NBA · Game guide
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Monday, October 26, 2026 · in 13 daysChicago Bullsaway
Boston Celticshome
Boston area · Celtics local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Boston Celtics release (celtics.com), Jul 20, 2026
Chicago area · Bulls local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Bulls release (bulls.com), Sep 24, 2026
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Bulls vs Celtics: quick answers
What time is the Bulls vs Celtics game?
- Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics starts on Mon, Oct 26 at 7:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM CT · 5:30 PM MT · 4:30 PM PT.
What channel is Bulls vs Celtics on?
- The game is on NBC Sports Boston in the Boston area and CHSN in the Chicago area.
How can I stream Bulls vs Celtics?
- In the Boston area it streams on NBC Sports app; in the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Bulls vs Celtics on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
NBC Sports Boston
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 630 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Cox, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. Provider details →
Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 665 | source |
| XfinityChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 200 (CHSN) / 201 (CHSN+) | source |
| DirecTV StreamChicago area / CHSN territory | Ch. 665 | source |
Also carried by Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Bulls–Celtics games this season
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Boston
Local: NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports app and CHSN
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Chicago
Local: CHSN, CHSN app and NBC Sports Boston
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Chicago
Local: CHSN, CHSN app and NBC Sports Boston