The Philadelphia 76ers host the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. EDT at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia for a 2026-27 NBA Regular Season game. Fans in the United States can watch the live broadcast on WMYD (The Spot – Detroit 20), The Spot – Grand Rapids 17, NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBA League Pass, Peacock, DAZN, and Fubo.
Both Eastern Conference franchises enter the matchup undefeated in the early regular season. The Philadelphia 76ers hold a 3-0 record, averaging 115.7 points per game after defeating the New York Knicks, overcoming a 29-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, and topping the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 on Saturday (24). The Detroit Pistons arrive with a 2-0 record and an average of 124.5 points per game, following a 121-113 opening win over the Boston Celtics—where they erased a 22-point deficit—and a 128-111 road victory against the Miami Heat on Friday (23). In the most recent head-to-head meeting between the two teams, played on April 4, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena during the 2025-26 regular season, the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93.
Where to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons live
The game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons will be broadcast in the United States across the following television networks and streaming platforms:
- WMYD (The Spot – Detroit 20): over-the-air TV
- The Spot – Grand Rapids 17: over-the-air TV
- NBC Sports Philadelphia: cable TV
- NBA League Pass: pay-per-view
- Peacock: streaming
- DAZN: streaming
- Fubo: streaming
Start time and venue for Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons
Check the confirmed schedule and location details for the Eastern Conference matchup:
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. (19:30 local venue time in America/New_York)
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, in Philadelphia
- Competition and stage: NBA — Regular Season
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How the Philadelphia 76ers arrive
Coached by Nick Nurse, the Philadelphia 76ers restructured their front office and roster for the 2026-27 season by hiring president of basketball operations Mike Gansey and general manager Jameer Nelson, acquiring forward Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics, and signing forward LeBron James in free agency. On the court, guard Tyrese Maxey leads the team with averages of 28.7 points and 5.0 assists per game, while Jaylen Brown averages 22.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. In the 127-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday (24), center Joel Embiid recorded the 10th triple-double of his career with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, supported by 27 points from Brown, 26 from Maxey, and 17 from VJ Edgecombe, who serves as a key rotation piece alongside sixth man Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Despite the 3-0 start, the team emphasized the need for ongoing adjustment. “We can’t be satisfied being 3-0. We can’t be satisfied with where we’re at right now. We’re building for something, so we’ve got to get better,” said Philadelphia 76ers player Jaylen Brown. Head coach Nick Nurse echoed that assessment: “As we’re going here, it’s still really early for us. … We’re trying to learn things that we’re going to polish quick”.
For Sunday’s game, the Philadelphia 76ers have confirmed absences in Dominick Barlow (back), Tacko Fall (hip), and Ariel Hukporti. Forward LeBron James, who missed the previous game due to lower back and sciatic nerve pain management, also remains on the injury report. Center Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for rest on the second night of a back-to-back, and Jabari Walker is a game-time decision with a knee issue. Because the official starting lineup depends on the pregame decision regarding Embiid, coach Nick Nurse will finalize the starting five shortly before tip-off.
How the Detroit Pistons arrive
Under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the Detroit Pistons have built their 2-0 start behind guard Cade Cunningham, who averages 19.0 points and 8.0 assists per game, and forward Duncan Robinson, who averages 19.0 points and 1.5 rebounds. Power forward John Collins contributes 14.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, while Javonte Green has provided scoring and depth off the bench.
Speaking about the roster’s offensive balance in the opening week, Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff highlighted the team’s versatility: “We have so many people that can be used as weapons that we can just take what the defense gives us. We don’t have to try to overmanipulate things.”
Regarding the injury report for the Detroit Pistons, starting center Jalen Duren is ruled out of the matchup in Philadelphia due to a hamstring injury. Guard-forward Ausar Thompson is listed as questionable (day-to-day) with an ankle injury. With the pending status of Thompson, coach J.B. Bickerstaff will define the starting lineup prior to the game.
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Officiating for Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons
The official refereeing crew and officiating assignments for the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons had not been announced prior to the matchup.
Head-to-head history between Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons
In the last direct meeting between the two franchises, held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena during the 2025-26 regular season, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 116-93. In that victory for Detroit, Tobias Harris scored 19 points, while Daniss Jenkins and Jalen Duren added 16 points apiece.
