Detroit Pistons 2025-26 NBA Schedule: All 82 Games Revealed

Detroit Pistons 2025-26 NBA Schedule Revealed

The Detroit Pistons have officially released their full 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule, featuring 82 games across the year. The team will kick off its campaign on Wednesday, October 22, when they travel to face the Chicago Bulls at 8 p.m. ET. Their second game of the season will be on Friday, October 24, against the Houston Rockets, led by Kevin Durant.

The Pistons’ home opener is set for Sunday, October 26, as they welcome the Boston Celtics to Little Caesars Arena at 3:30 p.m. ET. Fans can look forward to several exciting matchups throughout the season, including the annual 313 Day celebration against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 13, a game against the Golden State Warriors on March 20, and a showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers on March 23.

One of the most anticipated games on the schedule is the Pistons’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City on November 1. This will be the third time the Pistons have played in Mexico, with the last meeting between the two teams occurring in 2019. Additionally, the league has already announced seven Pistons games, including their four-game NBA Cup slate.

Key Dates and National TV Games

Here are some of the highlights from the Pistons’ 2025-26 schedule:

• October 22: at Chicago, 8 p.m.
• October 24: at Houston, 8 p.m.
• October 26: vs. Boston, 3:30 p.m.
• October 27: vs. Cleveland, 7 p.m. (Peacock)
• November 1: vs. Dallas (Mexico City), 10 p.m. (Peacock)
• November 10: vs. Washington, 7 p.m. (Peacock)
• November 18: at Atlanta, 8 p.m. (NBC)
• November 26: at Boston, 5 p.m. (NBA Cup, ESPN)
• January 5: vs. New York, 7 p.m. (Peacock)
• February 6: vs. New York, 7:30 p.m. (Prime)
• March 12: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m. (Prime)
• March 30: at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. (Peacock)
• April 8: vs. Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

The Pistons are scheduled to appear on national television or streaming platforms 16 times during the regular season, though this number may change due to in-season adjustments. The team will have six games exclusively on Peacock, four on Amazon Prime, four on ESPN/ESPN app, and two on NBC/Peacock.

Preseason Schedule and Roster Updates

Before the regular season begins, the Pistons will play a four-game preseason slate starting on October 6. They will face the Memphis Grizzlies on the road, followed by games against the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Their only home exhibition game is scheduled for October 16 against the Washington Wizards.

In terms of roster changes, the Pistons will retain much of last season’s squad, which achieved a historic 30-game turnaround and finished with 44 wins. However, the team has added several new veterans, including Michigan alumni Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. These additions come after the departure of key free agents such as Malik Beasley, Dennis Schröder, and Tim Hardaway Jr.

Cade Cunningham, entering his fifth season with the Pistons, will lead the team after earning third-team All-NBA honors last season and securing an additional $45 million in salary. He will be joined by Jaden Ivey, who is returning from a broken fibula, Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, second-year wing Ron Holland, and Isaiah Stewart.

Local Broadcasts and Fan Engagement

The Pistons’ local television broadcast schedule, along with their radio coverage, will be announced at a later date. Iconic play-by-play voice George Blaha is set to begin his 50th season on the mic, continuing his long-standing legacy with the team.

Fans can stay up to date with all the latest news and updates on the Detroit Pistons through the Detroit Free Press website. The team also encourages fans to follow them on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn. Submissions for letters to the editor are welcomed and may be published online or in print.

For more information, fans can visit freep.com/sports/pistons and tune into "The Pistons Pulse" podcast available on Apple and Spotify.