Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT. The NBA lists a League Pass viewing route, subject to U.S. local-market restrictions.
Houston Rockets–Milwaukee Bucks: start time
| Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Away at home | Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks |
| U.S. time zones | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT |
| Home local time | 7 p.m. Central in Milwaukee |
| U.S. viewing | Local telecast or eligible out-of-market League Pass access |
Houston visits Milwaukee at 7 p.m. Central, or 8 p.m. Eastern. Both cities are in the Central time zone, so Rockets fans and the home crowd can use the same 7 p.m. time. The Pacific conversion is 5 p.m.
Where this game fits in the week
Milwaukee hosts Indiana on October 26 before this Houston visit. Houston’s next scheduled game is at Dallas on October 30; Milwaukee next hosts Cleveland on October 31. That leaves different gaps before each team’s next fixture without changing Wednesday’s start.
How to watch in the United States
The NBA date listing points to League Pass for Rockets–Bucks. U.S. local-market rights can block that live feed, so use the game’s watch options to identify the service available at your location. A radio listing is audio, not the television channel.
Check location restrictions before buying a package. The NBA blackout guide explains live local and national restrictions.
Game links and the rest of Wednesday
Use the official matchup page for this game. The October 28 U.S. schedule compares all 12 starts. Dates, local tip-offs and national assignments are also listed in the NBA season schedule.