Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
Tip-off 8:00 PM ET (1:00 AM UTC) at United Center, Chicago, IL.
Game information
- Date
- Thursday, December 3, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:00 PM ET · 1:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- United Center, Chicago, IL
- TV broadcast
- NBA TV
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 7
- Official game ID
- 0022600338 (20261203/CLECHI)
- Records
- CLE 3-2 · CHI 1-4
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) visit the Chicago Bulls (1-4) at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, December 3, 2026, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET. It's a Week 7 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
This is a Central Division matchup, so bragging rights and early standings position are on the line between two teams that know each other well. Chicago Bulls have 6 titles and Cleveland Cavaliers have 1.
The game is carried on NBA TV, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Chicago Bulls host at United Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- CLE on the road: Cleveland Cavaliers's first test away from home in Week 7.
- Broadcast: NBA TV — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 3-2 and 1-4, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Cleveland Cavaliers
Team comparison
| CLE | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-2 | 1-4 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Central | Central |
| Arena | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse | United Center |
| Championships | 1 | 6 |
| Founded | 1970 | 1966 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBA TV
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
CHI local TV
- CHSN/CHSN App
CLE local TV
- DAZN-CLE
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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