Watch Pistons Games Without Cable in 2026

You can easily watch any Detroit Pistons games this season, even without a cable subscription.

Your choices for streaming Pistons games will vary depending on which channel the game is broadcast. Therefore, you can check this source to find out where a specific game is being shown, and then continue reading below for the top methods to watch any game on any channel without a cable subscription.

You can also scroll a little more, as we examine the most budget-friendly options to view all remaining Pistons games this season.

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How to Watch Pistons Games on FanDuel SN Detroit

In Market

🏆 Most Affordable for the Season:Prime Video FanDuel Sports Network channel (7-day free trial)
✂️ The Cable Replacers:
- Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial)
- DirecTV Stream “Choice” (5-day free trial)

Out of Market

🏆 The Exclusive Free Trial:NBA League Pass on Prime Video (7-day free trial)
🥈 The Same Choice but Varied:NBA League Pass (no free trial)

International

NBA League Pass

How to Watch Pistons Matches on NBC

United States

🏆Watch for Free: Peacock "Premium Plus" through Prime Video (7-day free trial)
💰 Most Economical Long-Term Option:Peacock “Premium” (no free trial)
✂️ The Cable Replacers:
- Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial)
- DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” (5-day free trial)
- YouTube TV “Base Plan” (21-day free trial)
- Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial)

International

NBA League Pass

How to Watch Pistons Matches on Peacock

United States

🏆Watch for Free: Peacock "Premium Plus" through Prime Video (7-day free trial)
💰 The Cheapest Long-Term: Peacock “Premium” (no free trial)

International

NBA League Pass

How to Watch Pistons Matches on Prime Video

United States

Prime Video (free 30-day trial)

International

NBA League Pass

How to Watch Pistons Matches on ESPN

United States

💰 The Cheapest: Sling Orange Day Pass
🏀 The Multi-Sport Package: ESPN Unlimited (no free trial)
✂️ The Cable Replacers:
- Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial)
- DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” (5-day free trial)
- YouTube TV “Base Plan” (21-day free trial)
- Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial)

International

NBA League Pass

How to Watch Pistons Matches on ABC

United States

💰 The Cheapest: ESPN Unlimited (no free trial)
✂️ The Cable Replacers:
- Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial)
- DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” (5-day free trial)
- YouTube TV “Base Plan” (21-day free trial)
- Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial)

International

NBA League Pass

How to View All Pistons Matches at the Most Affordable Cost

In Market

If you reside in the Pistons' area, here's our suggestion for the optimal way to view all games this season:

Sign up for the FanDuel Sports Network channelvia Prime Video for the remainder of the season
- This amounts to $29 each month ($8.99 for Prime Video and $19.99 for the FSN extra)
- This will provide you with every Pistons game available on FanDuel SN Detroit, which covers the majority of them in local markets.
For any games available on NBC or Peacock (excluding those also found on FSN Detroit), register for a free seven-day trial ofPeacock "Premium Plus" through Prime Video
- If a free trial is not available, the most affordable option isPeacock “Premium” for $11 per month.
For any games broadcast on ABC or ESPN (excluding those also available on FSN Detroit), register for a free trial ofFubo “Pro” or DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” or YouTube TV “Base Plan” or Hulu + Live TV.
- If you don't have access to any free trials, the most affordable option for watching ESPN games is aSling Orange Day Pass for $5.
- If you don't have any free trials available, the most affordable option for ABC games throughESPN Unlimited for $30 per month.
For any games available only on Prime Video, you can register for aregister for a free trialeither Amazon Prime or Prime Video alone
- If a free trial is not available, the most affordable option is Prime Video at $9 per month.

So, from in market, you can view all remaining Pistons games this season for as little as $58 total (two months of service).

Keep in mind that the cost may be somewhat higher, depending on the free trials you have available and when they expire.

Out of Market

If the Pistons are playing outside your area, and you reside in the United States, here's a detailed guide to view every game at the lowest cost:

Sign up for NBA League Passfor the remainder of the season.
- This will cost $50 for the remainder of the season and grants access to all Pistons games that are not broadcast on national television.
- If you register forLeague Pass on Prime VideoYou can sign up for a seven-day free trial.
For any games on NBC or Peacock, sign up for a free seven-day trial ofPeacock "Premium Plus" through Prime Video
- If a free trial is not available, the most affordable option isPeacock “Premium” for $11 per month.
For any games broadcast on ABC or ESPN, register for a free trial ofFubo “Pro” or DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” or YouTube TV “Base Plan” or Hulu + Live TV.
- If you don't have access to any free trials, the most affordable option for watching ESPN games is aSling Orange Day Pass for $5.
- If you don't have any free trials available, the most affordable option for ABC games throughESPN Unlimited for $30 per month.
For any games available only on Prime Video, you can register for aregister for a free trialeither Amazon Prime or Prime Video alone
- If a free trial is not available, the most affordable option is Prime Video at $9 per month.

Once again, free trials might adjust the numbers a bit, but that's every Pistons game for the rest of the season starting at just $100 from out of market.

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