Celtics v Pistons tickets: Match time, prices and how to buy

Boston Celtics will visit Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on 20 October 2026, with the Eastern Conference contest scheduled to begin at 3:00pm ET.

The game brings together Boston’s championship-calibre roster and relentless scoring ability with a young, energetic Detroit side aiming to dictate the pace on home court.

How to buy tickets

Single-game tickets for matches at Little Caesars Arena are sold through the official Detroit Pistons ticketing channel on the club’s website, with Ticketmaster serving as the main platform.

If the general official allocation has sold out, secondary resale sites, including StubHub, may offer an alternative for supporters looking for seats closer to the game.

Primary tickets usually start at about $40 to $45 for seats in the upper levels, although prices depend on availability and the section selected.

On the secondary market, tickets begin at approximately $36 to $37 for upper-level seats.

Match details

| Detail | Information | ||| | Date and time | 20 October 2026, 3:00pm ET | | Fixture | Boston Celtics v Detroit Pistons | | Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan |

What supporters need to know

The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Doors generally open 90 minutes before tip-off, giving fans time to enter, look around the arena and reach their seats before the players begin warming up.

Little Caesars Arena operates with a fully digital ticketing system. All ticket holders must show a valid digital barcode on a mobile device at the entry checkpoints.

The venue has strict restrictions on bags. Large backpacks, handbags and hard-sided bags are not permitted. Small wallets, small handbags and clear bags measuring less than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are allowed.

Medical bags and diaper bags are permitted but must undergo a mandatory inspection.

Little Caesars Arena is also completely cashless. Credit cards, debit cards and contactless mobile payments are accepted at all food and drink outlets, merchandise locations and team stores.

Children aged two and above must have a valid game ticket to enter the arena.