What channel is Bucks vs. Heat on today? TV schedule, live stream for Game 1 of 2023 NBA playoff series

Sara Tidwell

What channel is Bucks vs. Heat on today? TV schedule, live stream for Game 1 of 2023 NBA playoff series image

The Bucks and Heat will meet in Milwaukee on Sunday night for Game 1 of their first-round series.

Milwaukee has the upper hand coming into the matchup, as it brings arguably the best player in the league to the court in Giannis Antetokounmpo. Can Miami challenge "The Greek Freak" in the opening game of the series?

Here's what you need to know to watch Bucks vs. Heat.

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What channel is Bucks vs. Heat on?

  • TV channel: TNT
  • Live stream: Sling TV

Game 1 of the first-round series between the Bucks and Heat will be broadcast on TNT. Viewers can also live stream the game on Sling TV.

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What time is Bucks vs. Heat?

  • Date: Sunday, April 16
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. CT)
  • Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee

Game 1 between the Bucks and Heat will tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. local time) on Sunday from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Bucks vs. Heat series schedule, TV channels

Game 1 of the first-round series between the Bucks and Heat will take place on Sunday, April 16. This portion of the Eastern Conference series will open in Milwaukee and shift to Miami for Games 3 and 4. It will return to Milwaukee for Game 5, if necessary.

Below is a full schedule for the Bucks vs. Heat playoff series.

DateGameVenueTime (ET)Channel
Sunday, April 161Fiserv Forum5:30 p.m.TNT
Wednesday, April 192Fiserv Forum9 p.m.NBA TV
Saturday, April 223Kaseya Center7:30 p.m.ESPN
Monday, April 244Kaseya CenterTBDTNT
Wednesday, April 265*Fiserv ForumTBDTBD
Friday, April 286*Kaseya CenterTBDTBD
Sunday, April 307*Fiserv ForumTBDTBD

*If necessary

Sara Tidwell

Sara Tidwell is an editorial intern with The Sporting News. A native to Michigan's Thumb region, she received her Bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University. Previous bylines include the Detroit News, Cincinnati Enquirer, Hartford Courant and The State News.