An early revenge game against the rival that ended their title defense. A string of reunions for members of the 2023-24 championship squad. The first game back in New England for a local phenom. Chances to watch a pair of aging legends.

With the Celtics’ full schedule for the 2025-26 NBA season now out, here are seven games fans should have circled on their calendars:

Opening night. The first true look at this revamped Celtics roster, with a starting five that’ll barely resemble the one Boston fielded for the past two seasons.

We know Jaylen Brown and Derrick White will be part of that starting unit, assuming both are healthy when the season tips off. As for the other three spots? That’s anyone’s guess.

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