Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (12:00 AM UTC) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN.
Game information
- Date
- Thursday, December 17, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 9
- Official game ID
- 0022600381 (20261217/PORIND)
- Records
- POR 6-3 · IND 3-7
Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers preview
The Portland Trail Blazers (6-3) visit the Indiana Pacers (3-7) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, December 17, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 9 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Portland Trail Blazers out of the Western against Indiana Pacers of the Eastern — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Indiana Pacers have 0 titles and Portland Trail Blazers have 1.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Indiana Pacers host at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- POR on the road: Portland Trail Blazers's first test away from home in Week 9.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 6-3 and 3-7, so every result matters for seeding.
Team comparison
| POR | IND | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-3 | 3-7 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Northwest | Central |
| Arena | Moda Center | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Championships | 1 | 0 |
| Founded | 1970 | 1967 |
How to watch
National TV
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National streaming
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IND local TV
- WTTV CBS 4/DAZN-IND
POR local TV
- KATU ABC 2/KUNP
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