Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks
Tip-off 8:00 PM ET (1:00 AM UTC) at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI.
Game information
- Date
- Friday, December 18, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:00 PM ET · 1:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 9
- Official game ID
- 0022600392 (20261218/PHXMIL)
- Records
- PHX 3-5 · MIL 1-8
Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks preview
The Phoenix Suns (3-5) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (1-8) at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Friday, December 18, 2026, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET. It's a Week 9 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Phoenix Suns out of the Western against Milwaukee Bucks of the Eastern — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Milwaukee Bucks have 2 titles and Phoenix Suns have 0.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, 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: Milwaukee Bucks host at Fiserv Forum, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- PHX on the road: Phoenix Suns's first test away from home in Week 9.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 3-5 and 1-8, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Team comparison
| PHX | MIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-5 | 1-8 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Pacific | Central |
| Arena | Footprint Center | Fiserv Forum |
| Championships | 0 | 2 |
| Founded | 1968 | 1968 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
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MIL local TV
- MY24
PHX local TV
- 3TV / AZFS
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