TV20 Detroit will be new TV home for the Detroit Pistons starting this fall
WXYZ Channel 7 • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Pistons have signed a local media television rights deal with Scripps Sports starting in the 2026-27 NBA season, bringing Pistons games back to free, over-the-air TV in Detroit and throughout Michigan.
- WMYD TV20 Detroit, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, will be the official local broadcast home, airing all locally available pre-season and regular season games without requiring a paid subscription.
- This marks the Pistons' return to primarily local broadcast TV for the first time since 2005, aiming to increase accessibility and fan engagement across the region.
- The partnership includes comprehensive game-day coverage, a weekly half-hour Pistons show, and original team-focused content across Scripps’ broadcast and digital platforms.
- Team leaders emphasized the move is designed to reward fan support and expand access to Pistons basketball, leveraging Scripps’ strong local news and sports broadcasting capabilities.