​After making the difficult decision to trade franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks face the challenge of getting fans to stick with an the organization rebuilding its roster.And while it might be a while before the team becomes can’t-miss attraction, watching the Bucks on television during the 2026-27 season is going to be a very fan-friendly viewing experience. For the first time in 31 years, all local Bucks broadcasts will be available on over-the-air on various stations in Wisconsin including WCGV-TV, MY24 in Milwaukee. This is a change that will be welcomed by Bucks fans tonight when they tune in to watch the Bucks open the NBA season in Washington D.C. against the Wizards.New coach Taylor Jenkins has the tall task of trying to make the various new pieces fit on a younger roster. That includes Whitnall High School graduate Tyler Herro, who came over from the Miami Heat in the Antetokounmpo trade. Herro has averaged at least 20 points in five straight seasons.His former Miami teammate Jaime Jaquez is also expected to become a key component in Milwaukee’s offense. Last season, Jaquez averaged 15.4 points, 5 rebounds and 4.7 assists while averaging 28 minutes a game last season.Here’s how to watch and listen to the Bucks’ season opener:What channel is Bucks vs Wizards on tonight?TV: MY24, WCGV-TV (Channel 24) in the Milwaukee area. The game is also available locally on WBAY-TV in Green Bay; WISC-TV in Madison; WKBT-TV in La Crosse and Eau Claire; and WJFW in Wausau and Rhinelander, KQDS in Duluth and Superior, and Channel 24 locally through DirecTV and Spectrum.Stream: Wisconsin residents can stream the game through Bucks+ for $19.99 a month or $99.00 for the season via the NBA app or at www.bucks.com/bucksplus.   Announcers: Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Marques Johnson or Wesley Matthews (analysis) and Melanie Ricks (sideline reporter) will call the game on My24.Bucks vs Wizards start timeDate: Wednesday, Oct. 21Time: 6 p.m. CTHow can I listen to Bucks vs Wizards on the radio?Radio: AM-620 WTMJ in Milwaukee, plus a statewide network of stations. Dave Koehn will call the game.Is Bucks vs Wizards on SiriusXM radio?Yes, the Bucks broadcast is on the Sirius XM app and the Wizards broadcast is on Channel 218.Bucks vs Wizards oddsOdds courtesy of BetMGM as of Oct. 20Spread: Wizards by 4.5Over/under: 239.5Moneyline: Bucks +149, Wizards -178Bucks schedule 2026-27Here are the Bucks’ next five games (all times are Central):Oct. 23:  vs. Chicago, 3 p.m.Oct. 24: at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.Oct. 26: vs. Indiana, 7 p.m.Oct. 28: vs. Houston, 7 p.m.Oct. 31:: vs. Cleveland, 7 p.m.Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal S