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Cavs and Pistons Kick Off Exclusive Peacock Era for NBA
27 Oct
Summary
- NBA on NBC debuts, Peacock to air exclusive games
- Cavs vs. Pistons is first Peacock exclusive game of the season
- Peacock offers Premium and Premium Plus subscription options

The 2025-26 NBA season has ushered in a new era of streaming for the league, with the debut of NBA on NBC last week and the first Peacock exclusive game set to take place tonight between the Cavaliers and Pistons.
While the NBA on NBC has already begun airing games, tonight marks the first Monday night of the season and the first Peacock exclusive matchup. Peacock will carry one or two exclusive games every week of the season, in addition to simulcasting Tuesday night games and an occasional weekend exclusive.
For fans looking to catch the Cavs vs. Pistons game, they will need to subscribe to Peacock's streaming service. Peacock currently offers two subscription types: Premium with ads for $10.99/month and Premium Plus ad-free for $16.99/month. Annual plans are also available, providing a slight discount.
The new streaming era for the NBA promises to bring more flexibility and choice for fans, allowing them to access the games they want to watch on their preferred platform.




