NBA · Game guide
Toronto Raptors 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, October 16, 2026 · in 3 daysDetroit area · Pistons local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Detroit Pistons release (pistons.com), Sep 22, 2026
In Canada · Raptors local
Verified Oct 9, 12:00 PM ET · Sports Media Watch, 'Toronto Raptors TV Schedule 2026-27: How to Watch' (secondary)
Raptors vs Pistons: quick answers
What time is the Raptors vs Pistons game?
- Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons starts on Fri, Oct 16 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Raptors vs Pistons on?
- The game is on The Spot – Detroit 20 in the Detroit area and TSN and Sportsnet in Canada.
How can I stream Raptors vs Pistons?
- In the Detroit area it streams on DAZN; in Canada it streams on Sportsnet+.
Is Raptors 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 →
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 Raptors–Pistons games this season
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Detroit
Prime Video
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Toronto
Local: TSN, Sportsnet and Sportsnet+
5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · at Toronto
Local: TSN, Sportsnet and Sportsnet+
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Detroit
Local: The Spot – Detroit 20, DAZN and TSN