The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT. The Lakers’ official schedule lists NBA TV for the game at Little Caesars Arena.
Lakers at Pistons: time, venue and TV
| Matchup | Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 6 p.m. Eastern / 3 p.m. Pacific |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| U.S. national listing | NBA TV |
The official Lakers game-details page shows a 3 p.m. Pacific start. Detroit is on Eastern time, making the local start 6 p.m. The teams play in Detroit on this date; a later meeting in Los Angeles is a separate fixture.
How to watch Lakers–Pistons
The Lakers’ official schedule assigns NBA TV to the Detroit game. Check that your TV or streaming package carries the channel. For regional options and current availability, use the game page and the NBA viewing guide. NBA League Pass is subject to local and national blackout rules and may require a subscription.
Where this game fits in the Lakers’ trip
The Lakers’ published schedule lists a home game against Portland on November 6 before this trip, followed by an away game at Atlanta on November 9. Detroit is the first of those two listed road stops; lineup and player availability for the Pistons game remain subject to official updates.
The November 8 NBA schedule lists the seven scheduled games and their Eastern and Pacific start times, including Boston at Milwaukee later in the evening.