NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade
NBA schedules Miami Heat to play Boston Celtics on Christmas Day
The NBA has scheduled the Miami Heat to play an away game against the Boston Celtics on December 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. ET. This marks the first time these two teams will face each other on Christmas Day.
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This game is part of the NBA's high-profile Christmas Day broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring a matchup bween two frequent playoff rivals.
Key Facts
- The Miami Heat will play the Boston Celtics on December 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden.
- This is the first time the Heat and Celtics have played each other on Christmas Day.
- The Heat have a historical record of 12 wins and 2 losses in previous Christmas Day appearances.
- The teams have met four times in the playoffs since 2020.
- The full 2026-27 NBA season schedule is set to be released on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
- The Christmas Day schedule includes five total games featuring ten teams.
Who's Mentioned
organizationPhiladelphia 76ers“NBA team”organizationOklahoma City Thunder“NBA team”organizationBoston Celtics“NBA basketball team”organizationNew York Knicks“NBA team”locationTD Garden“Venue for the game in Boston”organizationNBA“Professional basketball league”organizationSan Antonio Spurs“NBA team”locationMinnesota“Location of game”organizationMiami Heat“NBA basketball team”organizationLos Angeles Lakers“NBA team”organizationGolden State Warriors“NBA team”organizationDenver Nuggets“NBA team”