The Brooklyn Nets host the Indiana Pacers this Sunday (25) in a 2026-27 NBA Regular Season matchup. The game tips off at 6 p.m. local time at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with live coverage in the United States on YES Network, DAZN, NBA League Pass, and Fubo.
Both Eastern Conference franchises enter the court looking to recover from recent losses in the opening week of the campaign. The Indiana Pacers sit in 9th place in the East with a record of 1 win and 1 loss (1-1), having defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in their season opener before falling at home to the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 121 to 105 on Friday (23). Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have a record of 0 wins and 2 losses (0-2) in the Eastern Conference standings, coming off defeats against the Charlotte Hornets at home (110 to 103) and against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road (125 to 121) on Saturday (24). In the previous season, the Brooklyn Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 112 to 103 in a game played on November 5, 2025.
Where to watch Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers live
Fans in the United States have four confirmed broadcast options across cable television and digital platforms to follow the Eastern Conference clash live from New York.
- YES Network: cable TV
- DAZN: streaming
- NBA League Pass: streaming
- Fubo: streaming
Start time and venue for Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers
The matchup takes place in New York on the first Sunday of the 2026-27 regular season schedule.
- Date: October 25, 2026
- Start time: 6 p.m. (18:00 local time at the venue, America/New_York)
- Venue: Barclays Center, in Brooklyn
- Competition and stage: NBA (North American basketball league) — Regular Season
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How the Brooklyn Nets arrive for the game
Commanded by head coach Jordi Fernández, who renewed his contract with the franchise in April 2026, the Brooklyn Nets are playing the second night of a back-to-back after competing in Cleveland on Saturday (24). Because the team played the previous evening and official NBA starting lineups are only confirmed moments before tip-off, the coaching staff will define the starting five shortly before the game.
On the court, the roster features power forward Julius Randle, who recorded 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in the narrow loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Small forward Michael Porter Jr. posted 28 points and 9 rebounds in that same Saturday contest, while Egor Demin contributed 22 points and 6 assists. Noah Clowney and Day’Ron Sharpe are also among the main pieces of the rotation at the start of the 2026-27 campaign.
Regarding the official injury report, the Brooklyn Nets have only one player listed with a physical issue ahead of Sunday’s game. Tyler Bilodeau is officially listed as day-to-day due to a shoulder injury, making him questionable for the matchup at the Barclays Center.
How the Indiana Pacers arrive for the game
Led by head coach Rick Carlisle, the Indiana Pacers travel to Brooklyn seeking their second victory of the 2026-27 NBA season after resting on Saturday (24). Just like their opponents, the official starting five for the Indiana franchise has not been announced in advance and will be confirmed by the coaching staff moments before the opening tip.
Power forward Pascal Siakam leads the offensive statistics for the team across the first two games of the season, holding averages of 26.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Starting point guard Tyrese Haliburton averages 20.5 points, 4 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per contest. Guard Andrew Nembhard and Obi Toppin round out the group of main highlights for the visiting squad.
The Indiana Pacers coaching staff has to deal with three confirmed absences on the medical report. Point guard T.J. McConnell is ruled out with a hamstring injury, shooting guard Ben Sheppard is out due to a knee meniscus injury, and shooting guard Johnny Furphy is sidelined for the entire season because of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his knee. On the other hand, small forward Aaron Nesmith is listed as probable to play despite dealing with hamstring soreness.
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Officiating for Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers
The NBA has not yet announced the officiating crew assigned to the game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Indiana Pacers. Unlike soccer, professional basketball in the NBA does not feature a video assistant referee in the mold of VAR; instead, video reviews during the game are conducted by the on-court referees in coordination with the league’s central Replay Center.
Head-to-head history and next games for Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers
Sunday’s matchup marks the first meeting between the Brooklyn Nets and the Indiana Pacers in the 2026-27 regular season, with the series currently tied at 0-0. The two Eastern Conference rivals are already scheduled to face each other again next week, on November 1, 2026, in Indiana.
Before that rematch, both squads have midweek commitments scheduled for Tuesday (27). The Brooklyn Nets will take on the Boston Celtics, while the Indiana Pacers are set to face the Milwaukee Bucks.
