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title: "Pistons Plan Fan Fest, Blue Carpet for Oct. 20 Home Opener"
url: https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/10/14/pistons-opening-day-fan-fest-blue-carpet-oct-20/
date: 2026-10-14T06:11:07-04:00
modified: 2026-10-14T06:11:07-04:00
author: "Marlee Howell-Keeler"
categories: ["Sports"]
site: "HERE Detroit"
attribution: "HERE Detroit"
---

# Pistons Plan Fan Fest, Blue Carpet for Oct. 20 Home Opener

> DETROIT, Mich. — The Detroit Pistons will open the 2026-27 NBA season Tuesday, Oct. 20, against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena with a full day of fan activities before the 3 p.m. tip-off. Opening Day starts at 10 a.m. in the Little Caesars Arena Plaza, with a blue carpet arrival for players starting

*Source: [HERE Detroit](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/10/14/pistons-opening-day-fan-fest-blue-carpet-oct-20/) — October 14, 2026 by Marlee Howell-Keeler*

DETROIT, Mich. — The Detroit Pistons will open the 2026-27 NBA season Tuesday, Oct. 20, against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena with a full day of fan activities before the 3 p.m. tip-off.

Opening Day starts at 10 a.m. in the Little Caesars Arena Plaza, with a blue carpet arrival for players starting at 11 a.m. Franchise legends Isiah Thomas and Jerry Stackhouse will be on the carpet signing autographs.

From noon to 2 p.m., a fall fan fest outside the arena will feature a petting zoo, cider, hard cider and donuts from Blake’s, face painting, an airbrush tattoo station and a basketball skills challenge. The Detroit Public Schools Community District All-City Marching Band will also perform in the plaza.

Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and the first 2,000 fans will get Thunder Sticks. Fans can get 50% off concessions from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. through a discount pass in the Pistons official mobile app, and all fans will receive an Opening Day T-shirt at their seats.

Fans in their seats before 2:55 p.m. can win giveaways and autographed items during the pregame, and one fan will be picked to take a half-court shot in the third quarter for $100,000. The Pistons Team Store will be open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. without a game ticket.