Ever since Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their 2021 championship, the team has been chasing another Finals run. In hopes of getting there, the team swung big, trading away defensive anchor Jrue Holiday for seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard. The superstar pairing never fully clicked, and now Lillard is injured and back in Portland, leaving the Bucks in a tough spot.
Longtime co-star Khris Middleton is now with the Wizards, while defensive stalwart Brook Lopez has signed with the Clippers. To fill the void in the paint, Milwaukee made a move for Myles Turner—a shot-blocking, floor-spacing center who could change the team’s identity on both ends of the floor.
With so many moving parts, Bucks fans are left wondering: Is this the start of another title window for Giannis and company, or are they drifting further from the dominance they once enjoyed? That uncertainty is what will make it so fascinating to watch the Bucks this season.
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What channels have Milwaukee Bucks games?
The vast majority of Bucks games will air on the team’s regional home, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin (FDSWI), which is available throughout the state and in neighboring regions. If you’re a fan cheering from outside that area, you’ll need an NBA League Pass subscription for out-of-market access.
When the Bucks hit the national stage, you’ll find those games on ABC, ESPN, NBC, and NBA TV. Select matchups will also appear exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock. Just keep in mind that these national broadcasts will be blacked out on both FDSWI and NBA League Pass.
Want radio coverage? Every Bucks game, home and away, is broadcast live on WTMJ (620 AM and 103.3 FM). If you’re outside the Milwaukee area or on the move, you can catch the action nationwide via SiriusXM NBA Radio, where the Bucks have a dedicated channel during live games.
2025–2026 Milwaukee Bucks TV schedule
After another early playoff exit and a summer full of roster changes, the Milwaukee Bucks don’t look like they’re headed to the Finals any time soon. Giannis and the squad are trying to prove that they haven’t fallen off a cliff, and they indeed still belong in the championship conversation.
This year feels different because the Eastern Conference isn’t stacked with unbeatable giants, and the Bucks have a chance to carve out their own path if they can find the right chemistry. The backcourt’s a question mark for sure, but the potential is there. No matter where you’re tuning in, expect a season full of tight games, breakout performances, and a whole lot of Giannis doing Giannis things.
I’ve laid out the complete Milwaukee Bucks TV lineup below, including game times and channel listings. Let’s see if this team can turn the page and maybe even write a new chapter worth remembering.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| At Miami Heat | Monday, Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA League Pass |
| Detroit Pistons | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Chicago Bulls | Sunday, Oct. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA League Pass |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI, Peacock |
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October |
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| Washington Wizards | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Toronto Raptors | Friday, Oct. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA League Pass |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 6:00 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA League Pass |
| New York Knicks | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Golden State Warriors | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA TV |
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November |
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| Sacramento Kings | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 5:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Indiana Pacers | Monday, Nov. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Toronto Raptors | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Chicago Bulls | Friday, Nov. 7 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Houston Rockets | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 3:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Dallas Mavericks | Monday, Nov. 10 | 8:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Charlotte Hornets | Friday, Nov. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA TV |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Monday, Nov. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Detroit Pistons | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA TV |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Monday, Nov. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Miami Heat | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At New York Knicks | Friday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Brooklyn Nets | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
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December |
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| At Washington Wizards | Monday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Detroit Pistons | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Friday, Dec. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Detroit Pistons | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Toronto Raptors | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Indiana Pacers | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Friday, Dec. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Chicago Bulls | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Monday, Dec. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Washington Wizards | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
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January |
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| Charlotte Hornets | Friday, Jan. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Sacramento Kings | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Golden State Warriors | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSWI, ESPN |
| At Los Angeles Lakers | Friday, Jan. 9 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA TV |
| At Denver Nuggets | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Atlanta Hawks | Monday, Jan. 19 | 1:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 9:30 p.m. | FDSWI, ESPN |
| Denver Nuggets | Friday, Jan. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Dallas Mavericks | Sunday, Jan. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI, NBC, Peacock |
| At Washington Wizards | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
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February |
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| At Boston Celtics | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 3:30 p.m. | FDSWI, ESPN |
| Chicago Bulls | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Indiana Pacers | Friday, Feb. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Orlando Magic | Monday, Feb. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Orlando Magic | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Friday, Feb. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Toronto Raptors | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 3:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Miami Heat | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| New York Knicks | Friday, Feb. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
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March |
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| At Chicago Bulls | Sunday, March 1 | 3:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Boston Celtics | Monday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI, Peacock |
| Atlanta Hawks | Wednesday, March 4 | 9:30 p.m. | FDSWI, ESPN |
| Utah Jazz | Saturday, March 7 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Orlando Magic | Sunday, March 8 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Phoenix Suns | Tuesday, March 10 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Miami Heat | Thursday, March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Atlanta Hawks | Saturday, March 14 | 3:00 p.m. | FDSWI, Amazon Prime Video |
| Indiana Pacers | Sunday, March 15 | 3:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Tuesday, March 17 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI, NBC, Peacock |
| At Utah Jazz | Thursday, March 19 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Phoenix Suns | Saturday, March 21 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA TV |
| At Los Angeles Clippers | Monday, March 23 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Portland Trail Blazers | Wednesday, March 25 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| San Antonio Spurs | Saturday, March 28 | 3:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Sunday, March 29 | 3:30 p.m. | FDSWI, NBA TV |
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April |
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| At Houston Rockets | Wednesday, April 1 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Boston Celtics | Friday, April 3 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Sunday, April 5 | 3:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Brooklyn Nets | Tuesday, April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Detroit Pistons | Wednesday, April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSWI, ESPN |
| Brooklyn Nets | Friday, April 10 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Sunday, April 12 | 6:00 p.m. | FDSWI |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Milwaukee Bucks
With the NBA’s new media deal, figuring out your TV setup for the season can feel like a puzzle. But once you’ve got the right pieces, you’ll be all set to enjoy your Bucks from October to (hopefully) June.
