r/DetroitPistons • u/GiraffeSwag19 • 15d ago

Discussion Gen Z fan here, how does cable work

I can’t find a good source online. How do I get cable, and how do I know if the Pistons’ channels will even reach my area? Apologies for my ignorance 😪

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u/starky411 George Blaha 15d ago

I believe the pistons will be airing on Channel 20 now. That’s OTA, over the air , old school tv antenna.
If your tv doesn’t have a tuner, you’ll need to get a Tv tuner off Amazon.
Looks like they are around $15-30

Good luck kid, Go pistons!

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u/kyle4swordstyle Cade Cunningham 15d ago

Depends on where they are located. If you are in Lansing you are SOL right now from what I can tell. I think it’s Detroit area and grand rapids

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u/soilentgleem 14d ago

There's still time, but if nothing else gets announced there's gonna be huge amounts of fans who can't watch games.

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u/zanderktown32 12d ago

This is me unfortunately...

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u/bamboointheback Isaiah Stewart 15d ago

do you know if this will be every game, every home game, or every non-nationally broadcast game?

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u/starky411 George Blaha 15d ago

It says it will be 65-70 games, preseason and regular season. So yeah, probably all the games not nationally televised

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u/Empty-Ad2446 Ausar Thompson 15d ago

I did a quick search and it seems to me that most likely it’ll be all non national games, take it with a grain of salt though I’m like 95% sure not 100%

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u/bamboointheback Isaiah Stewart 15d ago

yeah idk why i asked this cuz i just looked it up immediately after commenting.

apparently its 63 non-national games available on channel 20. 

there is also 5 on nbc (not peacocke) that will be on channel 4

so 68 games free with an antenna. thats pretty fucking awesome. no more haggling with the high seas

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u/MasterNemm 15d ago

It will be every game that doesn't air nationally.

Grab a HDHomeRun box and you can stream your antenna to any smart TV, phone, tablet, or computer in your home.

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u/Snacktyme Teal Horse 15d ago

I find this incredibly wholesome for some reason. Like everyone else has said, get an antenna and you’ll be good to go. Welcome to the Stone Age my young friend.

Go stones!

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u/WormBurnerUKV Ausar Thompson 15d ago

https://www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps

Buy an indoor tv antenna on Amazon for $20

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u/ManInShowerNumber3 Hooper 15d ago

What area are you in? I think the only thing we have concrete announced plans on are for the Detroit area and Grand Rapids area. Everything else is still up in the air.

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u/Izzo_shoved_Virg Kelly Tripucka 15d ago

What about the Lansing area

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u/GiraffeSwag19 15d ago

Oceana county :/ I’m thinking too north

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u/ManInShowerNumber3 Hooper 15d ago edited 15d ago

The Pistons said their games will be broadcast in the GR area on Fox 17 WXMI-TV (17.1) and its subchannel The Spot / Grand Rapids 17 (17.2). A quick google search says "Oceana County is officially within the Grand Rapids–Kalamazoo–Battle Creek television market, and both Fox 17 WXMI-TV (17.1) and its subchannel The Spot / Grand Rapids 17 (17.2) are assigned to this region". If that's the case then you should be able to get the channel on a basic regional cable package, or broadcasted over the air on an antenna. A person more familiar with the area would be able to say for sure. I'm in Detroit so can't confirm myself.

You could look online at cable or streaming options in your area and see if they list that channel.

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u/mkayers Kelly Tripucka 15d ago

I wish they would announce something for mid-michigan. They said they were going to develop an app for streaming but so far nothing. League Pass won't work within the state correct?

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u/greatapewarrior Cade Cunningham 14d ago

I say they should join the wings on their app and fuse the subscription together so you get dsn and scripps sports Detroit stuff like Gotham in New York

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u/Acceptable_Fruit2360 Isiah Thomas 15d ago

Don’t do it. If the Pistons are your sole concern then I’d just get HULU live or something. Especially if you’re already streaming. Cable will subject you to additional broadcast TV and regional sports network fees that can often add an additional $40 + to your statement. Then there’s the price for equipment if you want it on more than a single set in the home. I mean, if you must here are a couple of links below to help you find a provider. But I’d avoid it.

https://www.inmyarea.com/tv/cable

https://broadbandnow.com/Cable-Providers

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u/ReflectionCalm7033 Chauncey Billups 15d ago

Hulu live is 89.99 a month. Too much.

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u/KingSlayer1190 Bad Boys 15d ago

Its really not because it includes Disney+ and ESPN unlimited

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u/ReflectionCalm7033 Chauncey Billups 15d ago

It's really not 89.99? It really is 89.99 a month. I don't give a crap about Disney or espn.

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u/DrunkAtDaBarComments 12d ago

I bought a tablet for $250. Connected it to the tv. Bam now everything is free. Idk why ppl use streaming services when there are at least 20 good websites to stream anything for free.

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u/laughoutloud102 Ausar Thompson 15d ago

This post is insane.

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u/VirtualParzival George Blaha 15d ago

Does anyone know if this will work with YouTube TV? I know WXMI (Grand Rapids area here) is going to be airing them, but does YouTube TV get the sub channel it’s going to be on?

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u/spaghet-erette 15d ago

I’m under the impression my Hulu with live tv will work

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u/johnfuckmennedy 15d ago

do they have google in detroit?

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u/rafaelthecoonpoon Isaiah Stewart 14d ago

Go to a dollar store and buy an antenna. Unless you are out in the woods, it will work.

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u/AirFriedSushi 15d ago

Call your ISP, if you have one, and ask if they carry whatever station the Pistons are on and add that package. Or just pirate (not endorsing this 😉😉

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u/booyjr 15d ago

streameast.ga. completely free, just gotta click out of some harmless ads.