NBA watch guide
How to Watch the Chicago Bulls
Full-season estimate: $1,089/season ($121/mo)
NBA
Chicago Bulls
31-51 · 4th Central
Season status
Chicago Bulls are between seasons. Tip-off: Oct 20, 2026.
Best starting path
Start here to watch the Chicago Bulls
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Start with DIRECTV STREAM Choice, Prime Video, and Peacock Premium for Chicago Bulls fans in Chicago. Budget about $1,089/season ($121/month) once local and national windows are included.
Season
$1,089
Monthly
$121
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
Add to calendar
No games scheduled in the next 14 days.
No confirmed Chicago Bulls games are scheduled in this 14-day window. This can happen during off-days, breaks, or the off-season.
Platform checks
Is the Chicago Bulls game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
86%
more expensive than 86% of teams
NBA Rank
#6/30
most expensive
NBA Avg
$118/mo
$3 above avg
NBA streaming range
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Alternative stacks
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + Marquee Sports Network + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $72/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$129
Season
$1,161
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Marquee Sports Network + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $72/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$129
Season
$1,161
YouTube TV Sports Plan
YouTube TV Sports Plan + Marquee Sports Network + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing ESPN2.
Monthly
$111
Season
$999
Recommended stack details
Base package
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
Covers the national windows that still matter for Chicago Bulls fans in Chicago.
Estimated cost
$94.99/mo
Add-on
Prime Video
Prime Video - ~29 games/season
NBA on Prime Video (exclusive games)
Estimated cost
$14.99/mo
Add-on
Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium - ~28 games/season
Peacock-exclusive NBA games
Estimated cost
$10.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Apple TV+, Netflix Standard with ads, NFL Sunday Ticket, Paramount+ Essential, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Chicago Bulls game on tonight?
- There is no Chicago Bulls game scheduled in the next several days. Check back when the season picks up.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price the Chicago Bulls home-market setup first, using CHICAGO as the local TV market.
- NBA coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
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