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Cleveland Cavaliers 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
Friday, December 18, 2026 · in 66 daysDetroit area · Pistons local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Detroit Pistons release (pistons.com), Sep 22, 2026
Cleveland area · Cavaliers local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Cleveland 19 News (WOIO, Gray Media), Sep 15, 2026
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Cavaliers vs Pistons: quick answers
What time is the Cavaliers vs Pistons game?
- Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons starts on Fri, Dec 18 at 7:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM CT · 5:30 PM MT · 4:30 PM PT.
What channel is Cavaliers vs Pistons on?
- The game is on The Spot – Detroit 20 in the Detroit area and WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43 and Rock Entertainment Sports Network in the Cleveland area.
How can I stream Cavaliers vs Pistons?
- In the Detroit area it streams on DAZN; in the Cleveland area it streams on DAZN; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Cavaliers 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 →
WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 19 | source |
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More Cavaliers–Pistons games this season
12:00 PM ET · 9:00 AM PT · at Cleveland
Local: DAZN, WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43 and Rock Entertainment Sports Network
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Cleveland
Local: DAZN, WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43 and Rock Entertainment Sports Network
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Detroit
Local: The Spot – Detroit 20, DAZN and WOIO CBS 19 / WUAB 43