Where to watch Cavs vs. Celtics NBA preseason game for free today

The Cavs are back from Spain to open the NBA preseason against the Boston Celtics at home today. Find out how to watch this game for free.Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio -- The wait is over! The Cleveland Cavaliers begin their NBA preseason slate with a matchup against the Boston Celtics today. This game is available on multiple streaming services in the Boston market and DAZN everywhere else. How to watch this NBA preseason game today What: NBA preseason: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics When: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026Time: 7 p.m. EasternWhere: Rocket Arena | Cleveland, Ohio Channel: NBC Sports Boston (Boston Market)Streaming options in Boston Market only: DIRECTV (5-day free trial and $35 off your first month) and FuboTV (5-day free trial and $25 off your first month)Streaming option in all markets: DAZN (7-day free trial) What is DAZN? DAZN is a rising subscription-based streaming service with several plan options and is dedicated to live and on-demand sports, including boxing, MMA, soccer and more recently, the streaming home for select NBA teams in the 2026-27 season. The Cavs announced on Sept. 1 they have partnered with DAZN for a majority of their games in the 2026-27 season. Note: Games on ESPN, NBC, ABC, Peacock and Prime Video are not included. How many Cavs games can I watch on DAZN?There will be at least 63 Cavs games streaming on DAZN this season. Does DAZN have a free trial? Yes, DAZN is offering fans a 7-day free trial. Try it out tonight! If you want to stick with it, there are plenty of flexible options for the upcoming season. What plans does DAZN offer? Here’s a breakdown of your DAZN plan options:Monthly Pass: $19.99 per month - two streams in one location, includes downloads.Monthly Pass Ultimate: $24.99 per month, five streams in two locations, includes multiview, downloads, alternate angles and feeds.Season Pass: $119.99 per year - two streams in one location, includes downloads.Season Pass Ultimate: $139.99 per year, five streams in two locations, includes multiview, downloads, alternate angles and feeds.What to know about today’s matchupAlong with the defending NBA champion New York Knicks and a newly stacked Philadelphia 76ers with Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, the Cavs and Celtics are considered Eastern Conference title contenders heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.Cleveland (52-30) was swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, while the Celtics (56-26) were bounced by the 76ers in seven games in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.All eyes on Watson All eyes will be on Cleveland newcomer Peyton Watson as he makes his Cavs debut. Watson, who came over from the Denver Nuggets in an offseason trade, averaged just shy of 15 points and hit 41% of his 3-pointers in his fourth year in the league. His versatility on defense is expected to be a major boost for Cleveland. Meleek Thomas takes the next step Fresh off his Summer League scoring bonanza, Meleek Thomas, a sparky second-round pick out of Arkansas, is ready for the show. From squaring off against league hopefuls to league staples in the warmup waters, how will he adapt to the next level of competition? The post-Jaylen Brown eraIt has been 159 days since the Celtics were ousted by the 76ers. Jayson Tatum is healthy. Jaylen Brown was traded to Philly. The Celtics added Paul George, physical center Mitchell Robinson and veteran guard Mike Conley. Head coach Joe Mazzula is expected to be cautious with Tatum, while moving around the new pieces to find the right fit and flow this preseason. How to watch Cleveland Guardians playoff game for free todayWhere to watch Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Game 3 today: MLB free live streamHow to watch USA soccer vs. Canada for free todayHow to watch Cleveland Guardians playoff game for free todayWhere to watch Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Game 2 today: MLB free live streamRobert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...