The Detroit Pistons' 2025-26 schedule was released on Thursday, here are some key matchups.
Breaking Down the Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 Schedule originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
After being the surprise team in the NBA last season after going from having the worst record in the league to making the playoffs, the Detroit Pistons will enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations.
Of course, the Pistons will see their core of Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren return next season but they did lose some key players.
Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dennis Schroder left in free agency and Malik Beasley’s career is in question amid an investigation for gambling allegations.
The Pistons did add Caris LeVert, Javonte Green and Duncan Robinson in free agency and with the Eastern Conference weakened next season, they are expected to be a contender for a top seed.
Pistons' 2025-26 schedule revealed
On Thursday, the NBA officially revealed the 2025-26 schedule for every team and here are some of the Pistons’ marquee matchups.
Detroit will begin their season on October 22 on the road as they take on the Chicago Bulls. They will then face off against the Houston Rockets on the road on October 24 before their home opener against the Boston Celtics on October 26.
To kick off November, the Pistons will travel to Mexico City to face off against the Dallas Mavericks on November 1.
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The Pistons will start group play for the Emirates NBA Cup on November 7 on the road against the Brooklyn Nets and it will continue on November 14 at home against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Detroit will then travel to face the Boston Celtics on November 26 on ESPN before ending group play for the NBA cup at home against the Orlando Magic on November 28.
On November 29, Robinson will make his return to face the Miami Heat for the first time since signing with the Pistons in free agency.
Detroit will then face off against the New York Knicks on Peacock on January 5 in a rematch of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last season.
The Pistons’ final home game of the season will come on April 8 against the Milwaukee Bucks on ESPN before they finish the season on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on April 10 and against the Indiana Pacers on April 12.
While the Pistons did not receive some major marquee dates like Christmas Day, they do have several intriguing matchups with hopes to secure a top seed in the East and make a deep playoff run.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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