Detroit Pistons 2026-27 Schedule
Detroit Pistons full regular-season schedule with tip-off times, TV channels and results. Download a printable PDF or add this team to your combined schedule.
The Detroit Pistons play their home games at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Pistons moved downtown in 2017 after nearly three decades at The Palace of Auburn Hills, and they share the arena with the NHL's Red Wings. For the 2026-27 season the team competes in the Central Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference. The regular season runs from October 20, 2026, to April 11, 2027, and Emirates NBA Cup group games are played from October 30 to November 27. Every regular-season game available from our data provider is listed below with tip-off times and TV channels; anything not yet announced is marked TBD.
| Date / tip-off | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons | NBC | 113–121 · Final |
| Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat | NBA League Pass | 128–111 · Final |
| Oct 25, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers | NBA League Pass | 106–93 · Final |
| Oct 27, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks | NBC | 97–111 · Final |
| Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons | NBA League Pass | 89–97 · Final |
| Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets | NBA League Pass / DAZN (YES) | Scheduled |
| Nov 2, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets | NBA League Pass | Scheduled |
| Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons | NBA TV | Scheduled |
| Nov 9, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons | NBCSN | Scheduled |
| Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards | MNMT | Scheduled |
| Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat | NBA TV | Scheduled |
| Nov 17, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs | NBC | Scheduled |
| Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Pelicans | GCSEN / Pelicans.com | Scheduled |
| Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons | Prime Video | Scheduled |
| Nov 22, 2026, 3:30 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons | MyMi / Bucks App | Scheduled |
| Nov 29, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 30, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Denver Nuggets at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons | DAZN MEM | Scheduled |
| Dec 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers | DAZN IND | Scheduled |
| Dec 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Brooklyn Nets at Detroit Pistons | DAZN (YES) | Scheduled |
| Dec 16, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons | Arizona's Family 3TV / Suns Live | Scheduled |
| Dec 18, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 20, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 22, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder | NBC | Scheduled |
| Dec 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 26, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 27, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Portland Trail Blazers at Detroit Pistons | BlazerVision | Scheduled |
| Dec 30, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons | GCSEN / Pelicans.com | Scheduled |
| Jan 1, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons | NBA TV | Scheduled |
| Jan 3, 2027, 5:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Denver Nuggets | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 5, 2027, 10:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Sacramento Kings | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 7, 2027, 10:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 8, 2027, 10:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers | Spectrum Sports Net / Spectrum Sports Net + | Scheduled |
| Jan 10, 2027, 6:00 PM EST | Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons | KJZZ-TV / Jazz+ | Scheduled |
| Jan 12, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 14, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons | KFAA-TV / MavsTV | Scheduled |
| Jan 16, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 18, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers | NBC | Scheduled |
| Jan 22, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 24, 2027, 6:00 PM EST | Minnesota Timberwolves at Detroit Pistons | DAZN MIN | Scheduled |
| Jan 26, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 27, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Jan 29, 2027, 8:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks | KFAA-TV / MavsTV | Scheduled |
| Jan 31, 2027, 3:00 PM EST | Sacramento Kings at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 2, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 3, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Feb 5, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers | Prime Video | Scheduled |
| Feb 7, 2027, 3:00 PM EST | Golden State Warriors at Detroit Pistons | NBA TV | Scheduled |
| Feb 9, 2027, 10:30 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at LA Clippers | ClipperVision | Scheduled |
| Feb 10, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Phoenix Suns | Arizona's Family 3TV / Suns Live | Scheduled |
