Detroit Pistons 2026–27 TV Schedule
Every game, every network — and exactly what it costs to watch.
The Detroit Pistons tip off the 2026–27 season at home against the Boston Celtics on Oct 20. Of their 82 games, 24 are national broadcasts — 5 games on ESPN/ABC, 9 on NBC/Peacock, 5 on Prime Video, and 5 on NBA TV — while the remaining 56 air locally. Local games air on WMYD-TV (Ch. 20) — free over-the-air in the Detroit market. National games land on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video in year two of the NBA's new media deals, and out-of-market fans can stream every non-national game with NBA League Pass.
Schedule, channels and prices updated
In the Detroit market
Outside the market
List prices, subscribing only in the months with national games and cancelling in between. League Pass is $109.99 for the season. Already have Amazon Prime? Subtract that line.
What channel is the Detroit Pistons game on?
Of their 80 scheduled games, 56 on WMYD-TV (Ch. 20), 7 on NBC, 5 on ESPN, 5 on NBA TV, 5 on Prime and 2 on Peacock. The schedule above lists the channel for every game.
How can I watch the Detroit Pistons without cable?
In the Detroit market, 56 local games air free over-the-air on WMYD-TV (Ch. 20) with an antenna. National games need ESPN Unlimited in Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar ($127.96), Peacock in Nov, Mar ($15.98), Prime Video in Nov, Feb, Mar, Apr ($36), NBA TV in Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar ($39.96) — about $219.90 if you subscribe only in those months, while 7 games on ABC and NBC are free with an antenna.
How can I watch the Pistons out of market?
NBA League Pass streams every non-national Pistons game if you live outside the Detroit market — $109.99 for the season this season. National games are blacked out on League Pass, so add those services in the months they air.
How much does it cost to watch every Pistons game?
About $219.90 in the Detroit market, or about $329.89 outside it, using list prices and subscribing only in the months with games.
When does the Pistons season start?
The Detroit Pistons open on Oct 20 at home against the Boston Celtics, and their regular season runs through Apr 11.
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