The Indiana Pacers are entering the 2025–2026 season in uncharted territory. They’re riding the high of a Finals run that may have resulted in the biggest upset in NBA history until their star went down. They continued to defy odds round after round, until people started thinking, maybe this isn’t a fluke. And now, with all that momentum, they have to come to terms with losing two key players.
First, Tyrese Haliburton is confirmed to miss the entire season recovering from a torn Achilles. And then the Pacers traded away Myles Turner to the Bucks. In their absence, the team is rallying around a “next‑man‑up” mentality, highlighted by guard Andrew Nembhard being tapped as a potential catalyst for growth.
Frontcourt depth also received a boost, with the acquisition of a few new pieces and the re-signing of key role players. In short, this isn’t business as usual—but a compelling chapter that Pacers fans will want to watch unfold. And who knows, maybe they’ll surprise us again.
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What channels have Indiana Pacers games?
Even with the new NBA media deal, you’ll still be able to watch the Indiana Pacers’ 2025 season across local, national, and streaming platforms. So, fans won’t miss a beat, even without Tyrese Haliburton running the floor.
- Locally: Viewers in Indiana can catch most Pacers games on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana (FDSIN) and through the FanDuel Sports Network app.
- Nationally: Pacers broadcasts will be featured on ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV, with NBC’s new Sunday Night Basketball and other national windows covering key matchups.
- Streaming: For the NBA’s exclusive streaming games, you’ll need two services. Amazon Prime Video carries Thursday/Friday night games, the NBA Cup, and the Play-In Tournament. Peacock has exclusive Monday night games and simulcasts of all matchups on NBC.
For fans outside Indiana, NBA League Pass is still the go-to for out-of-market coverage. Blackout rules apply, but you get nice perks like NBA TV coverage and multiview capabilities.
Want radio coverage? Indiana fans can listen to live broadcasts on 107.5 FM The Fan and 93.5 FM in Indianapolis, with nationwide access available via SiriusXM NBA Radio. You can also stream games without blackouts on NBA League Pass Audio for $9.99.
2025–2026 Indiana Pacers TV schedule
The Indiana Pacers will be tested this year, and it’ll be interesting to see how they pivot and regroup. Without their floor general, the team will need to find new ways to generate offense and stay competitive in the Eastern Conference.
The team is undeniably facing a setback, but that doesn’t mean the season lacks meaning or excitement. It’s a chance to embrace the youth, support the rebuild, and anticipate a bold return, with Haliburton positioned to lead the resurgence in 2026. Nonetheless, they’re not going to go down without a fight, and they play with a heck of a lot of moxie.
Check out the full Indiana Pacers TV schedule below, including game times and channel listings.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSIN |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSIN, NBA TV |
| San Antonio Spurs | Monday, Oct. 13 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSIN |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Friday, Oct. 17 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSIN |
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October |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Dallas Mavericks | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Atlanta Hawks | Friday, Oct. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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November |
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| Golden State Warriors | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Monday, Nov. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Brooklyn Nets | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Denver Nuggets | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Golden State Warriors | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Jazz | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Phoenix Suns | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Raptors | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Detroit Pistons | Monday, Nov. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Charlotte Hornets | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Friday, Nov. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Detroit Pistons | Monday, Nov. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Raptors | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Wizards | Friday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Bulls | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
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December |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | Monday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Denver Nuggets | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Bulls | Friday, Dec. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Sacramento Kings | Monday, Dec. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| New York Knicks | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Celtics | Monday, Dec. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Celtics | Friday, Dec. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Miami Heat | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | FDSSUN |
| At Houston Rockets | Monday, Dec. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Orlando Magic | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
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January |
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| San Antonio Spurs | Friday, Jan. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Orlando Magic | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Heat | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | FDSSUN |
| Boston Celtics | Monday, Jan. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Toronto Raptors | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Friday, Jan. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Detroit Pistons | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Monday, Jan. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Celtics | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Friday, Jan. 23 | 9:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Atlanta Hawks | Monday, Jan. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Bulls | Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Atlanta Hawks | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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February |
