Detroit Pistons to Air All Games Free on WMYD TV20 Detroit Starting 2026-27
SSP•Beginning in 2026-27, Scripps Sports will broadcast all Detroit Pistons preseason and regular-season games free over-the-air on WMYD TV20 Detroit, marking a return to local broadcast television for the first time since 2005. The partnership also includes weekly half-hour Pistons programming, game-day coverage and plans for a direct-to-consumer streaming app.
1. New Broadcast Partnership
The Detroit Pistons have signed a new local television rights agreement with Scripps Sports, designating WMYD TV20 Detroit as the official broadcast home for all preseason and regular-season games starting in the 2026-27 NBA season. Terms of the deal remain undisclosed, and it represents the team’s first free over-the-air broadcast arrangement since 2005.
2. Expanded Coverage and Programming
Under the agreement, TV20 Detroit will produce and air every locally available Pistons game free over-the-air and via participating cable and satellite providers across metro Detroit and Michigan. The pact includes a weekly half-hour Pistons show, in-game and postgame programming, and a forthcoming direct-to-consumer streaming application.
3. Strategic Impact for Scripps Sports
This partnership adds a marquee NBA franchise to Scripps Sports’ portfolio, potentially elevating ad revenues and viewership on WMYD TV20 Detroit and WXYZ. It underscores Scripps’ strategy to grow its regional sports footprint and deliver premium local content to fans statewide.
