NBA · Game guide
Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets
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
Sunday, January 3, 2027 · in 82 daysHouston area · Rockets local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Houston Rockets schedule announcement, Aug 13 2026
Cleveland area · Cavaliers local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Cleveland 19 News (WOIO, Gray Media), Sep 15, 2026
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Cavaliers vs Rockets: quick answers
What time is the Cavaliers vs Rockets game?
- Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets starts on Sun, Jan 3 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Cavaliers vs Rockets on?
- The game is on Space City Home Network in the Houston area and WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43 and Rock Entertainment Sports Network in the Cleveland area.
How can I stream Cavaliers vs Rockets?
- In the Houston area it streams on SCHN+; in the Cleveland area it streams on DAZN; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Cavaliers vs Rockets 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.
Space City Home Network (SCHN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVSCHN territory: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, parts of New Mexico | Ch. 674 (alternate SCHN2: 674-1) | source |
| XfinityXfinity Houston-area systems (area not stated) | Ch. 39 / 639 HD (alternate SCHN2: 710) | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 19 | source |
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 Cavaliers–Rockets games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Cleveland
Local: DAZN, WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43 and Rock Entertainment Sports Network