I had a blast watching the Detroit Tigers last season after that thrilling postseason run, even if it meant heartbreak in the end. That’s why I think fans will be excited for the 2026 season.
Keeping tabs on the Tigers will feel different for fans due to the MLB taking over broadcast rights for their games. I’ll expand on that later.
If you want to know how to watch every Detroit Tigers game in 2026, keep reading.
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What channels have Detroit Tigers games?
When the Detroit Tigers aren’t playing in front of national audiences on Apple TV, ESPN, FOX, FS1, MLB Network, and Peacock, fans can watch their games on a channel distributed by the MLB. The name of the channel hasn’t been announced yet, but it’ll likely include the team’s name.
If that channel is unavailable where you live, you’ll need MLB.TV or MLB EXTRA INNINGS to watch out-of-market Tigers games.
Want radio coverage? You can listen to every Tigers game on 97.1 FM The Ticket or an affiliate near you. Spanish broadcasts are also available for home games on LaZ 1310 AM and 107.9 FM.
How to watch Detroit Tigers Spring Training games
Detroit starts its Spring Training schedule against the New York Yankees on February 21. What’s notable about the Tigers this season, however, is three exhibition games in the Dominican Republic—two against the host country, and one against Panama.
The Tigers close Spring Training with two games against the Colorado Rockies. Check out the full schedule below. I’ll update it as more viewing information becomes available.
2026 Detroit Tigers Spring Training schedule
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| At New York Yankees | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 1:05 p.m. | MLB.TV |
| Baltimore Orioles | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Twins | Monday, Feb. 23 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Atlanta Braves | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Blue JaysSS | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia PhilliesSS | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Friday, Feb. 27 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday, March 1 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Atlanta Braves | Monday, March 2 | 1:05 p.m. | ESPN |
| Exhibition: Dominican Republic | Tuesday, March 3 | 6:05 p.m. | MLB Network |
| Exhibition: PanamaSS | Wednesday, March 4 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Exhibition: Dominican RepublicSS | Wednesday, March 4 | 2:05 p.m. | MLB Network |
| Boston Red Sox | Friday, March 6 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday, March 7 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday, March 8 | 1:07 p.m. | TBA |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Monday, March 9 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Red Sox | Tuesday, March 10 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Twins | Wednesday, March 11 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Yankees | Thursday, March 12 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday, March 13 | 6:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday, March 14 | 1:07 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York YankeesSS | Sunday, March 15 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Monday, March 16 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday, March 17 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday, March 18 | 6:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia Phillies | Friday, March 20 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Spring Breakout: Tigers Prospects at Pirates Prospects | Friday, March 20 | 7:35 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Yankees | Saturday, March 21 | 1:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Colorado Rockies | Monday, March 23 | 9:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Colorado Rockies | Tuesday, March 24 | 3:10 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
SS denotes split-squad games.
2026 Detroit Tigers TV schedule
The Tigers start the 2026 regular season with a pair of three-game road series: at the San Diego Padres and at the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their first shot at the Seattle Mariners, who beat them in the division series last year in five games, comes on June 5.
Detroit finishes the regular season with six straight home games. It has a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, followed by a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The full Tigers schedule is below. I’ll update it as more information gets released.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
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March |
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| At San Diego Padres | Thursday, March 26 | 4:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At San Diego Padres | Friday, March 27 | 9:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At San Diego Padres | Saturday, March 28 | 8:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Monday, March 30 | 10:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday, March 31 | 9:40 p.m. | TBA |
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April |
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| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday, April 1 | 3:40 p.m. | TBA |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Friday, April 3 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday, April 4 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday, April 5 | 7:20 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Minnesota Twins | Monday, April 6 | 7:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Twins | Tuesday, April 7 | 7:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Twins | Wednesday, April 8 | 7:40 p.m. | FS1 |
| At Minnesota Twins | Thursday, April 9 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Marlins | Friday, April 10 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Marlins | Saturday, April 11 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Miami Marlins | Sunday, April 12 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Kansas City Royals | Tuesday, April 14 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Kansas City Royals | Wednesday, April 15 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Kansas City Royals | Thursday, April 16 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Red Sox | Friday, April 17 | 7:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Red Sox | Saturday, April 18 | 4:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Red Sox | Sunday, April 19 | 1:35 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Red Sox | Monday, April 20 | 11:10 a.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday, April 21 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday, April 22 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday, April 23 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Friday, April 24 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Saturday, April 25 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX |
| At Cincinnati Reds | Sunday, April 26 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Atlanta Braves | Tuesday, April 28 | 7:15 p.m. | TBS |
| At Atlanta Braves | Wednesday, April 29 | 7:15 p.m. | TBA |
| At Atlanta Braves | Thursday, April 30 | 12:15 p.m. | TBA |
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May |
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| Texas Rangers | Friday, May 1 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Texas Rangers | Saturday, May 2 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX |
| Texas Rangers | Sunday, May 3 | 7:20 p.m. | Peacock |
| Boston Red Sox | Monday, May 4 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Red Sox | Tuesday, May 5 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Red Sox | Wednesday, May 6 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Kansas City Royals | Friday, May 8 | 7:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Kansas City Royals | Saturday, May 9 | 7:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Kansas City Royals | Sunday, May 10 | 7:20 p.m. | Peacock |
| At New York Mets | Tuesday, May 12 | 7:10 p.m. | TBS |
