Indiana Pacers Schedule 2026-27: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The Indiana Pacers schedule 2026-27 tips off Wednesday, October 21 in New Orleans and ends Sunday, April 11 at Madison Square Garden. Tyrese Haliburton is back after missing all of last season, and the home opener against Dallas on October 23 marks his return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana won just 19 games in 2025-26, so the league gave the Pacers only 11 national TV games. Local games also have a new home: DAZN. Below you will find every game date, tip time in Eastern Time, TV channel and venue, plus streaming options and the games worth circling.
Indiana Pacers Schedule 2026-27 at a Glance
- Season opener: Wed, Oct 21 at Pelicans, 8:00 PM ET (DAZN)
- Home opener: Fri, Oct 23 vs Mavericks, 7:00 PM ET (DAZN)
- Season finale: Sun, Apr 11 at Knicks, 6:00 PM ET
- Christmas Day: No game
- National TV games: 11 (Peacock 5, Prime Video 4, ESPN 1, NBC 1) plus 2 on NBA TV
- Back to backs: 15 sets, only 4 after the All Star break
- Home arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
- Head coach: Rick Carlisle
- Local TV: DAZN (22 free games)
- 2025-26 record: 19-63
- Titles: 3 ABA championships (1970, 1972, 1973)
What Channel Are Pacers Games On?
FanDuel Sports Network Indiana shut down, so DAZN now holds the exclusive local rights to Pacers games. Chris Denari and Quinn Buckner return on the call, with Jeremiah Johnson and Eddie Gill joining the crew. Coverage is limited to the Pacers home territory: Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
- Free games: 22 regular season games and all 4 preseason games stream free on DAZN with just an email signup. 15 of those free games also air on local over the air TV.
- Season Pass: $119.99, or $59.99 with the early bird deal through October 15
- Monthly Pass: $19.99, with a 7 day free trial
- Season ticket holders: Free DAZN Season Pass included
National games follow the second year of the NBA media deal. Peacock has 5 Pacers games, Prime Video has 4, and ESPN and NBC have one each. NBA TV adds two more on November 27 and December 21.
Fans outside the home territory can watch every non national game on NBA League Pass. Our NBA live stream guide compares every option without cable.
Indiana Pacers Full Schedule 2026-27
All times are Eastern Time. Games marked with * are NBA Cup group games. The league will add two more games in early December once the NBA Cup knockout bracket is set, bringing the total to 82. For live scores, box scores and the full roster, visit our Pacers team page.
Pacers Preseason Schedule 2026
Indiana plays four exhibition games. The opener is at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, where Haliburton played in college. All four games stream free on DAZN in the home territory.
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 7 | vs Timberwolves | 7:00 PM | DAZN / NBA TV | Hilton Coliseum, Ames |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs Hawks | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Tue, Oct 13 | @ Thunder | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Paycom Center |
| Fri, Oct 16 | vs Bucks | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
Pacers Regular Season Schedule: October to December 2026
The Pacers “host” Denver in Mexico City on November 7. The longest road trip of the season follows in late December: five games in eight days through Los Angeles, Phoenix, Utah and Denver.
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | @ Pelicans | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Smoothie King Center |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs Mavericks | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Oct 25 | @ Nets | 6:00 PM | DAZN | Barclays Center |
| Mon, Oct 26 | @ Bucks | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Fiserv Forum |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs 76ers | 7:00 PM | ESPN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Oct 30 | @ Heat* | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Kaseya Center |
| Sun, Nov 1 | vs Nets | 5:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs Hawks | 7:30 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Nov 4 | @ Grizzlies | 8:00 PM | DAZN | FedExForum |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Nuggets | 5:00 PM | DAZN | Arena CDMX, Mexico City |
| Mon, Nov 9 | @ Mavericks | 8:00 PM | DAZN | American Airlines Center |
| Wed, Nov 11 | vs Wizards | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Nov 13 | vs Knicks* | 7:00 PM | Prime Video | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Nov 15 | @ 76ers | 1:00 PM | DAZN | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Wed, Nov 18 | vs Rockets | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Nov 20 | @ Cavaliers* | 7:30 PM | DAZN | Rocket Arena |
| Sun, Nov 22 | @ Knicks | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Madison Square Garden |
| Mon, Nov 23 | vs Thunder | 7:30 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Nov 27 | vs 76ers* | 7:30 PM | DAZN / NBA TV | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Nov 28 | @ Bulls | 8:00 PM | DAZN | United Center |
| Tue, Dec 1 | @ Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Rocket Arena |
| Thu, Dec 3 | @ Hawks | 7:00 PM | DAZN | State Farm Arena |
| Sun, Dec 13 | vs Pistons | 5:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Dec 16 | vs Warriors | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Dec 17 | vs Trail Blazers | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Dec 20 | @ Clippers | 10:00 PM | DAZN | Intuit Dome |
| Mon, Dec 21 | @ Lakers | 10:00 PM | DAZN / NBA TV | Crypto.com Arena |
| Wed, Dec 23 | @ Suns | 9:00 PM | DAZN | Mortgage Matchup Center |
| Sat, Dec 26 | @ Jazz | 5:00 PM | DAZN | Delta Center |
| Sun, Dec 27 | @ Nuggets | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Ball Arena |
| Tue, Dec 29 | vs Clippers | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Dec 31 | vs Magic | 3:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
Pacers Regular Season Schedule: January to April 2027
From December 29 through February 13, Indiana plays 17 of 24 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. There are no games from February 19 to 25 during the All Star break.
