Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (12:00 AM UTC) at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.
Game information
- Date
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 9
- Official game ID
- 0022600370 (20261216/PHXDET)
- Records
- PHX 3-5 · DET 6-2
Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons preview
The Phoenix Suns (3-5) visit the Detroit Pistons (6-2) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, December 16, 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 — Phoenix Suns 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 Phoenix Suns have 0.
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: Detroit Pistons host at Little Caesars Arena, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- PHX on the road: Phoenix Suns's first test away from home in Week 9.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 3-5 and 6-2, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Team comparison
| PHX | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-5 | 6-2 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Pacific | Central |
| Arena | Footprint Center | Little Caesars Arena |
| Championships | 0 | 3 |
| Founded | 1968 | 1948 |
How to watch
National TV
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National streaming
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DET local TV
- TV20 Detroit/DAZN-DET
PHX local TV
- 3TV / AZFS
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