Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons

National Basketball Association: Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons, Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC), Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. Ended.

2026-27 NBA season opener on NBC and Peacock. Afternoon tip starts the league's 81st season.

Who’s involved

• National Basketball Association (host, competition)
• Detroit Pistons (home team, team)
• Little Caesars Arena (venue)
• Boston Celtics (away team, team)

Tickets and details: www.espn.com

Last updated 2026-10-16.