The Detroit Pistons aren’t just swinging for the stars anymore—they’re quietly sharpening their claws. Though they lost in the first round last postseason, they gave the Knicks everything they could handle. It was an absolute dog fight.
This summer, the front office reinforced that identity. They locked in their leader, Cade Cunningham, with a massive five-year extension and then added some much-needed long-range firepower by signing veteran sniper Duncan Robinson.
With Caris LeVert rounding out the lineup, Detroit is betting on cohesion and toughness to make a real run this year. They’ve been turning the corner for a couple of seasons, and now they look ready to arrive. That makes the Pistons one of the most intriguing and exciting teams to watch in the 2025–2026 NBA season.
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What channels have Detroit Pistons games?
The Detroit Pistons’ 2025–2026 season will be available across a regional sports network, national TV channels, and a few different streaming services. To make sense of it all, I’ve broken down exactly where you can find every broadcast below.
- Locally: Fans in the Detroit viewing area can watch most Pistons games on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (FDSDET). The channel is available through various TV providers and as a standalone streaming subscription.
- Nationally: Select Pistons games will air on ABC, ESPN, and NBC, giving them national exposure throughout the season. NBA TV will also air a handful of matchups.
- Streaming: For exclusive streaming matchups, Amazon Prime Video will carry specific Thursday and Friday games, while Peacock will stream Monday night NBA action and NBC-broadcast games.
For fans outside the Detroit market, NBA League Pass is the go-to option for out-of-market games not shown nationally. It’s a widely available service, regardless of whether you prefer streaming, cable, or satellite TV.
Want radio coverage? The Detroit Pistons’ official radio home is 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM), with a network of affiliates located across Michigan. You can also stream games without blackouts via NBA League Pass Audio for $9.99.
2025–2026 Detroit Pistons TV schedule
The Detroit Pistons are looking to turn heads this season. With the young core and new veteran pieces to steady the rotation, they’ve got a shot to climb the Eastern Conference ladder and surprise a few naysayers along the way.
Detroit’s schedule is full of opportunities to test themselves against perennial playoff squads, seize momentum in NBA Cup action, and maybe even punch another postseason ticket. No matter where you’re watching, the 2025–2026 campaign is shaping up to be a can’t-miss season of growth and grit.
The full 2025–2026 NBA regular season schedule has officially dropped, and I’ve laid out all the details for you. Below, you’ll find the complete Pistons TV schedule, and I’ll be updating it with the latest broadcast information all season long so you never miss a tip-off.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| At Memphis Grizzlies | Monday, Oct. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Washington Wizards | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
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October |
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| At Chicago Bulls | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Houston Rockets | Friday, Oct. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Boston Celtics | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 3:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Monday, Oct. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| Orlando Magic | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
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November |
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| Dallas Mavericks | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 10:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Monday, Nov. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Utah Jazz | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Brooklyn Nets | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Washington Wizards | Monday, Nov. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET, Peacock |
| Chicago Bulls | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Friday, Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Indiana Pacers | Monday, Nov. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Atlanta Hawks | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET, NBC, Peacock |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET, NBA TV |
| At Indiana Pacers | Monday, Nov. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Boston Celtics | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 5:00 p.m. | FDSDET, ESPN |
| Orlando Magic | Friday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Miami Heat | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
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December |
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| Atlanta Hawks | Monday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Friday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Dallas Mavericks | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 8:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Charlotte Hornets | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET, NBA TV |
| At Portland Trail Blazers | Monday, Dec. 22 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Sacramento Kings | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Utah Jazz | Friday, Dec. 26 | 9:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Los Angeles Clippers | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Los Angeles Lakers | Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 10:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
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January |
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| Miami Heat | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 2:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| New York Knicks | Monday, Jan. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| Chicago Bulls | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Phoenix Suns | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Indiana Pacers | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Boston Celtics | Monday, Jan. 19 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Houston Rockets | Friday, Jan. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Sacramento Kings | Sunday, Jan. 25 | 3:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Denver Nuggets | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Phoenix Suns | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 9:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Golden State Warriors | Friday, Jan. 30 | 10:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
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February |
