Hawks, Bulls and Sox all play Wednesday: Here's what fans need to know originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
It's going to be a big sports day for Chicago.
On Wednesday, April 20, the Bulls, Blackhawks, White Sox and Cubs are all playing games. The White Sox are playing a doubleheader. And not to be left out, the Bears will be holding a voluntary minicamp as well.
The Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox will all be playing on NBC Sports Chicago which will create a tricky situation for broadcast schedules.
Here is everything you need to know to watch every game:
Schedule
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| Start Time (CT) | Game |
|---|---|
| 1:10 pm | White Sox vs. Guardians - Game 1 |
| 4:30 pm* | White Sox vs. Guardians - Game 2 |
| 6:40 pm | Cubs vs. Rays |
| 8:30 pm | Bulls vs. Bucks - Game 2 |
| 9:00 pm | Blackhawks at Coyotes |
*- This is an estimate
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Channel Information
Game 1 of the White Sox-Guardians doubleheader will begin with Pregame Live at 12:30 p.m. CT on NBC Sports Chicago. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m CT. It's slated to be a showdown between former Cy Young Award winners Dallas Keuchel and Shane Bieber.
Game 2 of the White Sox doubleheader will begin on NBC Sports Chicago but also will be televised on NBC Sports Chicago Plus. If the White Sox game goes long, the game will conclude on the Plus channel as Bulls Pregame Live and Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs against the Bucks begins on the NBC Sports Chicago.
Bulls Pregame Live begins at 8 p.m. CT, followed by tipoff of Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs at 8:30 p.m. CT.
The Blackhawks-Coyotes game will air on NBC Sports Chicago Plus and NBC Sports Chicago Plus 2 with Blackhawks Pregame Live beginning t 8:30 p.m. CT.
If the second game of the White Sox doubleheader is running late, Blackhawks coverage will begin on NBC Sports Chicago Plus 2. Once White Sox coverage ends on NBC Sports Chicago Plus, Blackhawks coverage will join in progress.
What is NBC Sports Chicago Plus 2 and where to find it?
NBC Sports Chicago Plus 2 is a third overflow channel.
| Provider | SD | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Communications | 431 | |
| Comcast | 92 | |
| AT&T U-Verse | 696 | 1696 |
| DirecTV | 665-2 | 665-2 |
| Astound Broadband | 373 | 687 |
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