NBA · Game guide
Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat
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, October 23, 2026 · in 10 daysDetroit Pistonsaway
Miami Heathome
Miami area · Heat local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Miami HEAT schedule release (heat.com), 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 Heat: quick answers
What time is the Pistons vs Heat game?
- Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat starts on Fri, Oct 23 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Pistons vs Heat on?
- The game is on WPLG Local 10 in the Miami area and The Spot – Detroit 20 in the Detroit area.
How can I stream Pistons vs Heat?
- In the Miami area it streams on LOCAL 10 Plus Platinum app; in the Detroit area it streams on DAZN; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Pistons vs Heat 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.
WPLG Local 10
Also carried by DirecTV, Xfinity, Breezeline (channel number depends on your area). Not on DISH, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, 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–Heat games this season
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Miami
NBA TV
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Detroit
Local: The Spot – Detroit 20, DAZN and WPLG Local 10
3:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM PT · at Detroit
Local: The Spot – Detroit 20, DAZN and WPLG Local 10