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| Houston Rockets | Monday, Feb. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| Utah Jazz | Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Friday, Feb. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Raptors | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Knicks | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Brooklyn Nets | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Wizards | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Wizards | Friday, Feb. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Dallas Mavericks | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Charlotte Hornets | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
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March |
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| Memphis Grizzlies | Sunday, March 1 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At LA Clippers | Wednesday, March 4 | 10:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Los Angeles Lakers | Friday, March 6 | 10:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Portland Trail Blazers | Sunday, March 8 | 9:00 p.m. | KUNP 16 |
| At Sacramento Kings | Tuesday, March 10 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Phoenix Suns | Thursday, March 12 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Knicks | Friday, March 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Sunday, March 15 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Knicks | Tuesday, March 17 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Wednesday, March 18 | 7:30 p.m. | KUNP 16 |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Saturday, March 21 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Orlando Magic | Monday, March 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Wednesday, March 25 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| LA Clippers | Friday, March 27 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Heat | Sunday, March 29 | 5:00 p.m. | FDSSUN |
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April |
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| At Chicago Bulls | Wednesday, April 1 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Friday, April 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Sunday, April 5 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Tuesday, April 7 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC |
| At Brooklyn Nets | Thursday, April 9 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Friday, April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Detroit Pistons | Sunday, April 12 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Indiana Pacers
There are several ways to catch the Pacers on TV this season. But if you’re within the Indiana broadcast region, the best options are Stream with DIRECTV and Fubo. Both platforms include FanDuel Sports Network Indiana for in-market coverage, as well as national NBA channels like ESPN, NBC, and NBA TV.
YouTube TV is another great option for general NBA action. But since it doesn’t offer FanDuel Sports Network, it’s not the most comprehensive package for watching the Pacers locally.
DIRECTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV come with unlimited DVR storage and the ability to add NBA League Pass for out-of-market games. No matter your choice, you’ll still need separate Amazon Prime Video and Peacock subscriptions to access broadcasts specific to each service.
Standalone in-market TV package for Pacers games
For fans living in Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network offers a direct-to-consumer subscription to watch Pacers games without a full live TV plan. The standalone service costs $19.99 per month or $189.99 per year and includes every locally broadcast game.
The app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and most web browsers, so you can watch whether you’re on the couch or on the go. In addition to live games, subscribers get access to pre- and post-game coverage, on-demand replays, and enhanced stats.
This subscription is a great value for Hoosier sports fans in general. Beyond the Pacers, the service also streams Indiana Fever games and select Indiana high school sports.
How to watch the Indiana Pacers for free
You can watch Indiana Pacers games without spending your coins if you utilize the free trial offers available from various providers. Services like DIRECTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV feature national NBA channels, and their trials usually last between three days and a week. That gives you a decent window to catch some of the best games for free.
You may also watch select Pacers matchups for free on ABC and NBC using a digital antenna, especially now that the NBA’s latest media deal includes more over-the-air broadcasts. The NBA app also features occasional complementary live streams and radio coverage. Be mindful that you’ll still have to watch out for blackout restrictions on the app.
How to watch the Indiana Pacers FAQ
Do I need cable to watch the Pacers on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana?
No, you don’t need a cable subscription to watch FanDuel Sports Network Indiana (formerly Bally Sports Indiana). The network is available through live TV streaming services like DIRECTV and Fubo. You can also get the channel as a standalone streaming subscription, offering in-market Pacers games without a standard TV plan.
What’s the best streaming service for Indiana Pacers games?
DIRECTV is currently one of the top streaming services for Pacers fans, offering national NBA channels alongside FanDuel Sports Network Indiana for local broadcasts. The service also lets you add NBA League Pass for out-of-market games; plus, its unlimited DVR makes it easy to record every premier matchup.
Have the Indiana Pacers ever won a championship?
The Indiana Pacers have never won an NBA championship, despite making the NBA Finals twice (in 2000 and again in 2025).
Who’s the head coach for the Indiana Pacers?
As of the 2025 season, the Pacers are coached by Rick Carlisle, a veteran leader known for his strategic mind and adaptability. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the season, Carlisle faces the challenge of retooling his offense and keeping Indiana in the playoff race.
Why you should trust us
CableTV.com contributor Creshonda Smith put in the legwork to create this watch guide with one goal in mind: helping Pacers fans catch every single game. She reviewed the 2025–2026 schedule, thoroughly researched every viewing option, and sorted through the complex blackout rules to find the best available TV plans.
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. To learn more about our review process, check out our How We Rank page.