| Feb 13, 2027, 3:30 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Portland Trail Blazers | KUNP 16 / BlazerVision | Scheduled |
| Feb 15, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Utah Jazz | KJZZ-TV / Jazz+ | Scheduled |
| Feb 17, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Feb 25, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027, 5:30 PM EST | Oklahoma City Thunder at Detroit Pistons | Prime Video | Scheduled |
| Mar 1, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 2, 2027, 8:00 PM EST | Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks | MyMi / Bucks App | Scheduled |
| Mar 5, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Mar 9, 2027, 8:00 PM EST | Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons | NBC | Scheduled |
| Mar 11, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons | MyMi / Bucks App | Scheduled |
| Mar 13, 2027, 3:00 PM EST | Brooklyn Nets at Detroit Pistons | DAZN (YES) | Scheduled |
| Mar 14, 2027, 5:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors | NBA TV | Scheduled |
| Mar 16, 2027, 8:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers | NBC | Scheduled |
| Mar 18, 2027, 8:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks | MyMi / Bucks App | Scheduled |
| Mar 20, 2027, 8:00 PM EDT | Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons | DAZN CHA | Scheduled |
| Mar 22, 2027, 9:30 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves | NBCSN | Scheduled |
| Mar 24, 2027, 7:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets | DAZN CHA | Scheduled |
| Mar 25, 2027, 7:00 PM EDT | Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 27, 2027, 3:00 PM EDT | San Antonio Spurs at Detroit Pistons | Prime Video | Scheduled |
| Mar 29, 2027, 7:00 PM EDT | LA Clippers at Detroit Pistons | ClipperVision | Scheduled |
| Mar 31, 2027, 7:00 PM EDT | Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Apr 2, 2027, 8:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls | TBD | Scheduled |
| Apr 4, 2027, 3:00 PM EDT | Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Apr 6, 2027, 8:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Memphis Grizzlies | DAZN MEM | Scheduled |
| Apr 7, 2027, 7:00 PM EDT | Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons | DAZN IND | Scheduled |
| Apr 9, 2027, 7:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks | Prime Video | Scheduled |
| Apr 11, 2027, 6:00 PM EDT | Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards | TBD | Scheduled |
Detroit Pistons season at a glance
- Home and away
- 40 home games, 40 road games (80 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- 15 sets of games on consecutive days.
- National TV
- 24 games with a national broadcast listed.
- TV and streaming listed
- National: NBC 7, ESPN 5, NBA TV 5, Prime Video 5, NBCSN 2; 32 games on local or regional channels only; 24 games without a listed channel yet.
- Late tip-offs
- 4 games tipping off at 10 PM ET or later.
- Longest road trip
- 4 straight games away from home, Nov 12 to Nov 18 (4 trips of that length).
- Next game
- at Brooklyn Nets, Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET on NBA League Pass.
Computed from the schedule on this page. Times and dates are U.S. Eastern. A back-to-back is two games on consecutive calendar days; national TV means the provider lists a national broadcast; a late tip-off starts at 10 PM ET or later; a road trip is a run of consecutive games away from home.
Plan the rest of Detroit Pistons’ season
The available schedule contains 80 regular-season games: 5 completed and 75 not marked final. The remaining games include 38 at home, 37 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Brooklyn Nets on October 30. Use the schedule above for the latest tip-off and channel.
24 remaining games have an unconfirmed tip-off or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Detroit Pistons schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Tip-off times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. A PDF includes the full regular season, including games already played, and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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Detroit Pistons schedule FAQ
When does the Detroit Pistons season start?
The first game in the current schedule is vs. Boston Celtics on Tuesday, October 20 at 3:00 PM ET, on NBC.
How many back-to-backs do the Detroit Pistons have?
The current schedule has 15 sets of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Detroit Pistons games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Detroit Pistons this season: NBC (7 games), ESPN (5 games), NBA TV (5 games), Prime Video (5 games) and NBCSN (2 games). 32 games are listed on local or regional channels only, which depend on your market. 24 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
Do the Detroit Pistons play on Christmas Day?
The current schedule lists no Detroit Pistons game on December 25.
How do I print the Detroit Pistons schedule?
Use the "Download full-season PDF" button near the top of this page to get a printable PDF of the full regular season with tip-off times and TV channels, then print it from your PDF viewer. The PDF is a snapshot of the schedule when downloaded.