The Detroit Pistons will open the 2026-27 NBA regular season with a full slate of Opening Day festivities beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, ahead of the team’s 3 p.m. home opener against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit.
Pistons Opening Day presented by Ticketmaster tips off at 10 a.m. in the Little Caesars Arena Plaza, where fans will find entertainment, and activities.
Beginning at 11 a.m., fans can line the blue carpet as Pistons players make their Opening Day arrival. Isiah Thomas and Jerry Stackhouse headline Pistons Legends who also will take to the blue carpet to interact with fans and sign autographs leading into a live pregame broadcast of Pistons Live at 2 p.m.
The DPSCD All-City Marching Band will perform in the plaza before heading into Little Caesars Arena to be a part of the pregame show and introductions.
From noon-2 p.m., Arena Live will transform into an Opening Day Fall Fan Fest highlighted by a petting zoo, Blake’s Cider Mill donuts, cider and hard cider for purchase, face painting and airbrush tattoos, Opening Day photo opportunities, and a Pistons Academy basketball skills challenge.
Fans can gear up for the new season with special hours at the Pistons Team Store from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (no ticket required). While there, fans can visit the new Custom Shop, located inside the Main Team Store at Little Caesars Arena, and create a personalized Royal Swingman jersey featuring a current Pistons player or their own name and number for same-day pickup. Select Little Caesars Arena restaurants also will be open early, starting at 11 a.m.
Doors to Little Caesars Arena open at 1:30 p.m., with more Opening Day festivities on tap. The first 2,000 fans through doors will receive Thunder Sticks presented by Ticketmaster, while all fans can take advantage of 50 percent off concessions from 1:30-2:30 p.m. by accessing the discount pass in the Mobile Wallet of the Pistons Official Mobile App.
New food and beverage offerings from Delaware North like the Filet Mignon Sandwich and Corned Beef Stack at the 1701 Deli, Korean Corn Dogs include a Street Lab Coney and Bad Boy Blue Korean Dog at the Detroit Street Lab and “Eric Loves Cooking” Branded Boxes featuring a Detroit Steakhouse Burger or The Woodward Wrap.
The Pistons are rewarding fans for getting to their seats prior to 2:55 p.m. with the opportunity to win giveaways and autographed items throughout pregame, including one fan who will be selected to take a half-court shot during the third quarter for a chance to win $100,000. All fans also will receive an Opening Day T-shirt at their seats, presented by Michigan First Credit Union. During the game, one fan will win a $1,000 shopping spree at the Pistons Team Store at Little Caesars Arena during the team’s t-shirt toss activation thanks to Pistons owner Tom Gores.
Limited tickets are available for Opening Day presented by Ticketmaster at the Detroit Pistons and can be purchased by visiting pistons.com/tickets or calling 313-PISTONS for more information. Visit Pistons.com/openingday for more information and future updates.
In Related News: Sam Bernstein Law in Farmington Hills has been named the Official Law Firm of the Detroit Pistons, beginning with the 2026-2027 season. As part of the partnership and to extend it into the community, the firm will give away two pairs of tickets to every Pistons home game this season.
“Nothing brings people in Michigan together like rooting for our sports teams,” says Mark Bernstein, co-CEO of the firm. “We wanted to make sure that our partnership with the Pistons isn’t just about the law firm and the basketball team, it’s about the fans. That’s why we’re giving the community a chance to be part of the Detroit Basketball experience at games throughout this season.”
Additionally, the firm will give fans a chance to win a VIP suite experience later this season. Fans can find giveaway details here and on social media.
“The Detroit Pistons are proud to welcome Sam Bernstein Law as our Official Law Firm,” says Rob Croll, senior vice president of corporate partnerships and engagement for the Pistons. “Like the Pistons, Sam Bernstein Law has deep roots in Michigan and a long-standing commitment to serving our community. We look forward to working together to engage and celebrate fans throughout the season.”
