How to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics online for free

Watch the NBA for free with this clever hack.
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TL;DR: Stream the Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The NBA is coming to the BBC, with some absolutely massive games lined up for everyone to enjoy. And we do mean everyone, because fans from around the world can take advantage of this free coverage with a VPN.

If you want to watch the Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics?

Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on March 3 (8:30 p.m. GMT). This game takes place at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

How to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics for free

Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics will be broadcast live on BBC Three. You can also live stream this game for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These powerful tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Access BBC iPlayer to stream the NBA by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Stream Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics for free from anywhere in the world

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£82.82 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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