NBA · Game guide
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls
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
Saturday, January 2, 2027 · in 81 daysChicago Bullshome
Chicago area · Bulls local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Chicago Bulls release (bulls.com), Sep 24, 2026
Los Angeles area · Lakers local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Los Angeles Lakers 'Watch & Listen' page (modified Oct 2 2026)
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Lakers vs Bulls: quick answers
What time is the Lakers vs Bulls game?
- Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls starts on Sat, Jan 2 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Lakers vs Bulls on?
- The game is on CHSN in the Chicago area and Spectrum SportsNet in the Los Angeles area.
How can I stream Lakers vs Bulls?
- In the Chicago area it streams on CHSN app; in the Los Angeles area it streams on Spectrum SportsNet+; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Lakers vs Bulls 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.
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 →
Spectrum SportsNet
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVSouthern California, Santa Barbara & Ventura counties, Las Vegas, Hawaii | Ch. 691 | source (report) |
| SpectrumSpectrum Southern California (varies; check spectrum.com lineup by ZIP) | Ch. 215 (SD) / 787 (HD) | source (report) |
| CoxCox systems in SoCal and Las Vegas | Ch. 65/1065 (Orange County, Santa Barbara); 70/1070 (Palos Verdes); 71/1071 (San Diego); 66/1066 (Las Vegas) | source (report) |
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Lakers–Bulls games this season
10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PT · at Los Angeles
Local: Spectrum SportsNet, Spectrum SportsNet+ and CHSN