The Indiana Pacers are entering the 2025–2026 NBA season with momentum, depth, and a renewed sense of purpose. After last year’s breakthrough playoff performance, Indiana now finds itself in the Eastern Conference conversation—with a roster built to make a deep postseason run. Tyrese Haliburton continues to lead the charge, supported by a core that blends high-IQ playmaking, versatile defense, and high-efficiency scoring.
Circle the calendar for matchups against Miami, Boston, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia—teams Indiana must outpace en route to the Finals. Games against reigning champions Denver and Western contenders like Phoenix and Minnesota also promise high-stakes, nationally televised action. These contests could serve as a litmus test for how serious the Pacers’ championship bid truly is.
With expectations climbing and the front office investing in long-term success, fans will want consistent access to every regular season game, marquee matchup, and playoff push. DirecTV offers multiple ways to stay locked in—and here's how to make sure nothing gets missed.
The complete Indiana Pacers 2025–2026 season schedule is released by the NBA and published in early August on the league’s official website, NBA.com/Pacers/Schedule. It’s also updated in real-time on the Pacers' mobile app and major sports news outlets such as ESPN and CBS Sports. This schedule includes all 82 regular season games, categorized by home and away status, along with tip-off times and broadcast networks.
Several marquee matchups at Gainbridge Fieldhouse promise high energy and strong attendance. Keep these dates saved:
National exposure continues to grow for Indiana, thanks to a strong postseason run last year. Here are projected national TV highlights, based on previous scheduling formulas and market reach:
National games are often subject to flex scheduling in the second half of the season. As Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin continue to rise, the Pacers could see even more national airtime added post-January.
DirecTV continues to assert its position as a top-tier provider for live sports, particularly NBA basketball. For over two decades, it has delivered consistent coverage of national and regional games, offering fans a reliable, high-definition viewing experience. Partnerships with major sports networks have reinforced its authority in this space, and the 2025–2026 season follows suit with a robust broadcast framework.
Whether it's a Thursday night showdown or a primetime Sunday lineup, DirecTV integrates top-tier NBA content from national networks directly into its base and premium packages. The result: Pacers fans don’t miss marquee matchups, playoff battles, or headline-making performances throughout the season.
DirecTV’s core sports packages include the networks that define national NBA coverage:
All four of these networks are embedded in DirecTV’s Choice package and higher, ensuring that national games are always reachable, including Pacers features picked up for cross-country broadcast.
For 2025–2026, DirecTV preserves access to regional sports networks (RSNs) where available, playing a critical role in catching games that fall outside of the national spotlight. In markets where NBC Sports regional channels operate—such as NBC Sports Chicago, Bay Area, or Philadelphia—DirecTV carries them as part of its platform, integrated into its programming tiers.
Though Indiana falls outside of NBC Sports territories, fans following broader league action or rooting for Pacers opponents in other markets benefit from this integration. RSNs are geolocation-based, but DirecTV includes them automatically based on ZIP code coverage, streamlining the viewing experience without requiring manual add-ons.
Live broadcasts of Indiana Pacers games—excluding nationally televised matchups—air on Bally Sports Indiana, making it the definitive local option for fans following the 2025-2026 season. This regional sports network holds the exclusive rights to stream in-market Pacers games throughout Indiana and selected surrounding areas.
Game coverage on Bally Sports Indiana includes full pregame and postgame shows, in-depth commentary from the Pacers broadcasting team, and comprehensive analysis throughout the season.
Bally Sports Indiana is part of DirecTV’s Choice package and above. Subscribers to the Choice, Ultimate, or Premier packages receive access to Bally Sports Indiana as long as they reside within the designated broadcast territory. The network is not available in lower-tier packages such as Entertainment or basic Select options.
Bally Sports Indiana appears on channel 671-4 on DirecTV. Availability depends on location. Within most of Indiana—including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend—the channel is viewable without restrictions for eligible subscribers with the correct package tier.
Outside this core region, viewers run into geographical broadcasting limitations. For example, areas in western Ohio or southern Illinois may not receive Bally Sports Indiana and instead may be directed to other Bally Sports regional channels based on location rights.