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | vs Timberwolves | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Jan 4 | vs Bulls | 7:00 PM | Peacock / NBCSN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Jan 6 | @ Spurs | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Frost Bank Center |
| Thu, Jan 7 | @ Hawks | 7:00 PM | DAZN | State Farm Arena |
| Sat, Jan 9 | vs Bucks | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Jan 11 | vs Nets | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Jan 13 | vs Bucks | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Jan 15 | vs Suns | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Jan 17 | @ Wizards | 1:00 PM | DAZN | Capital One Arena |
| Tue, Jan 19 | @ 76ers | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Wed, Jan 20 | @ Celtics | 7:30 PM | DAZN | TD Garden |
| Fri, Jan 22 | @ Pistons | 7:30 PM | DAZN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Tue, Jan 26 | vs Bulls | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Jan 28 | vs Lakers | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Jan 30 | vs Wizards | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Feb 1 | vs Heat | 7:30 PM | Peacock / NBCSN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Feb 3 | vs Hawks | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Fri, Feb 5 | @ Thunder | 9:30 PM | Prime Video | Paycom Center |
| Mon, Feb 8 | vs Pelicans | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Feb 10 | vs Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Feb 11 | vs Jazz | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Feb 13 | vs Kings | 2:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Feb 15 | @ Warriors | 7:30 PM | Peacock / NBCSN | Chase Center |
| Wed, Feb 17 | @ Kings | 10:00 PM | DAZN | Golden 1 Center |
| Thu, Feb 18 | @ Trail Blazers | 10:00 PM | DAZN | Moda Center |
| Fri, Feb 26 | @ Timberwolves | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Target Center |
| Sun, Feb 28 | vs Raptors | 4:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Tue, Mar 2 | vs Celtics | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Mar 4 | @ Magic | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Kia Center |
| Sat, Mar 6 | @ Heat | 3:00 PM | Prime Video | Kaseya Center |
| Mon, Mar 8 | vs Hornets | 7:00 PM | Peacock / NBCSN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Mar 11 | @ Hornets | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Spectrum Center |
| Sat, Mar 13 | @ Rockets | 5:30 PM | Prime Video | Toyota Center |
| Mon, Mar 15 | @ Nets | 7:30 PM | DAZN | Barclays Center |
| Tue, Mar 16 | vs Pistons | 8:00 PM | NBC / Peacock | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Mar 18 | vs Raptors | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sat, Mar 20 | @ Bucks | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Fiserv Forum |
| Mon, Mar 22 | @ Magic | 7:00 PM | Peacock / NBCSN | Kia Center |
| Wed, Mar 24 | vs Grizzlies | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Mar 25 | vs Spurs | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mon, Mar 29 | @ Bulls | 8:00 PM | DAZN | United Center |
| Tue, Mar 30 | vs Celtics | 8:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Thu, Apr 1 | vs Magic | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Apr 4 | @ Raptors | 3:30 PM | DAZN | Scotiabank Arena |
| Tue, Apr 6 | @ Hornets | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Spectrum Center |
| Wed, Apr 7 | @ Pistons | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Fri, Apr 9 | vs Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | DAZN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Apr 11 | @ Knicks | 6:00 PM | DAZN | Madison Square Garden |
Pacers NBA Cup Schedule 2026
Indiana plays in East Group B with the Knicks, Cavaliers, Heat and 76ers. The group winner and one wild card from each conference reach the quarterfinals on December 4 and 5. The championship is Friday, December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, so a home crowd awaits if the Pacers go all the way.
