The Chicago Bulls host the Indiana Pacers at the United Center on December 6, 2025. Here are all the ways fans in the United States can watch the game live.
✅ 1. National TV Broadcast (if selected)
Some NBA games are broadcast nationwide. If this matchup is chosen for national TV, it will air on one of these networks:
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ESPN
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TNT
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ABC
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NBA TV
National broadcasts include full pre-game and post-game coverage.
✅ 2. Local / Regional Sports Networks (most common for this game)
If the game is not nationally televised, it will air on the regional channels of each team.
✔ Chicago Bulls (home market):
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NBC Sports Chicago
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Most Bulls games are broadcast here.
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✔ Indiana Pacers (Indiana region):
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Bally Sports Indiana
Local broadcasts offer team-specific commentary and analysis.
✅ 3. Streaming Options (no cable required)
✔ NBA League Pass
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Best choice for out-of-market viewers.
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Watch live or on-demand.
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Includes condensed games and multi-angle viewing.
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Blackout rules apply if you live in the Chicago or Indiana markets.
✔ Live TV Streaming Services
These services include ESPN, TNT, ABC, NBA TV, and regional sports networks depending on the package:
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YouTube TV
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Hulu + Live TV
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Sling TV
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FuboTV
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DirecTV Stream (best for regional channels like NBC Sports Chicago)
✅ 4. Apps for Mobile & Smart TVs
You can also watch through:
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NBA App (with League Pass)
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NBC Sports App (Chicago area)
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Bally Sports App (Indiana area)
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ESPN App (if on ESPN)
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Watch TNT
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ABC App
Supported on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile devices.
⏰ 5. Game Time (U.S. Time Zones)
United Center typically hosts games at:
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7:00–7:30 PM CT (Chicago time)
Which converts to:
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8:00 PM ET
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6:00 PM MT
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5:00 PM PT
