How to watch Knicks vs. Celtics 2024 NBA Opening Night Game live for free

The 2024-25 NBA season begins tonight with a matchup between last season’s champions, the Boston Celtics, and the new-look New York Knicks.

The Celtics are currently No. 1 in NBA’s Week 1 Power Rankings, while the Knicks sit at No. 3 (moving up from No. 6 during the final week of preseason).

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In the last 10 months, the Knicks have added a number of key pieces of the team in OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Karl-Anthony Towns, plus Jalen Brunson remains a centerpiece of the team’s starting lineup.

Expectations are high for the Knicks, who were a No. 2 seed entering the 2024 playoffs; here’s everything you need to know about Knicks vs. Celtics, from start time and channel, to how to watch for free.

Knicks vs. Celtics date and time: When is the NY Knicks first game?

The New York Knicks take on the Boston Celtics tonight, October 22, live from TD Garden in Boston, MA. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

What channel are the Knicks vs. Celtics on tonight?

The Knicks’ game against the Celtics is one of two nationally broadcast NBA games airing tonight on TNT, so the game won’t be on the team’s home network of MSG.

If you have cable, all you’ll have to do is flip the channel over to TNT at game time.

How to watch Knicks vs. Celtics for free:

An easy and free way to stream the Knicks vs. Celtics game without cable is by using a live TV streaming service with a free trial.

One we’re recommending to everyone right now is DIRECTV Stream, which comes with a five-day free trial. After the trial ends, DIRECTV Stream plan costs $86.98/month. DIRECTV Stream’s base plan includes TNT.

Other ways to stream Knicks vs. Celtics:

The most cost-effective way to stream NBA games on TNT in the long run, including the Knicks vs. Celtics game and the Timberwolves vs. Lakers game that’ll follow it tonight, is with a subscription to Max, which starts at $9.99/month. Max is also available bundled together with Disney+ and Hulu, starting at $16.99/month.

Sling TV is another live TV streaming service that includes TNT. Though it doesn’t offer a free trial, you can get your first month of Sling Orange (the cheaper of the two plans that includes TNT) for 50% off — $20 for your first month, and $40/month after that.

Knicks and Celtics Starting 5:

New York Knicks

• Mikal Bridges, SG
• Josh Hart, SF
• Jalen Brunson, PG
• OG Anunoby, PF
• Karl-Anthony Towns, C

Boston Celtics

• Derrick White, SG
• Jaylen Brown, SF
• Jrue Holiday, PG
• Jayson Tatum, PF
• Al Horford, C

When do the Knicks play again?

The Knicks’ next game is their home opener against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN.

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