If you want one platform that covers most of your bases, Stream with DIRECTV is the heavy hitter. It’s one of the few services to include FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin alongside national NBA channels like ABC, ESPN, and NBC. It even comes with unlimited DVR, so you won’t miss a moment when life gets in the way.
One thing to keep in mind about DIRECTV is that it’s expensive, and you must pay a regional sports fee for that FDSWI access. You’ll also need separate Amazon Prime Video and Peacock subscriptions for their exclusive games.
If you’re outside Wisconsin, NBA League Pass is still the best choice for catching Bucks games that aren’t nationally televised. Just be mindful of blackout restrictions because they haven’t gone anywhere.
Standalone in-market TV package for Bucks games
Bucks fans living in Wisconsin can utilize the FanDuel Sports Network app (formerly Bally Sports+) to stream games without the hassle of a traditional TV package. A subscription costs $19.99 a month or $189.99 for the year and gives you direct access to FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, which airs most of the team’s regular-season games.
The standalone service is built for fans who don’t want to miss anything, whether you’re watching from the couch or sneaking a peek on your phone during dinner. You can find it on all the usual suspects—Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.
What makes it stand out to me is its team-first focus. You get live Bucks broadcasts, real-time stats, and replays to keep you in the loop without drowning you in fluff. If you’re looking for a clean, reliable way to follow the squad all season long without a big TV package, FanDuel Sports Network is a solid pick.
How to watch the Milwaukee Bucks for free
Want to watch the Bucks without opening your wallet? I get it. Inflation is sky high, and we all want to save some money. Fortunately, you have two simple options to catch some games on TV for free.
The most reliable way to watch for free is with a digital antenna. Thanks to the league’s revamped media deal, more marquee matchups than ever will land on over-the-air channels like ABC and NBC. That’s to say, an antenna is a throwback move that still works—no login or subscription needed.
Your other main strategy is to use free live TV streaming trials. If a must-watch game is on a premium network like ESPN, you can often sign up for a short trial with a service like DIRECTV or Fubo. Even Prime Video offers a free trial, making it a smart way to test the waters before diving into a monthly bill.
How to watch the Milwaukee Bucks FAQ
How can I watch the Bucks if I live out of market?
NBA League Pass is your go-to for watching Bucks games outside Wisconsin. It covers non-national broadcasts and lets you follow the team from anywhere. Just be aware that live national games are still subject to blackouts, while replays are usually available afterward.
What is FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin?
FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin (formerly Bally Sports Wisconsin) is the regional sports network that holds the local broadcast rights for most regular-season Milwaukee Bucks games. It’s a must-have channel for any Wisconsin sports fan living in America’s Dairyland. You can get it through select cable providers, live TV services like DIRECTV or Fubo, or as a standalone streaming subscription.
How can I watch Bucks preseason games?
Bucks preseason games typically air on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin for in-market fans. For out-of-market viewers, preseason games are often available with an NBA League Pass subscription.
Who are the Milwaukee Bucks radio announcers?
Bucks games are broadcast on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM. With longtime play-by-play announcer Ted Davis having retired, you'll hear play-by-play announcer Dave Koehn joined by analyst Justin Garcia in the booth.
Is there a way to follow the Bucks while traveling?
The NBA app offers live radio broadcasts and occasional national streams, perfect for catching the action on the go. Whether you’re in an airport or stuck in traffic, you can still hear Giannis dominate without sitting in front of a screen. Just bring headphones and a little Bucks pride.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com contributor Creshonda Smith went full-court press to build this Milwaukee Bucks viewing guide. She sifted through broadcast schedules, dissected blackout zones, and tested streaming platforms to ensure every detail of the TV-viewing experience is covered.
From mapping out Giannis’s primetime appearances to flagging which services carry FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, she made sure every detail has you game-ready. This guide is built to help you follow the Bucks all season long, and that’s the quality our editorial staff pours into every piece of content.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
