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How to Watch Pacers vs. Pistons

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Are you a die-hard Indiana Pacers fan who tries to watch every game? Let's try to make that happen. See the article below for details on how to watch or live stream the Pacers' next game.

How to watch Detroit vs. Indiana

  • When: 7 p.m. ET, January 16
  • Where: Little Caesars Arena
  • TV: FDSDET, FDSIN

How to stream the game

DIRECTV STREAM DIRECTV STREAM
Best NBA TV plan with strong RSN coverage
Editor's Choice

YouTube TV YouTube TV
All national NBA channels; great multiview feature

Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV
Key NBA channels; includes ESPN+ access

Fubo Fubo
Comprehensive sports coverage, including NBA games

Sling TV Sling TV
Budget-friendly option with customizable plans

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Indiana Pacers key players

  • Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers in scoring and rebounding, tallying 20.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
  • Tyrese Haliburton leads Indiana in assists, averaging 8.8 per game while also scoring 18.1 points per contest.
  • Haliburton leads the Pacers in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.9 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • The Indiana steals leader is Haliburton, who averages 1.3 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Myles Turner, who compiles 2.0 rejections per contest.

Eastern Conference standings

TeamGames Back
1Cleveland Cavaliers-
2Boston Celtics6.5
3New York Knicks8.5
4Milwaukee Bucks12.0
5Orlando Magic12.5
6Indiana Pacers13.0
7Detroit Pistons13.5
8Atlanta Hawks13.5
9Miami Heat14.0
10Chicago Bulls17.0
11Philadelphia 76ers19.0
12Brooklyn Nets21.0
13Toronto Raptors25.0
14Charlotte Hornets24.0
15Washington Wizards27.5

How to watch the Indiana Pacers on cable or satellite TV

Cox Cox
Flexible packages with an excellent DVR service

DIRECTV DIRECTV
Best for sports fans, with 25+ sports channels
Editor's Choice

DISH DISH
Price lock guarantee and family-friendly plans

Optimum Optimum
High channel counts for New York Tri-State area

Spectrum Spectrum
Affordable plans with 150+ channels, no contracts

Verizon Fios Verizon Fios
Best value with 425+ channels and great pricing

Xfinity Xfinity
Great bundle discounts with fast internet speed

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

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Our favorite streaming providers for Indiana Pacers games

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Here’s our breakdown of the best streaming platforms for watching NBA games. After extensive testing, we found DIRECTV STREAM to be the top choice—offering live locally and nationally televised matchups. But fans outside the designated Indiana Pacers TV market will need NBA League Pass to stream live out-of-market games.

Editor’s choice: DIRECTV STREAM ($101.98–$129.99/mo.)

Best for out-of-market games: NBA League Pass ($16.99–$24.99/mo.)

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$101.98–$129.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Out of market games: NBA League Pass

Price:
$16.99–$24.99/mo.
NBA content:
Every out-of-market NBA game live and on-demand; includes NBA TV

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Pro tip: Hulu + Live TV may not have every NBA game. You may need regional sports network access or another streaming subscription to watch certain matchups.

How to watch the Indiana Pacers for free

Free local channels: Antenna

Recommended antenna:
Mohu Leaf 50
NBA channels:
ABC
Features:
All local broadcast channels

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$101.98–$129.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

7-day free trial: Fubo

Price:
$32.99–$89.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; massive channel count

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

How to watch the Indiana Pacers FAQ

What channel is the Pacers game on?

The next Pacers game is on FDSDET and FDSIN.

What time do the Pacers play their next game?

The Pacers play their next game on January 16 at 7 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch the Pacers for free?

You can stream the Pacers live with a free trial on DIRECTV STREAM, though regional restrictions may apply.

Where can I stream the Pacers game if I don’t have cable?

Our favorite way to watch the Pacers without cable is through DIRECTV STREAM. The streaming service has every national NBA channel and many RSNs, but you'll need an NBA League Pass subscription to catch out-of-market games.

What is the best streaming app for Pacers games?

DIRECTV STREAM is the best streaming app to watch the Pacers. Its robust channel lineup includes local networks, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. However, you'll also need NBA League Pass if you're an out-of-market fan.

Why you can trust us

Our sports experts researched the channels and streaming services showing games using this season’s official NBA TV schedule. With those details, we compiled a list of TV providers that carry the most games. We then selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

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