Boston opens it on NBC, and the 2026-27 Detroit Pistons Schedule doesn’t ease off from there — three straight road games to start November, four Cup Nights matchups packed into a single month, and a genuine five-game West Coast trip that eats up the first two weeks of January.
Here is the complete 2026-27 Detroit Pistons Schedule with dates, times and television information.
Full 2026-27 Detroit Pistons Schedule
2026-27 Detroit Pistons Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | vs BostonLittle Caesars Arena | 3:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Friday | at MiamiKaseya Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at New YorkMadison Square Garden | 8:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Wednesday | vs CharlotteLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at BrooklynBarclays Center | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at CharlotteSpectrum Center | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs PhiladelphiaLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Sunday | vs LA LakersLittle Caesars Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs WashingtonLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ETPeacock, NBC Sports Network | ||
| Thursday | at WashingtonCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at MiamiKaseya Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at San AntonioFrost Bank Center | 8:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Wednesday | at New OrleansSmoothie King Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs TorontoLittle Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | at AtlantaState Farm Arena | 3:30 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at OrlandoKia Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs MilwaukeeLittle Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs OrlandoLittle Caesars Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs DenverLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs MemphisLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at IndianaGainbridge Fieldhouse | 5:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs BrooklynLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs PhoenixLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs ClevelandLittle Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at BostonTD Garden | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at Oklahoma CityPaycom Center | 8:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Wednesday | at AtlantaState Farm Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at ChicagoUnited Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs PortlandLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs New OrleansLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs OrlandoLittle Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at DenverBall Arena | 5:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at SacramentoGolden 1 Center | 10:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at Golden StateChase Center | 10:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at LA LakersCrypto.com Arena | 10:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs UtahLittle Caesars Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at TorontoScotiabank Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs DallasLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at HoustonToyota Center | 8:30 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at ClevelandRocket Arena | 12:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Friday | vs IndianaLittle Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs MinnesotaLittle Caesars Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs AtlantaLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at ClevelandRocket Arena | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Friday | at DallasAmerican Airlines Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs SacramentoLittle Caesars Arena | 3:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs ChicagoLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs New YorkLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Friday | at PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena | 7:00 PM ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | vs Golden StateLittle Caesars Arena | 3:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at LA ClippersIntuit Dome | 10:30 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at PhoenixMortgage Matchup Center | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at PortlandModa Center | 3:30 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at UtahDelta Center | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs New YorkLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Thursday | vs MiamiLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs Oklahoma CityLittle Caesars Arena | 5:30 PM ETPrime Video | ||
| Monday | vs ChicagoLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at MilwaukeeFiserv Forum | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs BostonLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Tuesday | vs ClevelandLittle Caesars Arena | 8:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Thursday | vs MilwaukeeLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs BrooklynLittle Caesars Arena | 3:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at TorontoScotiabank Arena | 5:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at IndianaGainbridge Fieldhouse | 8:00 PM ETNBC, Peacock | ||
| Thursday | at MilwaukeeFiserv Forum | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs CharlotteLittle Caesars Arena | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at MinnesotaTarget Center | 9:30 PM ETPeacock, NBC Sports Network | ||
| Wednesday | at CharlotteSpectrum Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs HoustonLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs San AntonioLittle Caesars Arena | 3:00 PM ETPrime Video | ||
| Monday | vs LA ClippersLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs TorontoLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at ChicagoUnited Center | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs MiamiLittle Caesars Arena | 3:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at MemphisFedExForum | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs IndianaLittle Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at New YorkMadison Square Garden | 7:00 PM ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | at WashingtonCapital One Arena | 6:00 PM ET— |
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Detroit Pistons Schedule Breakdown
A Genuine Five-Game West Coast Road Trip to Open January
This is the defining stretch of the 2026-27 Detroit Pistons Schedule. From January 3 to January 8, Detroit plays five straight true road games out West — Denver, Sacramento, Golden State and the LA Lakers. Six days, multiple time zones, zero home games.
Four Cup Nights Games in a Month
Detroit’s Cup Nights slate (East Group A) runs from October 30 to November 27 and includes road games at Brooklyn and Orlando plus home dates against Toronto and Milwaukee. All four fall inside a four-week window on the Detroit Pistons Schedule.
Cleveland Shows Up Four Times
Pistons vs Cavaliers gets four total meetings — two in January and two in March — creating an unusually dense cluster against one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams.
Key Series on the Detroit Pistons Schedule
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The knicks vs pistons series opens with a road game at Madison Square Garden on October 27. Home knicks vs pistons meetings follow on February 3 and February 17, and another knicks vs pistons road contest is set for April 9. Fans tracking knicks vs pistons will see four total meetings spread across the Detroit Pistons Schedule.
Where to Watch Detroit Pistons Games
Confirmed early networks include NBC, Peacock, ESPN, Prime Video and NBC Sports Network. Most other games remain TBA and will be assigned closer to the season. Local and national broadcasts will cover the bulk of the Detroit Pistons Schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Detroit Pistons 2026-27 season open?
Detroit opens the regular season at home against Boston on Tuesday, October 20, at 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
How many Cup Nights games do the Pistons play?
The Detroit Pistons Cup Nights slate includes four games against Brooklyn, Toronto, Orlando and Milwaukee.
How many times do the Pistons play Orlando?
There are four detroit pistons vs orlando magic / magic vs pistons meetings on the schedule.
What is Detroit’s toughest road trip in 2026-27?
The toughest stretch runs from January 3 to January 8 — five straight true road games against Denver, Sacramento, Golden State and the LA Lakers.
Where can I find the full Detroit Pistons Schedule?
The complete 2026-27 Detroit Pistons Schedule with dates, times and TV information appears above.
