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The Celtics will open the 2026-27 NBA season with a Tuesday afternoon game against the Pistons.
Boston is hoping to carry the momentum from the preseason into the regular season after posting a 4-0 record. This year's roster features familiar faces like Jayson Tatum and Derrick White along with offseason additions like Paul George and Mitchell Robinson.
Detroit finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference last season, but the Pistons fell to the Cavaliers in the second round of the playoffs. They will look to make a deeper run with All-NBA guard Cade Cunningham leading the way.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pistons, including TV and streaming options for the NBA season opener.
How to watch Celtics vs. Pistons today: TV channel, live stream
The Celtics vs. Pistons game will air nationally on NBC. It will also be available to stream on DIRECTV, Fubo and Peacock.
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Celtics vs. Pistons date, start time
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Pistons is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Boston Celtics schedule 2026-27
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Celtics:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 20 | at Pistons | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 23 | vs. Knicks | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | vs. Bulls | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 27 | vs. Nets | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 30 | vs. Bulls | 7:30 p.m. |
Detroit Pistons schedule 2026-27
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Pistons:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 20 | vs. Celtics | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 23 | at Heat | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at 76ers | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 27 | at Knicks | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 28 | vs. Hornets | 7 p.m. |