The recent Knicks vs. Celtics NBA playoff games have been broadcast primarily on ESPN and TNT. For the latest Game 6, which took place on May 16, 2025, the game was aired on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York
. If you want to watch Knicks vs. Celtics games live or stream them online, here are the main options:
- ESPN : The primary TV channel for Game 6 and other key games. You can watch live on ESPN with a cable subscription or stream via the ESPN app or Watch ESPN with a valid cable login
- Streaming Services with ESPN : Services like DIRECTV (which offers a 5-day free trial), Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and fuboTV provide live streaming of ESPN. Hulu + Live TV also includes TNT and ABC for other playoff games and offers a free trial for new users
- TNT and Max : Some earlier games and potential Game 7 broadcasts are on TNT, which can be streamed via Max (available through Prime Video) or other streaming bundles that include TNT
For free or trial-based viewing, DIRECTV's 5-day free trial is a popular choice to watch ESPN live without a cable subscription
. In summary, to watch Knicks vs. Celtics games live, tune into ESPN for most games, especially Game 6, or use streaming services that carry ESPN and TNT, such as Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, YouTube TV, or fuboTV
