Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. The NBA lists a League Pass viewing route, subject to U.S. local-market restrictions.
Charlotte Hornets–Detroit Pistons: start time
| Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Away at home | Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons |
| U.S. time zones | 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT |
| Home local time | 7 p.m. Eastern in Detroit |
| U.S. viewing | Local telecast or eligible out-of-market League Pass access |
Charlotte visits Detroit in the first group of Wednesday games at 7 p.m. Eastern. Fans in Charlotte and Detroit can use the same local clock time. The Pacific start is 4 p.m., rather than a West Coast evening game.
Where this game fits in the week
Detroit is scheduled in New York on October 27 before returning home for this Hornets matchup. Its next listed game is at Brooklyn on October 30. Charlotte’s October 30 game is in Washington, so neither team’s next fixture should be confused with this Detroit home date.
How to watch in the United States
The NBA lists a League Pass route for Hornets–Pistons, with U.S. location restrictions. A local blackout is not a cancellation: it means the local rights holder is the live viewing route in that market.
Check location restrictions before buying a package. The NBA blackout guide explains live local and national restrictions.
Game links and the rest of Wednesday
Use the official matchup page for this game. The October 28 U.S. schedule compares all 12 starts. Dates, local tip-offs and national assignments are also listed in the NBA season schedule.