The Cleveland Cavaliers had a rough go in their earliest seasons, but since then they’ve become the basketball powerhouse that drafted the legendary LeBron James into the NBA. They’re going on 10 years without a championship, though. Will this be the season they add a second feather to their cap? Let’s find out.
Here’s your guide to watching all of the action on the court during the Cleveland Cavaliers 2025-26 season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Quick Facts
Founded: 1970
Head Coach: Kenny Atkinson
Conference: Eastern
Division: Central
Home Arena: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Championships: 1 (2016)
2024-25 Finish: Eliminated in the conference semi-finals
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Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule 2025-26
Check out the 2025-26 Cleveland Cavaliers schedule below to get all the watch information you need, from game times, channels, opponents and more!
All times ET
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV |
| Wed, Oct 22 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Fri, Oct 24 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Sun, Oct 26 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks | 6 p.m. | |
| Mon, Oct 27 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Wed, Oct 29 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Boston Celtics | 7 p.m. | |
| Fri, Oct 31 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Sun, Nov 2 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks | 6 p.m. | |
| Wed, Nov 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Fri, Nov 7 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Washington Wizards | 7 p.m. | MNMT |
| Sat, Nov 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls | 8 p.m. | |
| Mon, Nov 10 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Miami Heat | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Wed, Nov 12 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Miami Heat | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Thu, Nov 13 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Sat, Nov 15 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies | 5 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Mon, Nov 17 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Wed, Nov 19 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets | 7 p.m. | |
| Fri, Nov 21 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Sun, Nov 23 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs LA Clippers | 6 p.m. | |
| Mon, Nov 24 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Toronto Raptors | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Fri, Nov 28 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Sun, Nov 30 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics | 6 p.m. | |
| Mon, Dec 1 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Indiana Pacers | 7 p.m. | |
| Wed, Dec 3 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Portland Trail Blazers | 7 p.m. | |
| Fri, Dec 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs San Antonio Spurs | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Sat, Dec 6 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Wed, Dec 17 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Chicago Bulls | 8 p.m. | |
| Fri, Dec 19 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Mon, Dec 22 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Tue, Dec 23 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Thu, Dec 25 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks | 12 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| Sat, Dec 27 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Houston Rockets | 8 p.m. | |
| Mon, Dec 29 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ San Antonio Spurs | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Wed, Dec 31 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns | 3:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Fri, Jan 2 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Sun, Jan 4 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons | 2 p.m. | |
| Tue, Jan 6 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Indiana Pacers | 7 p.m. | |
| Thu, Jan 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Minnesota Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | |
| Sat, Jan 10 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves | 1 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Mon, Jan 12 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz | 7 p.m. | |
| Wed, Jan 14 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia 76ers | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Fri, Jan 16 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Philadelphia 76ers | 7 p.m. | |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder | 2:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Wed, Jan 21 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Charlotte Hornets | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Fri, Jan 23 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Sacramento Kings | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Sat, Jan 24 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Orlando Magic | 7 p.m. | |
| Mon, Jan 26 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Wed, Jan 28 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Fri, Jan 30 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Phoenix Suns | 9 p.m. | |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Portland Trail Blazers | 9 p.m. | |
| Wed, Feb 4 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ LA Clippers | 10:30 p.m. | |
| Sat, Feb 7 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Sacramento Kings | 10 p.m. | |
| Mon, Feb 9 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Denver Nuggets | 9 p.m. | |
| Wed, Feb 11 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards | 7 p.m. | MNMT |
| Thu, Feb 19 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets | 7 p.m. | |
| Fri, Feb 20 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Charlotte Hornets | 7 p.m. | |
| Sun, Feb 22 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Oklahoma City Thunder | 1 p.m. | ABC |
| Tue, Feb 24 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Wed, Feb 25 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Milwaukee Bucks | 8 p.m. | |
| Fri, Feb 27 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Sun, Mar 1 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Brooklyn Nets | 3:30 p.m. | |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons | 7 p.m. | |
| Sun, Mar 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics | 1 p.m. | ABC |
| Mon, Mar 9 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers | 7 p.m. | |
| Wed, Mar 11 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Orlando Magic | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks | 3:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Tue, Mar 17 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Milwaukee Bucks | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Thu, Mar 19 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Chicago Bulls | 8 p.m. | |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ New Orleans Pelicans | 7 p.m. | |
| Tue, Mar 24 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Wed, Mar 25 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Fri, Mar 27 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Mon, Mar 30 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Utah Jazz | 9 p.m. | |
| Tue, Mar 31 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers | 10:30 p.m. | |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Golden State Warriors | 10 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers | 6 p.m. | |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Memphis Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | |
| Wed, Apr 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks | 7 p.m. | |
| Fri, Apr 10 | Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Sun, Apr 12 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards | 6 p.m. | MNMT |
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How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers Games on DIRECTV
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Catch Cleveland Cavaliers 2025-26 season games live on these channels:
- FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (RSN available in some areas)
- ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- Amazon Prime Video
- ESPN
- NBC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- NBA TV HD
- NBA League Pass
- Peacock
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Cleveland Cavaliers Rivalries to Watch
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been into the playoffs more often than not over the last two decades, and that’s helped them whip up some fierce rivalries. Here are a few of their most prominent rivalries to watch this season:
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors
The Cavaliers’ rivalry with the Warriors reached its peak during their four consecutive NBA Finals matchups from 2015 to 2018. These epic battles, including Cleveland’s historic comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the 2016 Finals, where LeBron James led the Cavs to their first-ever championship, defined the era. The Warriors won three of the four series, creating one of the most intense rivalries in modern NBA history.
Watch the Cavaliers play the Warriors on:
- December 6 @ 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
- April 2 @ 10 p.m. ET on Prime Video
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls
The rivalry between the Cavs and Bulls dates back to the late 1980s, particularly highlighted by Michael Jordan’s dominance over Cleveland, most famously with “The Shot” in the 1989 playoffs. While the Bulls had the upper hand in the 1990s, the rivalry was reignited in the 2010s when LeBron James led Cleveland to playoff victories over Chicago.
Watch the Cavs take on the Bulls on:
- November 8 @ 8 p.m. ET
- December 17 @ 8 p.m. ET
- December 19 @ 7:30 p.m. ET
- March 19 @ 8 p.m. ET
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors
The Cavaliers and Raptors have developed a rivalry in recent years, particularly when LeBron James consistently eliminated Toronto from the playoffs, earning the city the nickname “LeBronto.” Even after LeBron’s departure, both teams remain strong competitors in the Eastern Conference, with playoff battles and regular-season tensions keeping the rivalry alive.
Watch the Cavaliers and the Raptors face off on:
- October 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- November 13 at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV
- November 24 at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Cleveland Cavaliers join the NBA?
The Cleveland Cavaliers joined the NBA in 1970 as an expansion team
Who is the current head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers?
The current head coach of the Cavs is Kenny Atkinson.
How many NBA championships have the Cleveland Cavaliers won?
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won just one title, in 2016.
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