Jaylen Brown returns to Boston for first regular season game as 76ers player

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Jaylen Brown returns to Boston for first regular season game as 76ers player
Summary

Jaylen Brown is scheduled to face the Boston Celtics on January 21, 2027, for the first time as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. The game will take place at TD Garden at 7:30 PM ET, following his recent trade from the Celtics after a decade with the team. Brown has expressed a mix of emotions regarding his transition from Boston, acknowledging the rivalry and his history with the franchise. Prior to the regular-season matchup, the 76ers will visit Boston for a preseason game on October 10. Additional games between the teams are also scheduled in February and March.

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  • Jaylen Brown's first regular season game against the Celtics is January 21, 2027.
  • Brown spent 10 years with the Celtics before joining the 76ers.
  • The game will be aired live on Amazon Prime Video.
  • A preseason matchup between the teams occurs on October 10, 2026.
  • More games between the 76ers and Celtics are scheduled for February and March 2027.
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  • 7:12 PMYahoo SportsFormer Boston Celtic Jaylen Brown set for January homecoming
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As part of the rival 76ers, former Celtics star Jaylen Brown will face his old team in Boston for the first time in the regular season in 2027.

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