NBA · Round 1
Where to Watch Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics: TV Channels, Live Stream and Tip-off Time
Detroit Pistons host Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday 20 October. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this NBA game, country by country, plus the tip-off time in your time zone.
The short answer
TIP-OFF
19:00 UTC
VENUE
Little Caesars Arena
TV channels and streams by country
Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics in the NBA (Round 1) starts at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC) on Tuesday 20 October 2026, which is 20:00 BST in London and 21:00 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 4 broadcasters across 2 territories for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Little Caesars Arena.
Can you watch it for free?
Yes, in some markets. The following listed broadcasters are free-to-air networks or their free players, so no subscription is needed where they operate:
- NBC (United States)
Streaming options: Peacock (United States), Amazon Prime Video (Brazil). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
Detroit Pistons
Home side at Little Caesars Arena.
Boston Celtics
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics start?
15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC) on Tuesday 20 October 2026, which is 20:00 BST in London and 21:00 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on NBC, ESPN - USA, Peacock.
Is Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics on free TV?
Yes, where these free-to-air broadcasters operate: NBC (United States).
Where is Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics being played?
At Little Caesars Arena.
