Indiana Pacers visit New Orleans Pelicans for season opener tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Indiana Pacers begin the 2026-27 NBA season against the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, October 21, at 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Pacers feature Tyrese Haliburton, returning from injury, alongside veterans Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, and Aaron Nesmith, plus new addition Ivica Zubac. The Pelicans, led by Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson, have also made roster moves, including signing former Pacer Bennedict Mathurin. The game will be broadcast on DAZN in Indianapolis and GCSEN in New Orleans.
- •Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans play at 8 p.m. ET tonight
- •Tyrese Haliburton returns for the Pacers after missing last season
- •Pelicans signed former Pacer Bennedict Mathurin in the offseason
- •Game broadcast on DAZN and GCSEN radio stations
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Indiana Pacers game vs New Orleans Pelicans tonight, Oct. 21: Start time, where to watch
"The Indiana Pacers start the 2026-27 NBA season at the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pacers and Pelicans combined for 45 wins last season.
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