Over 70 Indiana Pacers games each season are locally broadcast on Bally Sports Indiana—games that don't appear on ESPN, TNT, or ABC. This makes Bally Sports not just a supplemental option but the essential platform for following the team night in and night out on DirecTV.
National broadcasts cover marquee matchups, but Bally Sports Indiana tells the full-season story—on the road, at home, mid-week or weekend. Missing this access means missing the narrative that shapes the Pacers' campaign over 82 games.
Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) operate under territory-based agreements with the NBA and individual teams. Bally Sports Indiana holds the exclusive rights to broadcast Indiana Pacers regular season games within the team’s designated broadcast region. On DirecTV, RSNs like Bally Sports Indiana are assigned to specific channels based on the viewer’s geographic location. Subscribers in supported zones gain automatic access to these feeds when they choose a package that includes RSN coverage.
DirecTV carries more regional sports networks than most other providers, including nearly every Bally Sports affiliate. When a game airs on Bally Sports Indiana, the channel will appear in your lineup without needing League Pass—assuming your address falls inside the Pacers' regional territory.
The quickest way to check if you can access Bally Sports Indiana through DirecTV is by entering your ZIP code into the DirecTV RSN lookup tool. Coverage typically includes all of Indiana, but also extends into parts of Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky, depending on league agreements and RSN boundaries.
ZIP code validation ensures you receive eligible RSNs in your specific location. Without this confirmation, game access can be inconsistent due to licensing boundaries.
RSNs operate under blackout policies tied to geography. That means even if you subscribe to a premium sports package, Bally Sports Indiana won't be available outside the assigned broadcast region. For fans living in another state—say, Texas or California—DirecTV will not unlock this RSN, even with top-tier service. Instead, those users would need NBA League Pass to watch most Pacers games.
Additionally, access to Bally Sports Indiana may differ across carriers. While DirecTV maintains partnerships with Sinclair Broadcast Group (parent company of Bally Sports), several streaming providers like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV do not. This positions DirecTV as one of the few reliable ways to watch Bally Sports Indiana without cable within the broadcast region.
DirecTV structures access to NBA content around its tiered base packages, with each tier unlocking more comprehensive sports coverage. The Choice package—considered the entry point for many fans—includes key sports channels like ESPN, ESPN2, and NBA TV. This means Pacers fans can catch nationally televised games and league coverage without needing a premium upgrade.
Move up to the Ultimate package, and the lineup expands to channels such as CBS Sports Network and FS1, along with all the networks in Choice. The Premier package encompasses every sports-focused channel DirecTV offers, including premium networks like SHOWTIME and HBO Max, although not directly related to NBA, they round out an all-inclusive entertainment experience.
For those who want deeper access beyond what the base tiers provide, adding the Sports Pack delivers more than 35 specialty sports channels. This includes out-of-market regional sports networks and dedicated league channels that sharpen the focus on basketball coverage. Among key inclusions: NBA TV for comprehensive league news, analysis, and select game broadcasts. Also available are networks like Altitude Sports and Comcast SportsNet in applicable regions.
All base packages at the Choice level and above include ESPN and NBA TV. These two channels serve as twin pillars for NBA fans, with ESPN broadcasting marquee matchups throughout the regular season and playoffs, and NBA TV providing 24/7 basketball content—including live games, international coverage, and original programming.
Want to follow the Pacers this season without missing a beat? Start with the package that guarantees access to NBA TV and ESPN, then layer in the Sports Pack if you're aiming to catch games beyond national broadcasts—especially when the Pacers face Western Conference opponents or appear on out-of-market RSNs.
Subscribing to NBA League Pass through DirecTV takes just a few steps. Using your DirecTV remote, navigate to Channel 750, which serves as the League Pass preview and ordering hub. On-screen prompts will guide you through available packages—either the full season all-team option or the Pacers single-team pass. Orders can also be placed online via your DirecTV account interface or by calling customer service directly.
Subscribers receive access to up to 40 live out-of-market NBA games per week, broadcast in HD. For Indiana Pacers fans located outside of the Bally Sports Indiana viewing area, League Pass serves as the most direct way to catch every regular-season matchup. While local games are typically blacked out within Indiana and its surrounding regions, fans in other markets can watch live, uninterrupted coverage of the entire Pacers season.
