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How to Watch the Detroit Pistons
Full-season estimate: $1,081/season ($120/mo)
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Detroit Pistons
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Best starting path
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YouTube TV + MLB in-market streaming + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Start with YouTube TV, MLB in-market streaming, Prime Video, and Peacock Premium for Detroit Pistons fans in Detroit. Budget about $1,081/season ($120/month) once local and national windows are included.
Season
$1,081
Monthly
$120
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Pistons at CavaliersNBA | 8:00 PM EDT | NBC | |
Cavaliers at PistonsNBA | 1:00 PM EDT | TBD | |
Pistons at CavaliersNBA | 1:00 PM EDT | TBD | |
Cavaliers at PistonsNBA | 1:00 PM EDT | TBD |
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Cavaliers at Pistons
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1:00 PM EDT
Pistons at Cavaliers
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1:00 PM EDT
Cavaliers at Pistons
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Platform checks
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Percentile
86%
more expensive than 86% of teams
NBA Rank
#9/30
most expensive
NBA Avg
$118/mo
$3 above avg
NBA streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + MLB in-market streaming + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Similar model cost with a different base package and channel mix.
Monthly
$120
Season
$1,081
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $8/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$121
Season
$1,089
YouTube TV Sports Plan
YouTube TV Sports Plan + MLB in-market streaming + Prime Video + Peacock Premium
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing ESPN2.
Monthly
$102
Season
$919
Recommended stack details
Base package
YouTube TV
Covers the national windows that still matter for Detroit Pistons fans in Detroit.
Estimated cost
$82.99/mo
Local coverage
MLB in-market streaming
Standalone app
Standalone app
Estimated cost
$99.99/season
Add-on
Prime Video
Prime Video - ~29 games/season
NBA on Prime Video (exclusive games)
Estimated cost
$14.99/mo
Add-on
Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium - ~28 games/season
Peacock-exclusive NBA games
Estimated cost
$10.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Apple TV+, Netflix Standard with ads, NFL Sunday Ticket, Paramount+ Essential, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Detroit Pistons game on tonight?
- Tonight's Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers game starts at 8:00 PM EDT on NBC.
- What time is the Detroit Pistons game tonight?
- Tonight's Detroit Pistons game starts at 8:00 PM EDT.
- Is tonight's Detroit Pistons game free to watch?
- Yes — Tonight's Detroit Pistons game is on NBC, which is available free over-the-air with an antenna.
How we checked the math
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- We price the Detroit Pistons home-market setup first, using DETROIT as the local TV market.
- NBA coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
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