if necessary, would be on April 26th, 2026, in Boston.

Liberty Ballers - Game 6, if necessary, would take place on April 28th, 2026, in Philadelphia.

Liberty Ballers - Game 7, if necessary, is scheduled for May 2nd, 2026.

Liberty Ballers - Game 1 will take place on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC, marking the first time in years that local broadcast channels will not carry round one of the playoffs.

Liberty Ballers - Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.

Liberty Ballers - Game 3 will occur on April 24th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime.

Liberty Ballers - Game 4 is set for April 26th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Liberty Ballers - Game 5, if necessary, would be on April 26th, 2026, in Boston.

Liberty Ballers - Game 6, if necessary, would take place on April 28th, 2026, in Philadelphia.

Liberty Ballers - Game 7, if necessary, is scheduled for May 2nd, 2026.

Boston.com - Game 1 between the Celtics and Sixers will take place on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at TD Garden in Boston.

Liberty Ballers - Game 1 will tip off on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC.

Liberty Ballers - Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.

Liberty Ballers - Game 3 will occur on April 24th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime.

Liberty Ballers - Game 4 is set for April 26th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Liberty Ballers - Game 5, if necessary, would be on April 26th, 2026, in Boston.

Liberty Ballers - Game 6, if necessary, would take place on April 28th, 2026, in Philadelphia.

Liberty Ballers - Game 7, if necessary, is scheduled for May 2nd, 2026.

Liberty Ballers - Game 1 will take place on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC, marking the first time in years that local broadcast channels will not carry round one of the playoffs.

Liberty Ballers - Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network, with Game 3 on April 24th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime, and Game 4 on April 26th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Liberty Ballers - Game 1 will take place on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC.

Liberty Ballers - Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.

Liberty Ballers - Game 3 will occur on April 24th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime.

Liberty Ballers - Game 4 is set for April 26th, 2026, at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Liberty Ballers - Game 5, if necessary, would be on April 26th, 2026, in Boston.

Liberty Ballers - Game 6, if necessary, would take place on April 28th, 2026, in Philadelphia.

Liberty Ballers - Game 7, if necessary, is scheduled for May 2nd, 2026.

WHY:

Liberty Ballers - The playoff series is a result of the Sixers' performance in the regular season and the Play-In tournament.

HOW:

Liberty Ballers - The NBA has announced the playoff schedule and broadcast details for the games, indicating that the first two games will be held in Boston.

Liberty Ballers - The NBA announced the playoff schedule and broadcast details for the games.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 15:17 UTC)

The Liberty Ballers are gearing up for their playoff series, with Game 1 set for April 19th, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC. Game 2 will follow on Tuesday, April 21st, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network, while Game 3 is scheduled for April 24th at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime. If the series extends, Game 4 will take place April 26th at 7 p.m. on NBC, and potential Game 5, 6, and 7 will be held April 26th in Boston, April 28th in Philadelphia, and May 2nd, respectively.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 13:21 UTC)

Game 1 of the Liberty Ballers playoffs will kick off April 19th, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC, marking a significant shift as local broadcast channels will not air round one for the first time in years. Following that, Game 2 is set for Tuesday, April 21st, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network, with Game 3 scheduled for April 24th at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime. If the series extends, Game 4 will be April 26th at 7 p.m. on NBC, and potential Games 5 and 6 will take place April 26th in Boston and April 28th in Philadelphia, respectively, with Game 7, if necessary, May 2nd.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 11:17 UTC)

Philadelphia fans are already gearing up for the playoff series against the Celtics, chanting "We want Boston" ahead of the highly anticipated matchup. Game 1 between the Celtics and the Sixers is set to take place April 19th, at TD Garden in Boston. The excitement is building as both teams prepare to clash in this thrilling playoff showdown.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 09:20 UTC)

The Liberty Ballers are set to kick off Game 1 of their series April 19th, at 1 p.m. ET, airing on ABC. Game 2 will follow on Tuesday, April 21st, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network, with additional games scheduled for April 24th, 26, and potentially beyond if the series extends.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 01:23 UTC)

The NBA has unveiled the playoff schedule, with Game 1 of the Liberty Ballers set for April 19th, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC, marking a notable shift as local broadcast channels will not air round one of the playoffs for the first time in years. Game 2 will follow April 21st, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network, while Game 3 is scheduled for April 24th at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime, and Game 4 will take place April 26th at 7 p.m. on NBC. Both Game 1 and Game 2 will be held in Boston.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 15:31 UTC)

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs after securing the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference by winning against the Orlando Magic in the Play-In tournament. The first round will feature a series of games held in both Boston and Philadelphia, starting with Game 1 April 19th, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC. Following that, Game 2 is set for Tuesday, April 21st, at 7 p.m. on Peacock and NBC Sports Network, with additional games scheduled through late April and early May if necessary.