Top 10 Boston Celtics games you can’t miss in 2025-26

Rodney Knuppel

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The Boston Celtics are coming into the new season focused and ready to prove they’re still a force in the East. The injury to Jayson Tatum and last year’s early playoff exit left a bad taste, but Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard are determined to lead this new-look roster back into the spotlight.

With a front office that never sits still and a locker room full of players who know how to win, Boston is out to remind everyone that championship habits don’t fade.

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Here are the 10 games Celtics fans should circle this season.

  1. Oct 22 vs Philadelphia
    The season opener at TD Garden against the rival 76ers is the perfect way to start the year. Expect intensity from the opening tip and plenty of emotion in front of a fired-up Boston crowd.

  2. Oct 24 at New York
    The first trip to Madison Square Garden always hits different. New York’s new coaching staff will have something to prove against one of the East’s best.

  3. Nov 1 vs Houston
    Kevin Durant and the Rockets bring firepower and swagger. It’s a high-stakes early-season test for Boston’s defensive schemes.

  4. Nov 12 vs Memphis
    Ja Morant and the Grizzlies come to town with speed, confidence, and no fear. The Celtics’ backcourt will have its hands full in one of the season’s most entertaining matchups.

  5. Nov 29 at Minnesota
    A road trip to face the team that knocked off the Lakers last postseason. The Timberwolves are deep and physical, a perfect test for Boston’s toughness.

  6. Dec 22 vs Indiana
    The Pacers visit in a matchup of two teams that love to push the pace. Indiana plays fast and free, and Boston will have to control tempo to protect home court.

  7. Jan 7 vs Denver
    The defending Western champs come to TD Garden led by Nikola Jokic. This one always feels like a playoff game in January.

  8. Feb 1 vs Milwaukee
    Giannis and the Bucks are the measuring stick in the East. This matchup will tell Boston exactly where it stands among the elite.

  9. Mar 18 vs Golden State
    Steph Curry’s only trip to Boston brings one of the NBA’s most respected rivalries back to life. Expect a chess match between two of the smartest teams in the league.

  10. Mar 25 vs Oklahoma City
    The defending NBA champions come to town late in the season. The Thunder’s young energy against Boston’s experience makes this a must-watch for any fan.

The Celtics are built on pride, resilience, and relentless defense. Jaylen Brown’s leadership continues to grow, Derrick White has become one of the league’s most reliable guards, and Payton Pritchard keeps proving he belongs in the spotlight. Boston may have shifted from superstar-driven to system-driven, but this group still carries the same goal every night: to hang another banner in the rafters.

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Rodney Knuppel

Rodney Knuppel is a freelance writer for The Sporting News. When not watching, listening or writing about sports, Rodney enjoys following the travels of his three kids, who are all active in their own sports and activities. A huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, Rodney also enjoys St. Louis Blues hockey and is a big Kansas Jayhawks basketball fan.