Indiana Pacers Schedule 2025–26: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The Indiana Pacers start the 2025–26 season with new goals and high expectations. Last year, they made the NBA Finals for the first time in over twenty years and came up just short against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Fans in Indianapolis are ready for another thrilling season of basketball at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
This guide includes every Pacers game, TV channel and streaming option, along with ticket details and key matchups to follow this year.
Indiana Pacers Quick Facts
- Team: Indiana Pacers
- Founded: 1967
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
- Head Coach: Rick Carlisle
- General Manager: Chad Buchanan
- 2024–25 Record: 54–28
- Playoff Finish: Lost NBA Finals 4–3 to Oklahoma City Thunder
- Championships: 3 ABA Titles (1970, 1972, 1973)
- Mascot: Boomer
- Team Colors: Navy Blue, Gold, White
What Channel Are Pacers Games On
Pacers fans can watch every game on national and regional TV. The NBA’s new media deal gives more national coverage across NBC, Peacock, ESPN, ABC and Prime Video.
National TV and Streaming
- Monday: Exclusive games on Peacock
- Tuesday: NBC and Peacock doubleheaders
- Wednesday: ESPN night games
- Thursday and Friday: Prime Video national matchups
- Saturday: ABC evening showcases
- Sunday: Mix of NBC, ESPN, and ABC games
This new setup gives fans several options to watch their favorite teams without cable.
Local Coverage
Indiana viewers can watch most games on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, formerly Bally Sports Indiana. It will air more than 75 games this season. A few matchups will also appear on WTHR, the local TV station in Indianapolis.
Out-of-market fans can stream every non-national game on NBA League Pass.
Indiana Pacers 2025–26 Full Schedule
Pacers Preseason Schedule 2025
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 7 | @ Timberwolves | 8:00 PM | FSN Indiana / NBA TV | Target Center |
| Fri, Oct 11 | vs Thunder | 7:00 PM | NBA TV | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Oct 13 | vs Spurs | 5:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Oct 17 | @ Spurs | 8:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Frost Bank Center |
Pacers Regular Season Schedule 2025–26
The Pacers start the season on October 23, 2025, with a rematch against the Thunder. They finish the regular season on Sunday, April 12, against the Pistons.
Regular Season 2025 Games
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 23 | vs Thunder | 7:30 PM | ESPN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Oct 25 | @ Grizzlies | 8:00 PM | FSN Indiana | FedExForum |
| Sun, Oct 26 | @ Timberwolves | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Target Center |
| Wed, Oct 29 | @ Mavericks | 8:30 PM | FSN Indiana | American Airlines Center |
| Fri, Oct 31 | vs Hawks | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Nov 1 | vs Warriors | 7:00 PM | Prime Video | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Nov 3 | vs Bucks | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Nov 5 | vs Nets | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Nov 8 | @ Nuggets | 9:00 PM | ALT+ | Ball Arena |
| Sun, Nov 9 | @ Warriors | 8:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Chase Center |
| Tue, Nov 11 | @ Jazz | 9:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Delta Center |
| Thu, Nov 13 | @ Suns | 9:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Mortgage Matchup Center |
| Sat, Nov 15 | vs Raptors | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Nov 17 | @ Pistons | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Little Caesars Arena |
| Wed, Nov 19 | vs Hornets | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Nov 21 | @ Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | Prime Video | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Mon, Nov 24 | vs Pistons | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Nov 26 | @ Raptors | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Scotiabank Arena |
| Fri, Nov 28 | vs Wizards | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Nov 29 | vs Bulls | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Dec 1 | vs Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Dec 3 | vs Nuggets | 7:00 PM | ALT+ | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Dec 5 | @ Bulls | 8:00 PM | FSN Indiana | United Center |
| Mon, Dec 8 | vs Kings | 7:00 PM | Peacock | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Dec 18 | vs Knicks | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Dec 20 | @ Pelicans | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Smoothie King Center |
| Mon, Dec 22 | @ Celtics | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | TD Garden |
| Tue, Dec 23 | vs Bucks | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Dec 26 | vs Celtics | 7:30 PM | Prime Video | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Dec 27 | @ Heat | 8:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Kaseya Center |
| Mon, Dec 29 | @ Rockets | 8:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Toyota Center |
| Wed, Dec 31 | vs Magic | 3:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
Regular Season 2026 Games
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 2 | vs Spurs | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Jan 4 | @ Magic | 3:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Kia Center |
| Tue, Jan 6 | vs Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Jan 8 | @ Hornets | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Spectrum Center |
