Peacock will feature 100 regular-season NBA games throughout the course of the 2025-2026 season. Find out how to watch your favorite team.

While NBA Cup games broadcast on TV across NBC and ESPN, the in-season tournament can also be streamed on web-based streaming cable services — like DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV — some of which even offer free trials. Games are also streamable on Prime Video and Peacock.

Tonight’s Celtics vs. Knicks game will not air on traditional cable as it is exclusive to the Prime Video streaming service. NBA on Prime, including Celtics vs. Knicks, is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch the game.

How to watch NBA for free. Watch Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the 2025 NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

The Knicks and the Bucks broadcast tips off at 8 p.m. ET on October 28, live on NBC and Peacock. The game is the first part of a Tuesday night double-header. Game 2, in which the Los Angeles Clippers head to the Bay to face the Golden State Warriors, is set to follow at 11 p.m. ET.

Consider both are down key players, and Boston has improved on countering one of Houston's greatest early-season strengths, this matchup is compelling.