New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls 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.
New York Knicks–Chicago Bulls: start time
| Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Away at home | New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls |
| U.S. time zones | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT |
| Home local time | 7 p.m. Central in Chicago |
| U.S. viewing | Local telecast or eligible out-of-market League Pass access |
The Knicks–Bulls start is 8 p.m. Eastern but 7 p.m. local time in Chicago. New York fans watching at home use 8 p.m.; fans attending in Chicago use 7 p.m. Pacific viewers have a 5 p.m. tip-off.
Where this game fits in the week
New York hosts Detroit on October 27, then plays this road game in Chicago the next night. The Knicks travel to Philadelphia for their October 30 game; Chicago goes to Boston that date. This guide follows the middle, Chicago-hosted fixture rather than the national Tuesday game.
How to watch in the United States
Knicks–Bulls has a League Pass route on the NBA date page. The NBC/Peacock label for Detroit at New York on October 27 does not carry over to this separate game. Check local rights and League Pass availability for October 28.
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.