Detroit Pistons Named DAZN Streaming Partner
The team will provide new subscription-based streaming options for fans beginning with the 2026-27 season.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Basketball
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The Detroit Pistons have selected DAZN as their official direct-to-consumer streaming partner for the upcoming season. This agreement complements a deal with Scripps Sports to broadcast games for free on local television.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to modernize how fans consume games by providing both flexible digital subscription options and accessible local broadcast coverage. It marks a significant shift in the team's media distribution strategy for the Detroit market.
Subscription options include a monthly rate of $19.99, a $119.99 season pass, or an ultimate season package for $139.99. The ultimate tier includes a 15% discount on team merchandise and costs $24.99 per month.
The players
Detroit Pistons
This professional basketball team competes in the National Basketball Association and is based in Detroit.
DAZN
This international sports streaming service provides direct-to-consumer broadcast access to various professional sports leagues.
Scripps Sports
This division of the E.W. Scripps Company manages local sports broadcasting rights and programming for television stations.
WYMD-TV
This local Detroit television station serves as the designated broadcaster for free-to-air games.
The details
Fans can access games by purchasing subscriptions directly through the DAZN website. Simultaneously, the team will continue to offer free game broadcasts on WYMD-TV Channel 20, a setup established following the agreement reached with Scripps Sports in May 2026.
Timeline
The team last utilized local production broadcasts in 2005.
The Pistons reached a broadcast agreement with Scripps Sports in May 2026.
The streaming partnership with DAZN was announced on September 22, 2026.
New broadcast and streaming partnerships take effect for the 2026-27 season.
Season Trajectory
This move signals a major pivot toward accessibility by integrating a digital-first streaming model with traditional local television coverage. It returns the franchise to a localized broadcast focus, ending a strategy that had been largely abandoned by the team since 2005.
Fans in the Detroit market can watch games for free on WYMD-TV Channel 20 without needing a subscription. Those opting for the digital route should note that the ultimate package includes a 15% discount on team merchandise shop purchases.
The takeaway
The addition of DAZN provides a flexible digital alternative for fans who prefer streaming over traditional television. Supporters should compare the cost of the standard season pass against the value of the 15% merchandise discount included in the ultimate package before choosing a plan.
What happens next
The new streaming and broadcast partnerships are scheduled to begin with the start of the 2026-27 preseason.
Further reading
For more information on the team's coverage plans, visit the Basketball section.
More information
Visit the DAZN Detroit Pistons subscription portal to manage your account or sign up.
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