Week 1 · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls
Tip-off 8:00 PM ET (12:00 AM UTC) at United Center, Chicago, IL.
Game information
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM UTC
- Arena
- United Center, Chicago, IL
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 1
- Official game ID
- 0022600108 (20261024/WASCHI)
- Records
- WAS 0-0 · CHI 0-0
Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls preview
The Washington Wizards (0-0) visit the Chicago Bulls (0-0) at United Center in Chicago on Saturday, October 24, 2026, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET. It's a Week 1 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 Washington Wizards have 1.
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: Chicago Bulls host at United Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- WAS on the road: Washington Wizards's first test away from home in Week 1.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Team comparison
| WAS | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Southeast | Central |
| Arena | Capital One Arena | United Center |
| Championships | 1 | 6 |
| Founded | 1961 | 1966 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
CHI local TV
- Chicago Sports Network
WAS local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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Watch on NBA TV →Other games on Sat, Oct 24
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