Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons
Tip-off 6:00 PM ET (11:00 PM UTC) at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.
Game information
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Tip-off
- 6:00 PM ET · 11:00 PM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- TV broadcast
- NBA TV
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 3
- Official game ID
- 0022600197 (20261108/LALDET)
- Records
- LAL 0-0 · DET 1-0
Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons preview
The Los Angeles Lakers (0-0) visit the Detroit Pistons (1-0) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, November 8, 2026, tipping off at 6:00 PM ET. It's a Week 3 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Los Angeles Lakers out of the Western against Detroit Pistons of the Eastern — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Detroit Pistons have 3 titles and Los Angeles Lakers have 17.
The game is carried on NBA TV, 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.
- LAL on the road: Los Angeles Lakers's first test away from home in Week 3.
- Broadcast: NBA TV — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 1-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Team comparison
| LAL | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Pacific | Central |
| Arena | Crypto.com Arena | Little Caesars Arena |
| Championships | 17 | 3 |
| Founded | 1947 | 1948 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBA TV
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
DET local TV
- TV20 Detroit/DAZN-DET
LAL local TV
- Spectrum SportsNet
National broadcasters
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