Pistons Basketball Returns to Free, Over‑the‑Air Television in Detroit and Michigan Beginning in 2026‑27
DETROIT, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Pistons announced today a new local media television rights agreement with Scripps Sports beginning with the 2026‑27 NBA season. The move returns Pistons basketball to free, over‑the‑air television for fans throughout Detroit, metro Detroit and the state of Michigan. Per team policy, terms of the partnership were not disclosed.
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