Detroit Pistons Schedule 2025–26: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The Detroit Pistons open their 2025–26 NBA season on Wednesday, October 22, with a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Detroit’s first home game comes on Sunday, October 26, against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena.
Fans can look forward to a global showcase on November 1 when the Pistons face the Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City.
The regular season runs through April 12, 2026, ending with a road game against the Indiana Pacers.
Detroit Pistons Quick Facts
- Founded: 1941 (joined NBA in 1948)
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
- Head Coach: To be announced for 2025–26
- NBA Championships: 3 (1989, 1990, 2004)
- 2025–26 Season Opener: Oct 22 @ Bulls (8:00 p.m. ET)
- 2025–26 Home Opener: Oct 26 vs Celtics
- National TV Games: Select games on ESPN, NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video
- Local Telecasts: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (FDSN Detroit)
What Channel are Pistons Games On?
Pistons games will air nationally on ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video. Local broadcasts will be available on FDSN Detroit.
Fans outside Michigan can stream games with NBA League Pass.
Detroit Pistons 2025–26 Full Schedule
Pistons Preseason Schedule 2025
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 6 | @ Grizzlies | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | FedExForum |
| Thu, Oct 9 | @ Bucks | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Fiserv Forum |
| Tue, Oct 14 | @ Cavaliers | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Thu, Oct 16 | vs Wizards | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
Pistons Regular Season Schedule 2025–2026
Regular Season 2025 Games
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 22 | @ Bulls | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | United Center |
| Fri, Oct 24 | @ Rockets | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Toyota Center |
| Sun, Oct 26 | vs Celtics | 3:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mon, Oct 27 | vs Cavaliers | 7:00 p.m. | PEAC | Little Caesars Arena |
| Wed, Oct 29 | vs Magic | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sat, Nov 1 | vs Mavericks | 10:00 p.m. | PEAC | Arena CDMX |
| Mon, Nov 3 | @ Grizzlies | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | FedExForum |
| Wed, Nov 5 | vs Jazz | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Fri, Nov 7 | @ Nets | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Barclays Center |
| Sun, Nov 9 | @ 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Mon, Nov 10 | vs Wizards | 7:00 p.m. | PEAC | Little Caesars Arena |
| Wed, Nov 12 | vs Bulls | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Fri, Nov 14 | vs 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mon, Nov 17 | vs Pacers | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Tue, Nov 18 | @ Hawks | 8:00 p.m. | NBC | State Farm Arena |
| Sat, Nov 22 | @ Bucks | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Fiserv Forum |
| Mon, Nov 24 | @ Pacers | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Nov 26 | @ Celtics | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN | TD Garden |
| Fri, Nov 28 | vs Magic | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sat, Nov 29 | @ Heat | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Kaseya Center |
| Mon, Dec 1 | vs Hawks | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Wed, Dec 3 | @ Bucks | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Fiserv Forum |
| Fri, Dec 5 | vs Trail Blazers | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sat, Dec 6 | vs Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Thu, Dec 18 | @ Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Dec 20 | vs Hornets | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mon, Dec 22 | @ Trail Blazers | 10:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Moda Center |
| Tue, Dec 23 | @ Kings | 10:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Golden 1 Center |
| Fri, Dec 26 | @ Jazz | 9:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Delta Center |
| Sun, Dec 28 | @ Clippers | 9:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Intuit Dome |
| Tue, Dec 30 | @ Lakers | 10:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Crypto.com Arena |
Regular Season 2026 Games
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | vs Heat | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sun, Jan 4 | @ Cavaliers | 2:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Mon, Jan 5 | vs Knicks | 7:00 p.m. | PEAC | Little Caesars Arena |
| Wed, Jan 7 | vs Bulls | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sat, Jan 10 | vs Clippers | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Thu, Jan 15 | vs Suns | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sat, Jan 17 | vs Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mon, Jan 19 | vs Celtics | 8:00 p.m. | PEAC | Little Caesars Arena |