| Sat, Jan 10 | vs Heat | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Jan 12 | vs Celtics | 7:30 PM | Peacock | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Jan 14 | vs Raptors | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Jan 16 | vs Pelicans | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Jan 17 | @ Pistons | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mon, Jan 19 | @ 76ers | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Wed, Jan 21 | @ Celtics | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | TD Garden |
| Fri, Jan 23 | @ Thunder | 9:30 PM | Prime Video | Paycom Center |
| Mon, Jan 26 | @ Hawks | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | State Farm Arena |
| Wed, Jan 28 | vs Bulls | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Jan 31 | vs Hawks | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Feb 2 | vs Rockets | 7:00 PM | Peacock | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Tue, Feb 3 | vs Jazz | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Feb 6 | @ Bucks | 8:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Fiserv Forum |
| Sun, Feb 8 | @ Raptors | 3:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Scotiabank Arena |
| Tue, Feb 10 | @ Knicks | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Madison Square Garden |
| Wed, Feb 11 | @ Nets | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Barclays Center |
| Thu, Feb 19 | @ Wizards | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Capital One Arena |
| Fri, Feb 20 | @ Wizards | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Capital One Arena |
| Sun, Feb 22 | vs Mavericks | 5:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Tue, Feb 24 | vs 76ers | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Feb 26 | vs Hornets | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Mar 1 | vs Grizzlies | 5:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Mar 4 | @ Clippers | 10:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Intuit Dome |
| Fri, Mar 6 | @ Lakers | 10:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Crypto.com Arena |
| Sun, Mar 8 | @ Trail Blazers | 9:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Moda Center |
| Tue, Mar 10 | @ Kings | 10:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Golden 1 Center |
| Thu, Mar 12 | vs Suns | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Mar 13 | vs Knicks | 7:30 PM | Prime Video | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Mar 15 | @ Bucks | 3:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Fiserv Forum |
| Tue, Mar 17 | @ Knicks | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Madison Square Garden |
| Wed, Mar 18 | vs Trail Blazers | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Mar 21 | @ Spurs | 8:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Frost Bank Center |
| Mon, Mar 23 | @ Magic | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Kia Center |
| Wed, Mar 25 | vs Lakers | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Mar 27 | vs Clippers | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Mar 29 | vs Heat | 5:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Apr 1 | @ Bulls | 8:00 PM | FSN Indiana | United Center |
| Fri, Apr 3 | @ Hornets | 7:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Spectrum Center |
| Sun, Apr 5 | @ Cavaliers | 6:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Tue, Apr 7 | vs Timberwolves | 8:00 PM | NBC | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Apr 9 | @ Nets | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Barclays Center |
| Fri, Apr 10 | vs 76ers | 7:30 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Apr 12 | vs Pistons | 6:00 PM | FSN Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
Key Matchups to Watch
Thunder – October 23
The season begins with a Finals rematch against Oklahoma City. It sets the tone for how the new-look Pacers will perform without Haliburton.
Celtics – December 26 and January 12
Two national matchups on Prime Video and Peacock. Boston remains a key rival for Eastern Conference dominance.
Cavaliers – November 21
A regional battle on Prime Video that always delivers playoff-style intensity.
Knicks – March 13
Prime Video will broadcast this matchup between two fast, young Eastern teams chasing playoff spots.
Timberwolves – April 7
NBC and Peacock carry this late-season test against one of the league’s best defenses.
How to Get Indiana Pacers Tickets
Buy official tickets through Ticketmaster, the verified partner of the Indiana Pacers. All tickets are mobile for easy scanning and safe entry. Fans can choose between single-game or season packages.
For sold-out games, StubHub offers verified resale options backed by the FanProtect Guarantee. It’s a reliable choice for fans seeking last-minute deals or premium seating.
Group and season ticket holders also get early playoff access and discounts on team merchandise.
How Many Championships Have the Pacers Won
The Pacers won three ABA titles in 1970, 1972 and 1973 but have not won an NBA championship yet. They made the NBA Finals in 2000 and 2025.
The team also has two Eastern Conference titles and six division wins. With a strong history and loyal fans, the Pacers remain one of the NBA’s proudest teams.
FAQs – Indiana Pacers 2025–26 Season
When does the season start?
The Pacers open at home on October 23, 2025, against the Thunder.
Who is the head coach?
Rick Carlisle remains head coach after signing an extension in August 2025.
Where do the Pacers play?
Home games take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Do the Pacers play on Christmas Day?
No, their closest holiday game is December 26 against Boston on Prime Video.
The Pacers are back with young players, fast play and strong drive. Even without their star guard, they’re still fun to watch and tough to beat.
Each game brings energy, teamwork and hope for another big playoff run.
