Watch Chicago Bulls Live: Best Streaming to Never Miss a Game Without Cable

I’ll show you how to watch Chicago Bulls games live without a cable subscription. Here’s everything needed to stream Bulls basketball games online throughout the 2024-25 NBA season.

In a hurry? The following streaming services let you watch Chicago Bulls games online without cable:

Fubo

Known for its outstanding sports coverage, Fubo’s 150+ live TV channels provide a broad selection that appeals to most people. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

DIRECTV STREAM

The king of RSNs, this is the streaming service for MLB, NBA, and NHL fans with its Choice Plan! New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.

Hulu Live

Get 95+ live TV channels along with the Hulu Bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+! Try it today with a free trial.

Why You Need a VPN Today

However, first you need a VPN to unblock US streaming services from . Our favourite is ExpressVPN. It’s definitely not the cheapest option at $4.99/month, but it just works – and across all your devices.

They have servers in 25+ US cities/states and 105 countries, which unblock access to premium streaming platforms available only in the US, as well as free “on demand” TV services worldwide.

You’ll have access to local platforms as if you were in the country, meaning you can watch BBC iPlayer as if you were in the UK, CBC Gem as if you were in Canada, plus hundreds more worldwide.

Sign Up for ExpressVPN

Hotdog users get three months free at ExpressVPN, so it’s a “no-brainer” for us. Decide for yourself with their 30 day money-back guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

Sign Up for a Free Fubo Trial

What Channels Are Chicago Bulls Games On?

The Chicago Bulls will appear on several channels this NBA season. The main channel you need is Chicago Sports Network, which replaced NBC Sports Chicago on October 1st, 2024. This is where most of the Bulls’ regular season games will air and is available to local fans. There are alternatives for those outside the Chicago area.

Nationally broadcast NBA games air on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and TNT, sometimes simulcast with the teams’ RSNs and sometimes exclusively. This season, the Bulls will feature five times on national broadcasts:

How to watch Chicago Bulls games online without cable?

The new Chicago Sports Network channel is available on DIRECTV STREAM throughout Illinois and Iowa, plus parts of Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Other streaming services are expected to include the new network soon as well, particularly those that used to carry NBC Sports Chicago ( Fubo and Hulu + Live TV).

All three of these services provide ESPN too (as do others, such as Sling TV and YouTube). NBA TV is available on DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice plan or as part of Fubo’s Elite plan. Out-of-market fans can use a VPN with one of the plans that provides Chicago Sports Network or sign up for NBA League Pass. This will let those outside the team’s home region watch the Bulls’ local games.

Service	Price	Channels	Reviews
	$94.98/month	150+	Fubo
	$114.99/month	125+	DIRECTV
	$82.99/month	95+	Hulu
	$14.99/month	NA	NBA

Once you’ve picked a streaming service, sign into its app through your streaming device and select a channel to start watching. You can use almost any device available, including mobile devices (iOS or Android), gaming consoles, smart TVs, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, and other devices.

See our detailed review of each service (above) for a full list of their compatible devices.

2024-25 Chicago Bulls Schedule

Games will appear on NBA League Pass and Chicago Sports Network, except for the five national games indicated.

Where can I watch the Bulls game today?

Information about the next Chicago Bulls game, including the time and channel, can be found in our dedicated guide.

Our Choice

Depending on where you live, you can watch most of this season’s Chicago Bulls games with NBA League Pass or Chicago Sports Network (previously NBC Sports Chicago).

DIRECTV STREAM is our top choice for both. New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.

FAQs

What radio stations carry Chicago Bulls games?

The Bulls’ regular season games are available on 670 The Score, a sports radio channel serving Chicago and its surrounding areas. Fans who prefer to listen to games in Spanish can do so by listening to WRTO 1200 (also known as Univision Radio). It’s also possible to listen via SiriusXM with a subscription.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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