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Following a wild NBA offseason, the drama from it will reach a breaking point during the 2026-27 season. For the Celtics, that means facing off against the man they traded to the 76ers: Jaylen Brown.
The Celtics face the 76ers four times during the regular season. There will also be two preseason games against Philadelphia. That will give fans plenty of opportunities to see Brown in a new uniform.
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Brown was picked third by the Celtics in the 2016 NBA Draft. Winning the NBA Championship in 2024, the MVP of that series is coming off a career year. In 71 games with the Celtics last season, Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists.
The basketball world was shocked when it was revealed that Boston traded him to Philadelphia. Now that the dust has settled, Celtics fans live in a new reality where the team has to face Brown for as long as he wears a 76ers jersey.
Here's a breakdown of when the Celtics face Brown during the 2026-27 season, from preseason play to when Brown returns to the TD Garden.
When is Jaylen Brown's return game in Boston?
Jaylen Brown will first head back to Boston on October 10 for a preseason game. It's expected he will get quite an ovation from the crowd inside the TD Garden.
Things kick into high gear in 2027 when the Celtics host the 76ers on January 21.
Celtics vs. 76ers schedule for 2026-27 season
It won't take long for the Celtics and 76ers to face off during the regular season.
Boston heads to Philadelphia on November 10, the 11th game of the season. The team then play the 76ers at the TD Garden on January 21.
Both teams switch off hosting one another on February and March 7.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Nov. 10 | at 76ers | 8 p.m. |
| Jan. 21 | vs. 76ers | 7:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 7 | at 76ers | 7 p.m. |
| March 7 | vs. 76ers | 1 p.m. |
Celtics preseason schedule 2026
The Celtics start the preseason in Cleveland on October 8. Notably, Boston plays two games against the 76ers: Hosting the team on October 10 and playing in Philadelphia on October 16.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 8 | at Cavaliers | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 10 | vs. 76ers | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 14 | vs. Hornets | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 16 | at 76ers | 7 p.m. |
Jaylen Brown trade details
The Celtics sent Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George. George, 36, is under contract for two more seasons, but he has a player option worth $56.6 million in 2027-28.
Boston also got four picks from Philadelphia in the deal: A 2028 first-round pick, a 2031 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and a 2030 second-round pick.