| Wed, Jan 21 | @ Pelicans | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Smoothie King Center |
| Fri, Jan 23 | vs Rockets | 7:00 p.m. | AMZN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sun, Jan 25 | vs Kings | 3:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Tue, Jan 27 | @ Nuggets | 9:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Ball Arena |
| Thu, Jan 29 | @ Suns | 9:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Footprint Center |
| Fri, Jan 30 | @ Warriors | 10:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Chase Center |
| Sun, Feb 1 | vs Nets | 6:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Tue, Feb 3 | vs Nuggets | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Thu, Feb 5 | vs Wizards | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Fri, Feb 6 | vs Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | AMZN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mon, Feb 9 | @ Hornets | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Spectrum Center |
| Wed, Feb 11 | @ Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Scotiabank Arena |
| Thu, Feb 19 | @ Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | AMZN | Madison Square Garden |
| Sat, Feb 21 | @ Bulls | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | United Center |
| Mon, Feb 23 | vs Spurs | 7:00 p.m. | PEAC | Little Caesars Arena |
| Wed, Feb 25 | vs Thunder | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Fri, Feb 27 | vs Cavaliers | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sun, Mar 1 | @ Magic | 6:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Kia Center |
| Tue, Mar 3 | @ Cavaliers | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Thu, Mar 5 | @ Spurs | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Frost Bank Center |
| Sat, Mar 7 | vs Nets | 6:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sun, Mar 8 | @ Heat | 6:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Kaseya Center |
| Tue, Mar 10 | @ Nets | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Barclays Center |
| Thu, Mar 12 | vs 76ers | 7:00 p.m. | AMZN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Fri, Mar 13 | vs Grizzlies | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sun, Mar 15 | @ Raptors | 3:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Scotiabank Arena |
| Tue, Mar 17 | @ Wizards | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Capital One Arena |
| Thu, Mar 19 | @ Wizards | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Capital One Arena |
| Fri, Mar 20 | vs Warriors | 7:30 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mon, Mar 23 | vs Lakers | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Wed, Mar 25 | vs Hawks | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Thu, Mar 26 | vs Pelicans | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sat, Mar 28 | @ Timberwolves | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Target Center |
| Mon, Mar 30 | @ Thunder | 9:30 p.m. | PEAC | Paycom Center |
| Tue, Mar 31 | vs Raptors | 8:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Thu, Apr 2 | vs Timberwolves | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sat, Apr 4 | @ 76ers | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Mon, Apr 6 | @ Magic | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Kia Center |
| Wed, Apr 8 | vs Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Fri, Apr 10 | @ Hornets | 7:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Spectrum Center |
| Sun, Apr 12 | @ Pacers | 6:00 p.m. | FDSN Detroit | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
Key Matchups to Watch
- Season Opener: Oct 22 @ Bulls
- Home Opener: Oct 26 vs Celtics
- Global Game: Nov 1 vs Mavericks in Mexico City
- Christmas Week Stretch: Dec 20 vs Hornets through Dec 30 @ Lakers
- Playoff Push: March run with matchups vs Warriors, Lakers and Hawks
How to Get Detroit Pistons Tickets?
Buy tickets through the official Pistons website or trusted resale marketplaces like StubHub for premium seating and last minute deals.
How Many Championships Have the Pistons Won
The Detroit Pistons have won three NBA championships: 1989, 1990 and 2004.
FAQs – Detroit Pistons 2025–26 Season
Where do the Pistons play home games
Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
How many national TV games are scheduled
Several games appear on ESPN, NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.
Which channel carries Pistons local telecasts
FDSN Detroit.
Who is the Opening Night opponent
Chicago Bulls on Oct 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
How can fans listen to Pistons games on the radio?
Games air on the Pistons Radio Network, anchored by flagship station 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit.
The Pistons 2025–26 schedule features global exposure in Mexico City, key rivalry games in the Central Division and several national TV appearances.
Fans can watch every game live on FDSN Detroit or national partners and follow Detroit’s push toward the playoffs.
