Pistons vs Magic Game 7: Who Can’t Watch and How to Fix It Fast

Detroit Pistons fans are gearing up for a massive Game 7 showdown against the Orlando Magic on Sunday afternoon. Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, with the game scheduled to air nationally on ABC. But for a chunk of fans across Metro Detroit, tuning in might not be as simple as flipping on the TV.

Pistons vs Magic Game 7 on ABC Xfinity dispute

Why the Game Might Be Unavailable

The issue stems from an ongoing contract dispute between Comcast Xfinity and E. W. Scripps Company.

Here’s the problem:

• Scripps owns WXYZ-TV (Channel 7), Detroit’s local ABC affiliate
• That station has been pulled from Xfinity lineups after the two sides failed to reach a new agreement
• As a result, ABC is currently blacked out for many Xfinity customers in the Detroit area

Translation: If you rely on Xfinity cable, there’s a good chance you won’t get the ABC broadcast of Game 7.

Why This Hurts

Game 7. At home. Win or begin summer vacation.

This isn’t just any broadcast; this is the kind of moment fans wait years for. And now, some may be scrambling at the last minute just to find a way to watch it.

How Xfinity Customers Can Still Watch

Don’t panic just yet, there are still a few solid options:

1. Use a Digital Antenna

• ABC is a free over-the-air channel
• A simple antenna should pick up WXYZ-TV in most of Metro Detroit
• This is the easiest and most reliable workaround