Week 2 · Thursday, October 29, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM UTC) at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA.
Game information
- Date
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 11:00 PM UTC
- Arena
- State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- TV broadcast
- NBA TV
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 2
- Official game ID
- 0022600144 (20261029/CLEATL)
- Records
- CLE 0-0 · ATL 0-0
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) visit the Atlanta Hawks (0-0) at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, October 29, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 2 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
Both clubs play in the Eastern Conference, making this an early-season measuring stick in the race for playoff seeding. Atlanta Hawks have 1 title 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: Atlanta Hawks host at State Farm Arena, 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 2.
- Broadcast: NBA TV — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Cleveland Cavaliers
Team comparison
| CLE | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Central | Southeast |
| Arena | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse | State Farm Arena |
| Championships | 1 | 1 |
| Founded | 1970 | 1949 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBA TV
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
ATL local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
CLE local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
Official networks carrying NBA games this season — click through to watch on the broadcaster's own site or app.
ABC / ESPN
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Watch on ABC / ESPN →National TVNBC
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Watch on TNT →StreamingAmazon Prime Video
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Watch on Amazon Prime Video →LeagueNBA TV
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Watch on NBA TV →Other games on Thu, Oct 29
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