The Detroit Pistons entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference after a historic regular season. Following a campaign that saw the team secure a 60–22 record, the Pistons are currently facing the Orlando Magic in the first round of the postseason. Below is the comprehensive schedule for the ongoing playoff series, as well as a full look back at the 2025-26 regular season calendar.

Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic 2026 Playoff Schedule

As of late April 2026, the Detroit Pistons are in the midst of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic. The Pistons hold home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Game Date Location Time (ET) Result/Status
Game 1 Sunday, April 19 Little Caesars Arena 7:30 PM Series Tied 0-0
Game 2 Wednesday, April 22 Little Caesars Arena 8:00 PM Pistons Win
Game 3 Saturday, April 25 Kia Center, Orlando 7:00 PM Upcoming
Game 4 Monday, April 27 Kia Center, Orlando TBD Upcoming
Game 5* Wednesday, April 29 Little Caesars Arena TBD If Necessary
Game 6* Friday, May 1 Kia Center, Orlando TBD If Necessary
Game 7* Sunday, May 3 Little Caesars Arena TBD If Necessary

How to Watch Detroit Pistons Games

Broadcast information for the 2025-26 season and the 2026 playoffs involves a mix of national streaming platforms and traditional networks. During the regular season, the Pistons had 16 national TV appearances.

  • Peacock: Served as the exclusive home for six regular-season games, including the home opener highlights.
  • Amazon Prime: Broadcast four exclusive games.
  • ESPN: Carried four major matchups.
  • NBC/Peacock: Shared broadcasting rights for two premium games, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Day matchup.
  • Local Coverage: Regional broadcasts were handled through local sports networks, with radio coverage provided by 97.1 FM.

Detroit Pistons 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule Archive

The Pistons' path to the No. 1 seed involved an 82-game journey that began in October 2025. The season was characterized by strong defensive play, leading the league in blocks per game (8.7) and restricted area defense.

October 2025 Schedule and Results

The season opened with a three-game stretch where the team went 2-1.

  • Oct. 22: at Chicago Bulls – Result: L, 111-115
  • Oct. 24: at Houston Rockets – Result: W, 115-111
  • Oct. 26: vs. Boston Celtics – Result: W, 119-113 (Home Opener)
  • Oct. 27: vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:00 PM (Peacock)
  • Oct. 29: vs. Orlando Magic – 7:00 PM

November 2025 Schedule

November featured the NBA Cup group stage and a special international appearance in Mexico City.

  • Nov. 1: vs. Dallas Mavericks (Mexico City) – 10:00 PM (Peacock)
  • Nov. 3: at Memphis Grizzlies – 8:00 PM
  • Nov. 5: vs. Utah Jazz – 7:00 PM
  • Nov. 7: at Brooklyn Nets (NBA Cup) – 7:30 PM
  • Nov. 9: at Philadelphia 76ers – 7:30 PM
  • Nov. 10: vs. Washington Wizards – 7:00 PM (Peacock)
  • Nov. 12: vs. Chicago Bulls – 7:00 PM
  • Nov. 14: vs. Philadelphia 76ers (NBA Cup) – 7:30 PM
  • Nov. 17: vs. Indiana Pacers – 7:00 PM
  • Nov. 18: at Atlanta Hawks – 8:00 PM (NBC)
  • Nov. 22: at Milwaukee Bucks – 8:00 PM
  • Nov. 24: at Indiana Pacers – 7:00 PM
  • Nov. 26: at Boston Celtics (NBA Cup) – 5:00 PM (ESPN)
  • Nov. 28: vs. Orlando Magic (NBA Cup) – 7:30 PM
  • Nov. 29: at Miami Heat – 8:00 PM

December 2025 Schedule

The schedule for December included the knockout rounds for the Emirates NBA Cup and a heavy road stretch.

  • Dec. 1: vs. Atlanta Hawks – 7:00 PM
  • Dec. 3: at Milwaukee Bucks – 8:00 PM
  • Dec. 5: vs. Portland Trail Blazers – 7:30 PM
  • Dec. 6: vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 7:30 PM
  • Dec. 9-16: NBA Cup Knockout Rounds / TBD Regular Season Games
  • Dec. 18: at Dallas Mavericks – 8:30 PM
  • Dec. 20: vs. Charlotte Hornets – 7:30 PM
  • Dec. 22: at Portland Trail Blazers – 10:00 PM
  • Dec. 23: at Sacramento Kings – 10:00 PM
  • Dec. 26: at Utah Jazz – 9:30 PM
  • Dec. 28: at LA Clippers – 9:00 PM
  • Dec. 30: at LA Lakers – 10:30 PM

January 2026 Schedule

January was highlighted by the MLK Day game and a visit from the New York Knicks.

  • Jan. 1: vs. Miami Heat – 7:00 PM
  • Jan. 4: at Cleveland Cavaliers – 2:00 PM
  • Jan. 5: vs. New York Knicks – 7:00 PM (Peacock)
  • Jan. 7: vs. Chicago Bulls – 7:00 PM
  • Jan. 10: vs. LA Clippers – 7:30 PM
  • Jan. 15: vs. Phoenix Suns – 7:00 PM
  • Jan. 17: vs. Indiana Pacers – 7:30 PM
  • Jan. 19: vs. Boston Celtics (MLK Day) – 8:00 PM (NBC)
  • Jan. 21: at New Orleans Pelicans – 8:00 PM
  • Jan. 23: vs. Houston Rockets – 7:00 PM (Prime)
  • Jan. 25: vs. Sacramento Kings – 3:00 PM (Kids Day)
  • Jan. 27: at Denver Nuggets – 9:00 PM
  • Jan. 29: at Phoenix Suns – 9:00 PM
  • Jan. 30: at Golden State Warriors – 10:00 PM

February 2026 Schedule

The team celebrated Black History Month with various theme nights at Little Caesars Arena.

