Chicago Bulls Basketball on TV & Streaming

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Wondering how to watch the Chicago Bulls game tonight? Whether it’s a primetime showdown or a regular season must-win, here’s your complete guide to watching the Chicago Bulls live on TV today and streaming online all season long.

After parting ways with their former All-Star core, Chicago’s rebuild took a big step forward last season. Now, with Josh Giddey hitting his stride and Nikola Vucevic still anchoring the paint, the Bulls are pushing for a return to Eastern Conference relevance. Even without Coby White to open the season, this revamped squad is playing with confidence and looking like a team to watch.. 

What Channel is the Chicago Bulls Game on Tonight?

Bulls games are available through a variety of options on cable, for both in-market and out-of-market contests. Local fans in the Chicago area can tune into Chicago Sports Network,  which carries all of the non nationally broadcast games. Although the free over the air broadcast signal is no more for Chicagoans, CHSN still provides the exact same coverage as before. The channel is most readily available through Xfinity, DIRECTV, and Fubo. For less Bulls-specific content, NBATV is another cable option. 

Nationally broadcast games will be available on NBC, ABC and ESPN, so be sure to check the Chicago Bulls Subpage to confirm where and when to watch them in prime time.

For fans in the following cities, the over the air CHSN signal is still an option for keeping up with the Bulls: Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Sioux City.

Fans outside of those areas should keep an eye on local broadcast offerings when the Bulls come to town, and check the NBA League Page for fully up-to-date viewing options for every game this season. 

How to Stream Bulls Games Online

If you’re wondering how to stream Chicago Bulls games online, you have several great options:

• NBA League Pass or Team Pass is the ideal option for out-of-market fans. A regional blackout is in place for the entirety of Illinois and Iowa, as well as southern portions of Wisconsin and Michigan, and northern Indiana. For Bulls fans outside of those areas, the Team Pass provides the opportunity to watch every non-nationally broadcast game.
• Chicago Sports Network has both a website and an app that are direct to customer, providing all of their content without the need for a third party app.
• Nationally broadcast games are often available via Peacock, ESPN+ or Prime Video.

Home of the Bulls

The Bulls originally played in the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, but only for one season. The team moved to Chicago Stadium until 1994 before landing in its current home the United Center. It is the largest arena by capacity in the NBA. United Center seats 20,917 and has standing room to accommodate 23,129 fans.

History of the Bulls

The Bulls experienced early success in the 1970s with players like Jerry Sloan, Chet Walker, and Norm Van Lier. Chicago won its first division title in 1974-75 advancing all the way to the conference finals before losing to the Golden State Warriors. The Bulls, who now play in the Central Division in the Eastern Conference, have won nine division titles (1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, and 2012). Chicago, with Jordan leading the way, won conference titles in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998. The Bulls also won the NBA title in each of those seasons.

There is no question the greatest player in Bulls’ franchise history is Jordan. The Hall of Famer is the franchise leading scorer, leading rebounder, has the most assists, and the most steals. Jordan was a 14-time All-Star, a five-time NBA MVP, and won the MVP in all six of his trips to the NBA Finals. In addition to leading the NBA in scoring 10 times, Jordan was also selected to the league’s All-Defensive First Team nine times.

Jordan’s teammate, Scottie Pippen, is the Bull’s second all-time leading scorer with 15,123 points. Like Jordan, Pippen was equally adept in all facets of the game. He is third on the Bulls’ career rebounds list (5,726), second in most assists (4,494), and second in steals (1,792). Pippen was also part of all six Bulls NBA championships in the 1990s. He was a seven-time All-Star and was the All-Star Game MVP in 1994. Pippen was also an outstanding defender making the NBA All-Defensive First Team eight times and the Second Team twice. Jerry Sloan played 11 seasons with the Bulls from 1966 to 1976. He is still among the franchise leaders in points (24,798, 3rd) and rebounds (5,385, 5th). Sloan was a two-time All-Star and made the league’s All-Defensive First Team four times.