Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls: where to watch live and start time (NBA, Oct 30) By Luís Henrique Costa
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The Boston Celtics host the Chicago Bulls on Friday at TD Garden in Boston, in a NBA Cup group-stage game. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, and fans in the United States can follow the game on cable and streaming services.
Both teams are in Group C of the Eastern Conference, alongside Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets. Boston arrives with a 3-1 record, fourth in the East, after three straight wins. The Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 in overtime on Tuesday (27). Chicago is 1-4 and 12th in the East, and has lost four games in a row. The teams last met on Monday (26), when Boston won 134-99 in Boston.
Where to watch Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls live
In the United States, the game will be shown on the following channels and platforms.
- NBC Sports Boston: cable TV
- Chicago Sports Network (CHSN): cable TV
- Peacock: streaming
- CHSN App: streaming
- NBA League Pass: streaming
- Fubo: streaming
Start time and venue for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET, which is also the local time at the arena
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- Competition: NBA Cup, group stage (Group C, Eastern Conference)
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How the Boston Celtics arrive
Jayson Tatum has taken on a bigger role in creating plays since Jaylen Brown was traded to Philadelphia in the summer. Paul George is the main addition of the roster rebuild, which also brought two future first-round picks to Boston. Derrick White was one of the players who stood out in the win over the Nets.
Devin Carter is out of the game with an illness, according to the injury report. The sources consulted did not confirm the Celtics’ starting lineup, and the team’s head coach was not confirmed in a second source.
How the Chicago Bulls arrive
Caleb Wilson is one of the strongest offensive players for Chicago this season. He is one of three NBA rrookies averaging at least 20 points per game this year. The Bulls will be without Nic Claxton, who is out with a hamstring injury.
Patrick Williams and Tobe Awaka are listed as questionable on the Bulls’ injury report, and their status for the game was not confirmed. The sources consulted did not identify the Bulls’ current head coach or a confirmed starting lineup.
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Referees for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls
The NBA has not announced the referees, assistant referees or video review crew for the game.
Next NBA Cup date for Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls
One source said the NBA Cup quarterfinals are expected to start on December 4, 2026. The sources consulted did not confirm the next opponent for either team.
