Milwaukee Bucks fans in Wisconsin have a much simpler viewing setup this season than they may be used to.
The team says all non-nationally televised games in 2026-27 will be available on free, over-the-air channels, and with only two games landing on national TV, that means most local fans should be able to follow the bulk of the schedule without a traditional cable package. For anyone watching from outside Wisconsin, NBA League Pass remains an option, though blackout restrictions still apply for some viewers.
Here’s where Bucks games will air on free, Wisconsin-based channels: MY24 in Milwaukee, WBAY 2.3 in Green Bay, WISC 3.2 in Madison, WKBT 8.2 in La Crosse-Eau Claire, and WJFW 12.2 in Wausau-Rhinelander. The Bucks also said a Duluth-Superior channel partner will be announced later.
Those stations aren’t always limited to antenna viewing, either. Many are carried in digital cable lineups, such as WBAY 2.3 on channel 993 on Spectrum in Oshkosh. The easiest way for fans to confirm access is to check their provider and local affiliate.
For fans who can’t get the over-the-air broadcasts, the team introduced Bucks+, a direct-to-consumer streaming service. It will cost $19.99 per month or $99.99 for the full season, and it includes every game except the two nationally televised ones.
Those two games will require ESPN and Prime Video. The first is Wednesday, November 18 at Miami on ESPN. The second is Giannis’ return to Milwaukee on January 28 on Prime.
Awful Announcing called the Bucks “the easiest team to watch this season,” a label that fits the setup, even if plenty of fans would probably prefer to see their team on national TV more often.
So the bottom line is straightforward: fans inside Wisconsin can use a local over-the-air channel or Bucks+ to watch 80 of Milwaukee’s 82 games, while fans outside the state can rely on League Pass for most games and still need separate access for the nationally televised matchups. The larger trend around local NBA viewing is clearly changing, too, as more regional sports networks disappear. The Atlanta Hawks announced this week that they will stream all of their local games on Prime Video, a reminder that Bucks fans should enjoy the current setup while it lasts.
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