Bucks move home opener to afternoon to avoid World Series conflict
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks announced a change to the schedule for their home opener against the Chicago Bulls on October 23, moving the game to 3 p.m. Central time. This adjustment is made to prevent a direct conflict with Game 1 of the World Series, which will occur the same evening in Milwaukee. The Bucks congratulated the Milwaukee Brewers, who will be hosting either the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series after clinching their first berth since 1982. The Bucks also highlighted another potential scheduling issue, as they are set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 31, which may clash with a possible World Series Game 7.
- •Bucks game moved to 3 p.m. on October 23.
- •Game 1 of the World Series occurs the same evening.
- •Bucks host Chicago Bulls for their home opener.
- •Brewers clinched World Series berth after NLCS sweep.
- •Bucks may face scheduling conflict with Cavaliers on October 31.
- 4:47 PMESPN NBA — Bucks move start time for home opener, avoid World Series conflict
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Bucks move their Oct. 23 home opener with Bulls to afternoon to avoid World Series conflict
"MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are going to have an afternoon tip-off for their Oct. 23 home opener with the Chicago Bulls to avoid a direct conflict with Game 1 of the World Series, which is taking place in Milwaukee that evening.
"The Bucks are going to have an afternoon tip-off for their Oct. 23 home opener with the Bulls to avoid a direct conflict with Game 1 of the World Series.
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External links- ESPN NBAOct 16, 2026, 4:47 PMBucks move start time for home opener, avoid World Series conflict
The Bucks are going to have an afternoon tip-off for their Oct. 23 home opener with the Bulls to avoid a direct conflict with Game 1 of the World Series.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 3:27 PMBucks move their Oct. 23 home opener with Bulls to afternoon to avoid World Series conflict
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are going to have an afternoon tip-off for their Oct. 23 home opener with the Chicago Bulls to avoid a direct conflict with Game 1 of the World Series, which is taking place in Milwaukee that evening.
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