NBA · Game guide
Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets
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
Saturday, January 16, 2027 · in 95 daysDetroit Pistonsaway
Houston Rocketshome
Houston area · Rockets local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Houston Rockets schedule announcement, Aug 13 2026
Detroit area · Pistons local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Detroit Pistons release (pistons.com), Sep 22, 2026
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Pistons vs Rockets: quick answers
What time is the Pistons vs Rockets game?
- Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets starts on Sat, Jan 16 at 8:30 PM ET · 7:30 PM CT · 6:30 PM MT · 5:30 PM PT.
What channel is Pistons vs Rockets on?
- The game is on Space City Home Network in the Houston area and The Spot – Detroit 20 in the Detroit area.
How can I stream Pistons vs Rockets?
- In the Houston area it streams on SCHN+; in the Detroit area it streams on DAZN; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Pistons vs Rockets 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.
Space City Home Network (SCHN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVSCHN territory: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, parts of New Mexico | Ch. 674 (alternate SCHN2: 674-1) | source |
| XfinityXfinity Houston-area systems (area not stated) | Ch. 39 / 639 HD (alternate SCHN2: 710) | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
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 →
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 Pistons–Rockets games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Detroit
Local: The Spot – Detroit 20, DAZN and Space City Home Network