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| Brooklyn Nets | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 6:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Denver Nuggets | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Washington Wizards | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| New York Knicks | Friday, Feb. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Monday, Feb. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Toronto Raptors | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At New York Knicks | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Chicago Bulls | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| San Antonio Spurs | Monday, Feb. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET, Peacock |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Friday, Feb. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET, ESPN |
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March |
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| At Orlando Magic | Sunday, March 1 | 6:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Tuesday, March 3 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Thursday, March 5 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Brooklyn Nets | Saturday, March 7 | 6:00 p.m. | FDSDET, NBA TV |
| At Miami Heat | Sunday, March 8 | 6:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Brooklyn Nets | Tuesday, March 10 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Thursday, March 12 | 7:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Friday, March 13 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Toronto Raptors | Sunday, March 15 | 3:30 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Washington Wizards | Tuesday, March 17 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Washington Wizards | Thursday, March 19 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET, NBA TV |
| Golden State Warriors | Friday, March 20 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET, NBA TV |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Monday, March 23 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Atlanta Hawks | Wednesday, March 25 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET, ESPN |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Thursday, March 26 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Saturday, March 28 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Monday, March 30 | 9:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Toronto Raptors | Tuesday, March 31 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
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April |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | Thursday, April 2 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Saturday, April 4 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET, NBA TV |
| At Orlando Magic | Monday, April 6 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Wednesday, April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | FDSDET, ESPN |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Friday, April 10 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
| At Indiana Pacers | Sunday, April 12 | 6:00 p.m. | FDSDET |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Detroit Pistons
With the NBA’s expanded media rights, the best TV setup for Pistons fans comes down to getting both regional and national coverage. After all, you don’t want to miss a single Cade Cunningham dime or Jaden Ivey fast break.
For in-market viewers, Stream with DIRECTV and Fubo are top picks since they both carry FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (formerly Bally Sports Detroit) for local broadcasts. They also include key national NBA channels like ABC, ESPN, and NBC, as well as unlimited DVR storage.
Outside the Detroit market, you’ll need an NBA League Pass subscription to catch those FanDuel broadcasts. Also, remember to add Amazon Prime Video and Peacock to your arsenal for their exclusive streaming matchups starting this season.
Standalone in-market TV package for Pistons games
For in-market fans, FanDuel Sports Network’s streaming service is the premier standalone option for watching Detroit Pistons games without a traditional TV subscription. It delivers direct access to Pistons broadcasts for $19.99 per month or $189.99 per year.
The service is available via the FDSN app on most major streaming devices. In addition to live broadcasts, the app also includes features like in-game stats and the ability to pause and rewind the action.
The subscription isn’t just for basketball, either. The service also streams in-market games for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, allowing you to follow all three major local teams in one place.
How to watch the Detroit Pistons for free
You can watch some Detroit Pistons games for free if you know where to look. Start by taking advantage of free trial offers from streaming services like DIRECTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV. Each includes access to national NBA broadcasters, and most trials last between three and seven days.
You can also watch select nationally televised Pistons games airing on ABC and NBC by using an over-the-air antenna. The new NBA media deals mean more free-to-air games are expected to pop up throughout the season, including additional in-market games on NBC.
Finally, keep an eye on the NBA app, which occasionally streams complimentary games or provides free radio coverage for national matchups. But always check blackout restrictions before tip-off, especially for in-market games.
How to watch the Detroit Pistons FAQ
How can I watch Detroit Pistons games in 2025–2026?
Where you watch the Pistons this season all depends on where you live. For fans in Michigan and surrounding regions, most games will air on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. Nationally televised games will air on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and NBC. For out-of-market viewers, NBA League Pass remains the best option—just be mindful of blackout restrictions.
Who are the key players to watch this season?
The Pistons are building around franchise cornerstone Cade Cunningham, who signed a five-year max extension. Rising star Jaden Ivey adds explosive scoring, while new additions like Duncan Robinson and Caris LeVert bring shooting and veteran leadership. Paul Reed returns to anchor the frontcourt with defensive versatility.
Where do the Pistons play their home games?
The Detroit Pistons play at Little Caesars Arena, located in downtown Detroit. It’s a state-of-the-art venue shared with the NHL’s Red Wings, offering a fun fan experience with upgraded seating, local food vendors, and interactive fan zones.
Why you should trust us
For this guide, CableTV.com contributor Creshonda Smith combined her passion for the NBA with hours of detailed research into the Pistons’ 2025–2026 schedule. She reviewed the matchups, media deals, and blackout rules, noting any major team changes so that Detroit fans know where to catch the action on TV this season.
Our entire editorial team shares Creshonda’s commitment to providing accurate, up-to-date information, and we’ll be keeping this guide fresh all season long. You can learn more about our review process by checking out our How We Rank page.
