Fans of the Boston Celtics will be happy to hear that the NBA has released a half-dozen dates of the coming 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule for the team to tide us over a bit in the depths of the summer doldrums. In the midst of a retooling season in the wake of the Achilles tendon injury to star forward Jayson Tatum, the team is understandably looking at a bit of a downgrade in terms of scheduling this season.

And while the Celtics may not be one of the ball clubs that will take to the court on one of the league’s two marquee dates (Opening Night and Christmas Day) for the first time in more than a decade, Boston did manage to secure one of the other major dates in the NBA calendar. That contest falls on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January, a date the Celtics have played on for six seasons in a row.

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Let’s take a closer look at the six games we do know the dates and opponents for so far.

October 24, 2025 – at New York Knicks – 7:30 pm ETNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics heads for the net as Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks defends in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden on April 08, 2025 in New York City. The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 119-117 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics heads for the net as Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks defends in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden on April 08, 2025 in New York City. The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 119-117 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

October 31 – at Philadelphia 76ers (NBA Cup game) – 7 pm ETOct 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (14) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Oct 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (14) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

November 7 – at Orlando Magic (NBA Cup game) – 7 pm ETBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 23: Gary Harris #14 of the Orlando Magic and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics fight for a loose ball during the first quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 23: Gary Harris #14 of the Orlando Magic and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics fight for a loose ball during the first quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

November 21 – vs. Brooklyn Nets (NBA Cup game) – 7:30 pm ETMar 18, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman (55) reacts after hitting a three point shot during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Mar 18, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman (55) reacts after hitting a three point shot during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

November 26 – vs. Detroit Pistons (NBA Cup game) – 5 pm ETDec 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots a three point basket during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Dec 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots a three point basket during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

January 19 – at Detroit Pistons – 8 pm ETBOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 12: Ronald Holland II #00 of the Detroit Pistons goes to the basket past Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the first half of a game at TD Garden on December 12, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 12: Ronald Holland II #00 of the Detroit Pistons goes to the basket past Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the first half of a game at TD Garden on December 12, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: NBA releases dates for 6 dates from Celtics 2025-26 schedule