Sixers vs. Cavaliers preview: How to watch, lineups, broadcast info

The Philadelphia 76ers will open the home portion of their schedule on Thursday when they play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place. The Sixers will look to continue their strong play following a season-opening

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The Philadelphia 76ers will open the home portion of their schedule on Thursday when they play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place. The Sixers will look to continue their strong play following a season-opening road win over the New York Knicks.

The Sixers had their troubles with the Cavaliers in the 2025-26 season as they were swept by Cleveland, and the Cavs have won seven of the last eight matchups overall, but Philadelphia has a lot more star power and an overhauled roster. Of course, the Cavs still offer challenges in the form of former Sixers star James Harden alongside Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, it's a strong quartet for Cleveland.

Here's when and where you should tune in to see the matchup:

How to watch

Date: Thursday, Oct. 22
Time: 7 p.m. EDT
Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena Philadelphia, PA
Channel: ESPN

Notable injuries

Sixers: OUT: Ariel Hukporti (right ruptured Achilles), Dominick Barlow (low back stress reaction), Tacko Fall (left quadriceps strain) QUESTIONABLE: Dean Wade (left ankle sprain)

Cavaliers: OUT: Nae'Qwan Tomlin (low back stress reaction), Khalifa Diop (left knee injury management) QUESTIONABLE: Jarrett Allen (right patellar tendinopathy)