How to watch Celtics vs. preseason games Nuggets in Abu Dhabi to watch originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Boston Celtics’ quest for a repeat begins abroad.

The defending NBA champions landed in Abu Dhabi earlier this week to prepare for two preseason games against the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets. It’s the third year in a row that the NBA has staged exhibition games in the UAE capital. Emirates, but this is the first meeting between the last two champions of the competition.

The action kicks off Friday, October 4 for Game 1 of Celtics-Nuggets at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday, October 6. Both games will air on NBC Sports Boston, which will also have exclusive pregame and postgame coverage.

Here’s what you need to know about how to watch both games:

When is Celtics vs. Nuggets in Abu Dhabi?

Game 1 is scheduled for Friday, October 4 at 12pm ET at the Etihad Arena. NBC Sports Boston’s coverage begins at 11:30 a.m. ET with a special edition of Celtics Pregame Live.

Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday, October 6 at 10am ET, while Celtics Pregame begins live at 9:30am ET on NBC Sports Boston.

How to watch Celtics vs. Nuggets can be viewed in Abu Dhabi

Both games will air exclusively on NBC Sports Boston. Play-by-play announcer Drew Carter and color analyst Brian Scalabrine will be in attendance, while Celtics Insider Chris Forsberg reports live from Abu Dhabi.

How to watch Celtics vs. Nuggets can stream live in Abu Dhabi

If you live in the Boston Celtics team area and have a provider that includes NBC Sports Boston, you can stream the Celtics through the NBC Sports app or here.

If you don’t have cable, NBC Sports Boston is included on FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu and DirectTV Stream.

If you live outside the Boston Celtics team area, both games are available to stream on NBA League Pass.