New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls
Tip-off 8:00 PM ET (1:00 AM UTC) at United Center, Chicago, IL.
Game information
- Date
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:00 PM ET · 1:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- United Center, Chicago, IL
- TV broadcast
- NBC / Peacock
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 7
- Official game ID
- 0022600322 (20261201/NYKCHI)
- Records
- NYK 2-3 · CHI 1-4
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls preview
The New York Knicks (2-3) visit the Chicago Bulls (1-4) at United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET. It's a Week 7 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. Chicago Bulls have 6 titles and New York Knicks have 2.
The game is carried on NBC / Peacock, 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.
- NYK on the road: New York Knicks's first test away from home in Week 7.
- Broadcast: NBC / Peacock — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 2-3 and 1-4, so every result matters for seeding.
Team comparison
| NYK | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic | Central |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden | United Center |
| Championships | 2 | 6 |
| Founded | 1946 | 1966 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBC
- Peacock
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
CHI local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
NYK local TV
- MSG / DAZN
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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