You can watch Detroit Tigers games through the new Detroit SportsNet service, traditional TV providers that carry that channel, national MLB broadcasters, and radio/streaming options for audio-only coverage.

Local TV and streaming (Detroit SportsNet)

For 2026, the Tigers’ main local home is Detroit SportsNet , a year-round TV and streaming channel for Tigers and Red Wings games.

  • Detroit SportsNet streams through the MLB app on web, mobile, and connected TV devices once you sign in with an eligible TV provider or subscription.
  • On cable/satellite in Michigan and nearby regions, Detroit SportsNet appears on:
    • DirecTV / DIRECTV Stream : channel 663-3/663.
* **Comcast/Xfinity** : channel 1253.

* **Spectrum (Digital)** : channel 436.

* **AT &T U-verse**: channel 1739.

* **Spectrum (set-top box)** in many Michigan DMAs (Alpena, Detroit, Flint-Saginaw, etc.) on channel 213.

If you live in the Tigers’ TV territory , this is the primary way to see most regular-season games.

Without cable: live TV streaming services

If you do not have traditional cable/satellite, you can still watch many Tigers games by using live TV streaming services that carry Detroit SportsNet and/or national MLB channels.

Typical options (availability can vary by ZIP code):

  • DIRECTV Stream (Choice or higher)
    • Includes Detroit SportsNet in-market plus ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, MLB Network for national games.
  • Fubo
    • Often carries Detroit SportsNet in-market and has ESPN, FOX, FS1 , with MLB Network available via certain tiers/add-ons.
  • Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV
    • Good for nationally televised Tigers games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and sometimes MLB Network, but may not include Detroit SportsNet in all areas.

Because rights are regional, these services usually only show Tigers local broadcasts if your billing location is within the Tigers’ territory.

Out-of-market fans

If you live outside the Tigers’ home TV region, local Tigers telecasts on Detroit SportsNet will be blacked out, but you still have options.

  • MLB.TV
    • Streams out-of-market games live and on-demand and can be added through platforms like Prime Video in many regions.
* Local and some national blackouts still apply, but for a distant fan, this is often the easiest way to watch most Tigers games.

Combining MLB.TV with a skinny bundle that has ESPN/FOX/FS1/TBS lets you see both local-style and national broadcasts.

Free and audio-only options

If you cannot watch video or just want to follow along at work or on the go, radio is still strong for Tigers fans.

  • Local flagship: 97.1 FM The Ticket in Detroit, plus a network of Michigan affiliates.
  • Spanish-language home games: La Z 1310 AM / 107.9 FM in the Detroit area.
  • Many radio feeds are also available in the MLB app with a subscription, so you can listen on your phone.

Radio is the easiest “always-on” option if you are driving, commuting, or dealing with blackout rules.

Quick checklist: “How can I watch the Detroit Tigers?”

  • If you live near Detroit or in Michigan :
    1. Check if your cable/satellite plan gets Detroit SportsNet (see channels above).
2. If you are a cord-cutter, look at **DIRECTV Stream** or **Fubo** to see if Detroit SportsNet is available in your ZIP code.
  • If you live out of market :
    1. Get MLB.TV for most Tigers games.
2. Add a live TV streaming service that carries **ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS** for nationally televised games.
  • If you just want audio :
    • Tune to 97.1 FM The Ticket (or an affiliate) or use the MLB app’s radio streams.

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