  • Feb. 1: vs. Brooklyn Nets – 6:00 PM
  • Feb. 3: vs. Denver Nuggets – 7:00 PM
  • Feb. 5: vs. Washington Wizards – 7:00 PM
  • Feb. 6: vs. New York Knicks – 7:30 PM (Prime)
  • Feb. 9: at Charlotte Hornets – 7:00 PM
  • Feb. 11: at Toronto Raptors – 7:30 PM
  • Feb. 19: at New York Knicks – 7:30 PM (Prime)
  • Feb. 21: at Chicago Bulls – 8:00 PM
  • Feb. 23: vs. San Antonio Spurs – 7:00 PM (Peacock)
  • Feb. 25: vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – 7:00 PM
  • Feb. 27: vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:00 PM (ESPN)

March 2026 Schedule

March featured the annual 313 Day celebration and visits from West Coast powerhouses.

  • March 1: at Orlando Magic – 6:00 PM
  • March 3: at Cleveland Cavaliers – 7:00 PM
  • March 5: at San Antonio Spurs – 8:00 PM
  • March 7: vs. Brooklyn Nets – 6:00 PM
  • March 8: at Miami Heat – 6:00 PM
  • March 10: at Brooklyn Nets – 7:30 PM
  • March 12: vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 PM (Prime)
  • March 13: vs. Memphis Grizzlies (313 Day) – 7:30 PM
  • March 15: at Toronto Raptors – 3:30 PM
  • March 17: at Washington Wizards – 7:00 PM
  • March 19: at Washington Wizards – 7:00 PM
  • March 20: vs. Golden State Warriors – 7:30 PM
  • March 23: vs. LA Lakers – 7:00 PM
  • March 25: vs. Atlanta Hawks – 7:00 PM (ESPN)
  • March 26: vs. New Orleans Pelicans – 7:00 PM
  • March 28: at Minnesota Timberwolves – 8:00 PM
  • March 30: at Oklahoma City Thunder – 9:30 PM (Peacock)
  • March 31: vs. Toronto Raptors – 8:00 PM

April 2026 Regular Season Finale

The regular season concluded with a push for the top seed.

  • April 2: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – 7:00 PM
  • April 4: at Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 PM
  • April 6: at Orlando Magic – 7:00 PM
  • April 8: vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 7:30 PM (ESPN)
  • April 10: at Charlotte Hornets – 7:00 PM
  • April 12: at Indiana Pacers – 6:00 PM

Core Roster and Season Statistics

The Pistons' success in the 2025-26 season was driven by a core group of young talent and seasoned veterans. The following statistics reflect the regular season production that led to the No. 1 seed.

Starters Performance

  • Cade Cunningham (G): Averaged 23.0 points, 9.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds. He set a franchise record with three straight 20+ point and 8+ assist games to start the season.
  • Jalen Duren (C): Averaged 15.0 points and 10.0 rebounds. Duren shot a franchise-record 69.2% from the field during the previous campaign and continued his dominance in the paint.
  • Ausar Thompson (F): Contributed 17.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, while leading the defensive effort with a high deflection rate.
  • Tobias Harris (F): Provided veteran leadership with averages of 12.3 points and 8.3 rebounds.
  • Duncan Robinson (G): Provided essential floor spacing, ranking among the top in the league for three-pointers made.

Bench and Depth

Key contributions also came from Jaden Ivey, Ron Holland II, and Isaiah Stewart. The addition of veterans like Caris LeVert helped stabilize the second unit following the departure of free agents like Malik Beasley and Dennis Schröder in the 2025 offseason.

Key Events of the 2025-26 Season

Mexico City Game

On November 1, 2025, the Pistons hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. This marked the Pistons' third time playing in Mexico, part of the NBA's global outreach initiative.

Emirates NBA Cup

The Pistons competed in East Group play alongside the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and Boston Celtics. The tournament knockout rounds took place in Las Vegas in mid-December.

Theme Nights at Little Caesars Arena

The Pistons organization hosted several community-focused events throughout the schedule:

  • Hoops for Troops: November
  • Season of Giving: December
  • MLK Day: January 19
  • Kids Day: January 25
  • 313 Day: March 13
  • Fan Appreciation Day: April 8

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the Detroit Pistons play next?

The Pistons are currently in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Game 3 is scheduled for April 25 at the Kia Center in Orlando, followed by Game 4 on April 27.

What is the Pistons' record for the 2025-26 season?

The Detroit Pistons finished the regular season with a 60–22 record, securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Where can I buy Detroit Pistons playoff tickets?

Tickets for home games at Little Caesars Arena can be purchased through the official team app or at the xfinity box office. The team also offered a 10-game flex plan during the regular season which provided priority access to playoff tickets.

How many national TV games did the Pistons have?

The Pistons were scheduled for 16 national television or streaming appearances during the 2025-26 regular season across Peacock, Amazon Prime, ESPN, and NBC.

Summary of the 2025-26 Campaign

The 2025-26 Detroit Pistons season represented a significant turning point for the franchise. From the opening tip-off in Chicago to the international stage in Mexico City, the team demonstrated consistency and growth. Led by All-Star Cade Cunningham and a defensive-minded frontcourt featuring Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson, the Pistons transformed from a rebuilding squad into a championship contender. With the No. 1 seed secured and the first round of the playoffs underway against the Orlando Magic, the focus remains on navigating the postseason schedule to bring a title back to Detroit.