Beyond live broadcasts, League Pass on DirecTV includes full-game replays, condensed game formats, and Spanish-language feeds, depending on availability. Through the League Pass Mosaic Channel (Channel 751), viewers can preview multiple games at once and jump seamlessly to featured matchups in real time.
Each League Pass game appears on one of the dedicated channels between 751 and 768. The home and away feeds of most matchups are included, giving fans the choice of commentary crews. This 18-channel range ensures that simultaneous games receive full coverage, even on packed schedule days like Wednesdays and Fridays.
If you support the Pacers but live outside of Indiana, League Pass is tailored for you. It unlocks every regular-season Pacers game not nationally broadcast, allowing fans in markets like Chicago, Atlanta, or Los Angeles to follow the team all year. Combine that with DVR functionality on Genie HD DVRs, and you can pause, record, or rewatch games on your own schedule—no missed buzzer-beaters, no late-night stress.
Broadcast blackouts exist due to regional and national broadcasting rights. When a Pacers game airs on Bally Sports Indiana and is also scheduled for a national broadcast—say on ESPN or TNT—the NBA enforces a blackout on the local broadcast feed. This protects the exclusive rights of the national broadcaster within specific geographic zones. Similarly, NBA League Pass follows the same restriction model. If you're within the Pacers’ regional broadcast territory, League Pass won't show live games, even if you’ve paid for a full subscription.
Pacers fans in Indiana face most blackout restrictions when trying to watch via NBA League Pass on DirecTV. Even if the game is listed and you’ve subscribed, the screen will display a blackout message if your ZIP code falls within the team's home market. On the other hand, Bally Sports Indiana coverage remains accessible unless a Pacers game is picked up nationally. In that case, Bally will be blocked, but the national network will carry the game on a different DirecTV channel.
Regional blackouts apply based on your physical location at the time of streaming, not your billing address. Technically, tuning in from outside Indiana using the same DirecTV login can unlock restricted games on NBA League Pass. Some viewers use this to their advantage by watching from a second residence, workplace, or shared account located in an out-of-market area.
The Indiana Pacers appear across a mix of national and regional networks throughout the 2025–2026 season. On DirecTV, each channel is assigned a specific number, making it easy to tune in without searching every time.
For viewers in the Pacers’ local market, Bally Sports Indiana remains the go-to network for regular-season and preseason games not selected for national broadcast. On DirecTV, Bally Sports Indiana is available on channel 671-4. This RSN carries the majority of the team’s contests, with pregame and postgame coverage that dives deep into player performance and team strategy.
Looking for a specific game? Use the DirecTV on-screen guide or visit DIRECTV.com. In the on-screen guide:
Each listing shows the channel, start time, and network. You can filter by sports content to narrow results. Scheduled games also receive a dedicated info page, where you can set recordings or receive reminders.
When you can’t watch live, DirecTV’s DVR options make it simple to catch up later. You can:
Pair this with 1TB of storage on the Genie DVR and you'll never miss a tip-off. Game time alerts also show up on your mobile device if synced with the DirecTV app, keeping you in the loop wherever you go.
DirecTV covers the full Indiana Pacers 2025–2026 season from tip-off to playoffs. Fans in Indiana get every local game through Bally Sports Indiana, which remains the official regional broadcast partner. For nationally televised matchups, expect full access to broadcasts on ESPN, TNT, ABC, and NBC—all included in DirecTV’s channel lineup when you subscribe to the correct package tiers.
To avoid missing games due to blackout restrictions, verify your zip code's eligibility for Bally Sports Indiana, or add NBA League Pass to your subscription if you're watching from out of market. For on-the-go coverage, use the DirecTV app to stream live Pacers action from your phone, tablet, or smart TV—no matter where you are.
Pick a package that includes the sports networks you care about, add League Pass if you're outside Indiana, and confirm regional access to RSNs ahead of time. With each step aligned, you’ll be ready to follow every three-point run, bench rotation, and buzzer-beater in real time.
Subscribe to DirecTV today to catch every Indiana Pacers game, whether you're tuning in for Tyrese Haliburton’s no-look assists or eyeing a deep playoff push.
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