The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Boston Celtics in an NBA preseason game on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 (10/12/25) at TD Garden in Boston.

How to watch

Here are your best options to watch the game if you don’t already have cable:

Watch for free with a trial of DIRECTV or FuboTV .

You can also watch with a subscription to ESPN Unlimited or Sling .

Streaming platform Free trial Monthly price Discount DIRECTV Yes $84.99 $35 off your first month FuboTV Yes $84.99 $30 off your first month Sling No $45.99 No ESPN Unlimited No $29.99 No

Here’s what you need to know:

What : NBA Preseason

Who : Cavaliers vs. Celtics

When : Oct. 12, 2025 (10/12/25)

Time : 7 p.m. ET

Where : TD Garden

TV : ESPN

Live stream : DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial), ESPN Unlimit

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