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You can now watch Pistons games on Fanduel Sports Network

You can now watch Pistons games on Fanduel Sports Network

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Pistons have a new broadcast home…technically.

The Bally Sports app has officially been rebranded as Fanduel Sports Network Detroit and the company will continue to produce and broadcast all Pistons games, with the exception of certain games selected as national TV exclusives.

The first broadcast under this rebrand will occur on Wednesday evening before the Detroit Pistons opener, hosting the Indiana Pacers. A one-hour “Pistons Live” pregame show begins at 6:00 p.m. ET, an hour before game time.

Let's answer some of the questions you may be asking about this change:

Have the channels changed?

No, the switch is pretty seamless from a consumer perspective: The channel on your cable package that previously included Bally Sports Detroit remains the same, the channel just has a new name.

FanDuel Sports Network Detroit is available in most of the state as well as parts of northwest Ohio and northern Indiana on cable providers such as Comcast Xfinity (now in the Ultimate TV package), Spectrum and WOW! available; via satellite with DIRECTV; and via streaming providers such as DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo. You can find out which cable companies carry the channel in your area by entering your zip code at this link.

Has the Bally Sports app changed?

In name only, yes. If you've already downloaded it and signed up with either a cable provider or a monthly/annual subscription to FanDuel Sports Network, you should still be able to watch the Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers play there. If your computer or smart TV has automatic updates, the app will switch over automatically. Otherwise they will be asked to update their app.

Your login details will remain unchanged and subscriptions purchased through Bally Sports will remain active; In other words, if you already have a Bally Sports subscription, you now have a Fanduel Sports Network subscription and don't need to purchase anything new.

Who will announce the Pistons game?

Play-by-play announcer George Blaha will continue to do play-by-play for Pistons games along with analyst Greg Kelser. Blaha has broadcast Pistons games since the 1976-77 season. Kelser, who played at Michigan State (1975-1979) and the Pistons (1979-1982), has contributed to Pistons games on television and radio since 1988.

In-studio coverage will also remain largely the same: Mickey York will host Pistons Live alongside a rotating group of studio analysts including Grant Long, Lindsey Hunter, Dwane Casey and Tim McCormick. Like last season, Johnny Kane and Natalie Kerwin will serve as sideline reporters and anchors.

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