- Fri, Oct 30: at Heat, 8:00 PM ET (DAZN)
- Fri, Nov 13: vs Knicks, 7:00 PM ET (Prime Video)
- Fri, Nov 20: at Cavaliers, 7:30 PM ET (DAZN)
- Fri, Nov 27: vs 76ers, 7:30 PM ET (DAZN, NBA TV)
Key Pacers Games to Watch in 2026-27
- Oct 23 vs Mavericks: Haliburton plays at home for the first time since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 Finals.
- Oct 28 vs 76ers (ESPN): LeBron James makes his first trip to Indianapolis as a Sixer. See the full 76ers schedule for all four meetings.
- Nov 7 vs Nuggets: Nikola Jokic and Denver meet Indiana at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
- Nov 13 vs Knicks (Prime Video): NBA Cup clash with the Knicks, who won both the 2025 NBA Cup and the 2026 NBA title.
- Nov 23 vs Thunder: The first 2025 Finals rematch of the season at Gainbridge.
- Feb 5 at Thunder (Prime Video): A late night road test in Oklahoma City.
- Mar 16 vs Pistons (NBC): The only Pacers game on NBC this season, against a Central Division rival.
2026-27 Pacers Roster Outlook
The core from the 2025 Finals run is mostly intact. The projected starting five is Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and center Ivica Zubac, who arrived from the Clippers in a February 2026 trade for Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson.
Indiana signed Kelly Oubre Jr. and Larry Nance Jr. in free agency and landed guard Braden Smith from Chicago in a draft night trade for Kam Jones. Smith is on a two way contract. T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard, Obi Toppin and Jay Huff round out the bench under head coach Rick Carlisle.
How to Get Indiana Pacers Tickets
Single game tickets are on sale through the Pacers website and Ticketmaster, the team’s official partner. Single game sales opened September 16. Season ticket holders also get a free DAZN Season Pass. Demand is highest for the home opener and the visits from the 76ers, Knicks and Thunder.
For sold out games and road trips, StubHub offers verified resale tickets backed by its FanProtect Guarantee.
How Many Championships Have the Pacers Won?
The Pacers won three ABA titles in 1970, 1972 and 1973. They have not won an NBA championship yet, but reached the NBA Finals in 2000 and 2025. Indiana also owns two Eastern Conference titles and six NBA division titles.
FAQs: Indiana Pacers 2026-27 Season
When does the Pacers 2026-27 season start?
The Pacers open on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the New Orleans Pelicans. Tip off is 8:00 PM ET on DAZN.
When is the Pacers home opener?
The home opener is Friday, October 23 against the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game starts at 7:00 PM ET on DAZN.
What channel are Pacers games on?
DAZN carries all local Pacers games this season after FanDuel Sports Network Indiana shut down. Eleven games air nationally on Peacock, Prime Video, ESPN and NBC, and two more air on NBA TV.
How much does DAZN cost for Pacers games?
The DAZN Season Pass costs $119.99, or $59.99 if you sign up by October 15. A Monthly Pass is $19.99 and comes with a 7 day free trial.
Can I watch Pacers games for free?
Yes. DAZN streams 22 regular season games and all 4 preseason games free inside the Pacers home territory. Fifteen of those free games also air on local over the air TV.
Do the Pacers play on Christmas Day 2026?
No. Indiana is off on Christmas Day. The team plays at Phoenix on December 23 and at Utah on December 26.
Who is in the Pacers NBA Cup group?
The Pacers play in East Group B with the Knicks, Cavaliers, Heat and 76ers. Group games run from October 30 to November 27.
Is Tyrese Haliburton playing this season?
Yes. Haliburton missed all of 2025-26 after tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. He returns as the starting point guard in 2026-27.
The Indiana Pacers schedule for 2026-27 brings Haliburton back, a Mexico City trip and a tough NBA Cup group. Bookmark this page for every date, tip time and channel, and follow the full league picture on our NBA 2026-27 season page.
