NBA · Game guide
Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · in 15 daysDetroit Pistonshome
Detroit area · Pistons local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Detroit Pistons release (pistons.com), Sep 22, 2026
Charlotte area · Hornets local
Regional simulcasts (1)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Charlotte Hornets 'How to Watch' page (nba.com/hornets/watch), accessed Oct 4, 2026
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Hornets vs Pistons: quick answers
What time is the Hornets vs Pistons game?
- Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons starts on Wed, Oct 28 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Hornets vs Pistons on?
- The game is on The Spot – Detroit 20 in the Detroit area and WSOC 9 / TV64 in the Charlotte area.
How can I stream Hornets vs Pistons?
- In the Detroit area it streams on DAZN; in the Charlotte area it streams on DAZN; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Hornets vs Pistons on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
The Spot – Detroit 20
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 20 | source |
| DirecTVDetroit DMA | Ch. 20, 887 | source |
| XfinityDetroit DMA | Ch. 3, 20, 235, 1020 | source |
| AT&T U-verseDetroit DMA | Ch. 20, 1010 | source |
| WOW! (WideOpenWest)Detroit DMA | Ch. 20, 206, 454 | source |
| Wyandotte Municipal ServicesDetroit DMA | Ch. 8, 168, 507 | source |
| D&P CableDetroit DMA | Ch. 3, 703 | source |
| Buckeye BroadbandDetroit DMA | Ch. 55, 624 | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
WSOC Channel 9 and TV64 (WAXN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 9 | source |
| DirecTVCharlotte market | Ch. WSOC 9; TV64 64 | source |
| DISHCharlotte market | Ch. WSOC 9; TV64 8657 | source |
| SpectrumCharlotte market | Ch. WSOC 4/1200; TV64 10/1230 | source |
| AT&T U-verseCharlotte market | Ch. WSOC 9/1009; TV64 64/1064 | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Hornets–Pistons games this season
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Charlotte
Local: WSOC 9 / TV64, DAZN and The Spot – Detroit 20
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Detroit
Local: The Spot – Detroit 20, DAZN and WSOC 9 / TV64
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Charlotte
Local: WSOC 9 / TV64, DAZN and The Spot – Detroit 20