With James, the Sixers are off to a hot start. They come into Cleveland with an 8-1 overall record and are undefeated on the road this season (4-0). The Cavs, meanwhile, are an even 4-4 on the season but have been a better team at home (3-1).
Here’s how fans can tune in to watch James make his return to Northeast Ohio.
How to watch Cavs vs Sixers NBA Cup game Friday
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Photos from Cavs season opener
Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) reacts with guard Vj Edgecombe (77) after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Photos from Cavs season opener
Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) reacts with guard Vj Edgecombe (77) after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Photos from Cavs season opener
Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Photos from Cavs season opener
Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Photos from Cavs season opener
Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Photos from Cavs season opener
Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Photos from Cavs season opener
Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
(Bill Streicher, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Photos from Cavs season opener
Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
(Bill Streicher, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Photos from Cavs season opener
Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; General view as Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James stands for the anthem before a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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The Cavs and Sixers are set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday, Nov. 6.
The game will be available to watch on streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
What NBA Cup grouping are the Cavs in?
The Cavs and Sixers are a part of East Group B for NBA Cup play. Other teams in the grouping include the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers and reigning champion New York Knicks.
What are the NBA Cup standings?
Heading into Friday’s matchup, the Sixers are 1-0 in NBA Cup play after defeating the Knicks on Oct. 30. Miami is also 1-0 in the NBA Cup standings after its own victory over the Pacers.
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Friday will be Cleveland’s first NBA Cup game of the 2026-27 season.
Why is the Cavs’ court different?
For NBA Cup games, home teams play on custom-designed, fully painted courts.
Among the design details for the NBA Cup courts (aside from many not being so easy on the eyes) is a Nike “End of Ordinary” inspiration, according to NBA.com. All 30 teams have a special court design for NBA Cup games, and they all feature elements of the NBA Cup trophy.
What stations are part of the Cavs radio network?
In Northeast Ohio, Cavs games can be heard on WMMS (100.7-FM) and WTAM (1100-AM). Tim Alcorn (play-by-play) and Jim Chones (color analyst) will be on the call.
