LeBron James is back in Ohio when the Los Angeles Lakers travel to Rocket Arena for their highly anticipated game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The bond between these two franchises is unbreakable, a permanent fixture of NBA history. Even with the passing of years and changes in the front office, the legend of James — the hometown star who famously snapped the city’s 52-year title drought — remains woven into the very identity of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cleveland fans will always follow LeBron’s every move in Los Angeles, but the hometown Cavaliers have built a formidable future of their own around Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. This matchup also carries extra weight as it marks the 10th anniversary season of that historic 2016 championship run.
Adding a new layer to the rivalry is the presence of Luka Dončić in a Lakers uniform, whose arrival in LA has shifted the league’s power balance yet again. While LeBron returns as the elder statesman and hometown hero, he now shares the floor with one of the few players capable of matching his generational playmaking.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Lakers vs. Cavs on Wednesday night, including TV and streaming information.
What channel is Cavs vs. Lakers on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: ESPN app
The cross-conference battle between the Lakers and the Cavaliers will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Fans looking to catch the action digitally can stream the game live through the new ESPN app.
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Cavs vs. Lakers start time
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Los Angeles and Cleveland will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cavs vs. Lakers radio station
Fans can tune in to the Lakers vs. Cavs game live on SiriusXM via channel 86 (Cavaliers broadcast) and channel 885 (Lakers broadcast).
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Cavs schedule 2025-26
Here is a look at Cleveland’s next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Wed., Jan. 28 | Lakers | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri., Jan. 30 | Suns | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sun., Feb. 1 | Trail Blazers | 9:00 p.m. |
| Wed., Feb. 4 | Clippers | 10:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Feb. 7 | Kings | 10:00 p.m. |
Lakers Schedule 2025-26
Here is a look at Los Angeles’ next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Wed., Jan. 28 | Cavaliers | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri., Jan. 30 | Wizards | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sun., Feb. 1 | Knicks | 7:00 p.m. |
| Tue., Feb. 3 | Nets | 7:30 p.m. |
| Thu., Feb. 5 | 76ers | 10:00 p.m. |
