WMAQ Chicago To Simulcast Some NBC Sports Chicago Bulls & Blackhawks Games

NBC O&O WMAQ Chicago will simulcast four upcoming live Friday night NBC Sports Chicago games and surrounding game telecast coverage featuring the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks in November and December.

Beginning this Friday, Nov. 3, WMAQ will simulcast the first of two Chicago Bulls telecasts in November when the Bulls will host the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. The additional Bulls simulcast will take place on Friday, Nov. 17, vs. the Orlando Magic.

In December, WMAQ will simulcast the Chicago Blackhawks hosting the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, Dec. 22, along with a road match-up against the Dallas Stars on Friday, Dec. 29. These four games are the only scheduled WMAQ simulcasts during the 2023-24 NBA/NHL season.

“We’re very pleased to showcase NBC Sports Chicago’s acclaimed Bulls and Blackhawks game night coverage to new audiences on NBC 5 Chicago,” said Kevin Cross, NBCUniversal Local Chicago president-GM. “This unique opportunity also enables us to kick off our NBC 5 primetime viewing weekend with live content featuring two of the nation’s most beloved sports franchises.”