Week 1 · Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons
Tip-off 3:00 PM ET (7:00 PM UTC) at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.
Game information
- Date
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Tip-off
- 3:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM UTC
- Arena
- Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- TV broadcast
- NBC / Peacock
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 1
- Official game ID
- 0022600001 (20261020/BOSDET)
- Records
- BOS 0-0 · DET 0-0
Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons preview
The Boston Celtics (0-0) visit the Detroit Pistons (0-0) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, tipping off at 3:00 PM ET. It's a Week 1 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
Both clubs play in the Eastern Conference, making this an early-season measuring stick in the race for playoff seeding. Detroit Pistons have 3 titles and Boston Celtics have 18.
The game is carried on NBC / Peacock, 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: Detroit Pistons host at Little Caesars Arena, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- BOS on the road: Boston Celtics's first test away from home in Week 1.
- Broadcast: NBC / Peacock — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Boston Celtics
Team comparison
| BOS | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic | Central |
| Arena | TD Garden | Little Caesars Arena |
| Championships | 18 | 3 |
| Founded | 1946 | 1948 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBC
- Peacock
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
DET local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
BOS local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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