The Philadelphia 76ers will play Game 7 against the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA playoffs. This matchup marks the 23rd playoff meeting between the two franchises.
Key points
Philadelphia 76ers face Boston Celtics in 2026 NBA playoffs
Game 7 is the 23rd playoff meeting between the franchises
76ers won Game 6 in Philadelphia
Game 7 will be played at TD Garden in Boston
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The Philadelphia 76ers face the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA playoffs, marking the 23rd time the franchises have met in the playoffs.
The 76ers won Game 6 in Philadelphia to send the series back to Boston for Game 7.
Here's the series schedule of the first-round matchup between the hated rivals and how to watch Game 7.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) crashes into the bench in the first half of a game two of the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 21, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) attempts a three-point basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on April 21, 2026.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket between Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) and center Andre Drummond (1) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Q&A
When is Game 7 between the Sixers and Celtics scheduled?
Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics is scheduled for the next game in the series.
Where will the Sixers play Game 7 against the Celtics?
The Sixers will play Game 7 at TD Garden in Boston.
How many times have the Sixers and Celtics met in the playoffs?
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics have met 23 times in the playoffs.
What was the outcome of Game 6 between the Sixers and Celtics?
The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 6 to send the series back to Boston for Game 7.
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Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) attempts a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dive for the ball in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) defends Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
The Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket between the Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George (8) and Andre Drummond (1) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2026.
Jayson Tatum (0) of the Boston Celtics grabs a rebound over Paul George (8) of the Philadelphia 76ers and Andre Drummond (1) during the first quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) gets fouled by Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) gets fouled by Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4) in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) on defense in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) shoots the ball between Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and guard Payton Pritchard (11) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes to the basket against Nikola Vucevic #4 of the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers grabs a rebound against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers runs into Nikola Vucevic #4 of the Boston Celtics as he goes to the basket during the second quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) crashes into the bench in the first half of a game two of the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 21, 2026
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) crashes into the bench in the first half of a game two of the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 21, 2026
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Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) attempts a three-point basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on April 21, 2026.
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket between Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) and center Andre Drummond (1) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) attempts a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dive for the ball in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) defends Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
The Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket between the Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George (8) and Andre Drummond (1) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2026.
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Jayson Tatum (0) of the Boston Celtics grabs a rebound over Paul George (8) of the Philadelphia 76ers and Andre Drummond (1) during the first quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) gets fouled by Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) gets fouled by Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4) in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) on defense in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) shoots the ball between Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and guard Payton Pritchard (11) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes to the basket against Nikola Vucevic #4 of the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers grabs a rebound against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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76ers vs Celtics in 2026 first round NBA playoff series in photos
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers runs into Nikola Vucevic #4 of the Boston Celtics as he goes to the basket during the second quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
When is Sixers Game 7?
The 76ers-Celtics Game 7 matchup is set for Sunday, May 2 at TD Garden in Boston.
Sixers-Celtics Game 7 time
Tipoff for 76ers-Celtics Game 7 is to be determined.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics 106-93 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics 106-93 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
What channel is the Sixers game on tonight?
Maxey, Edgecombe and veteran Paul George will take on Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Here are the details for Game 7.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics defends Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics defends Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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