Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs
Tip-off 8:00 PM ET (1:00 AM UTC) at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX.
Game information
- Date
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:00 PM ET · 1:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- TV broadcast
- NBC / Peacock
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 5
- Official game ID
- 0022600255 (20261117/DETSAS)
- Records
- DET 1-0 · SAS 0-0
Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs preview
The Detroit Pistons (1-0) visit the San Antonio Spurs (0-0) at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET. It's a Week 5 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Detroit Pistons out of the Eastern against San Antonio Spurs of the Western — one of only two chances these teams get each season. San Antonio Spurs have 5 titles and Detroit Pistons have 3.
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: San Antonio Spurs host at Frost Bank Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- DET on the road: Detroit Pistons's first test away from home in Week 5.
- Broadcast: NBC / Peacock — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 1-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
San Antonio Spurs
Team comparison
| DET | SAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Western |
| Division | Central | Southwest |
| Arena | Little Caesars Arena | Frost Bank Center |
| Championships | 3 | 5 |
| Founded | 1948 | 1967 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBC
- Peacock
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
SAS local TV
- CWSA/DAZN-SAS
DET local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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