| At New York Mets | Wednesday, May 13 | 7:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Mets | Thursday, May 14 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Friday, May 15 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday, May 16 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday, May 17 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Guardians | Monday, May 18 | 6:40 p.m. | FS1 |
| Cleveland Guardians | Tuesday, May 19 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Guardians | Wednesday, May 20 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Guardians | Thursday, May 21 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Friday, May 22 | 7:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Saturday, May 23 | 4:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Sunday, May 24 | 1:35 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Angels | Tuesday, May 26 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday, May 27 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Angels | Thursday, May 28 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago White Sox | Friday, May 29 | 7:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago White Sox | Saturday, May 30 | 2:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago White Sox | Sunday, May 31 | 2:10 p.m. | TBA |
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June |
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| At Tampa Bay Rays | Monday, June 1 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, June 2 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday, June 3 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Seattle Mariners | Friday, June 5 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Seattle Mariners | Saturday, June 6 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Seattle Mariners | Sunday, June 7 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Twins | Tuesday, June 9 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Twins | Wednesday, June 10 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Twins | Thursday, June 11 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Friday, June 12 | 7:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Saturday, June 13 | 4:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Sunday, June 14 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Houston Astros | Monday, June 15 | 8:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Houston Astros | Tuesday, June 16 | 8:10 p.m. | TBS |
| At Houston Astros | Wednesday, June 17 | 2:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago White Sox | Friday, June 19 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago White Sox | Saturday, June 20 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago White Sox | Sunday, June 21 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Yankees | Monday, June 22 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Yankees | Tuesday, June 23 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Yankees | Wednesday, June 24 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Houston Astros | Thursday, June 25 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Houston Astros | Friday, June 26 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Houston Astros | Saturday, June 27 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Houston Astros | Sunday, June 28 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Yankees | Monday, June 29 | 7:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Yankees | Tuesday, June 30 | 7:05 p.m. | TBS |
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July |
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| At New York Yankees | Wednesday, July 1 | 1:35 p.m. | TBA |
| At Texas Rangers | Thursday, July 2 | 8:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Texas Rangers | Saturday, July 4 | 4:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Texas Rangers | Sunday, July 5 | 3:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Athletics | Tuesday, July 7 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Athletics | Wednesday, July 8 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Athletics | Thursday, July 9 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Friday, July 10 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday, July 11 | 6:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday, July 12 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Home Run Derby | Monday, July 13 | 8:00 p.m. | Netflix |
| MLB All-Star Game | Tuesday, July 14 | 8:00 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Friday, July 17 | 9:38 p.m. | TBA |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Saturday, July 18 | 10:07 p.m. | TBA |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Sunday, July 19 | 4:07 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Cubs | Monday, July 20 | 8:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Cubs | Tuesday, July 21 | 8:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Cubs | Wednesday, July 22 | 8:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Kansas City Royals | Thursday, July 23 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Kansas City Royals | Friday, July 24 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Kansas City Royals | Saturday, July 25 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Kansas City Royals | Sunday, July 26 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Baltimore Orioles | Monday, July 27 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday, July 28 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday, July 29 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Athletics | Friday, July 31 | 9:40 p.m. | TBA |
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August |
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| At Athletics | Saturday, Aug. 1 | 9:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Athletics | Sunday, Aug. 2 | 4:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Seattle Mariners | Tuesday, Aug. 4 | 9:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Seattle Mariners | Wednesday, Aug. 5 | 9:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Seattle Mariners | Thursday, Aug. 6 | 4:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At San Francisco Giants | Friday, Aug. 7 | 10:15 p.m. | TBA |
| At San Francisco Giants | Saturday, Aug. 8 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX |
| At San Francisco Giants | Sunday, Aug. 9 | 4:05 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Guardians | Tuesday, Aug. 11 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Guardians | Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Cleveland Guardians | Thursday, Aug. 13 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago White Sox | Friday, Aug. 14 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago White Sox | Saturday, Aug. 15 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago White Sox | Sunday, Aug. 16 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday, Aug. 17 | 7:05 p.m. | TBA |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 12:35 p.m. | TBA |
| At Kansas City Royals | Friday, Aug. 21 | 8:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Kansas City Royals | Saturday, Aug. 22 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX |
| At Kansas City Royals | Sunday, Aug. 23 | 2:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Monday, Aug. 24 | 6:40 p.m. | FS1 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Friday, Aug. 28 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday, Aug. 29 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday, Aug. 30 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Twins | Monday, Aug. 31 | 7:40 p.m. | TBA |
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September |
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| At Minnesota Twins | Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 7:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Twins | Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 7:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Friday, Sept. 4 | 7:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Saturday, Sept. 5 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Sunday, Sept. 6 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Twins | Monday, Sept. 7 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Twins | Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Twins | Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Colorado Rockies | Friday, Sept. 11 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Colorado Rockies | Saturday, Sept. 12 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Colorado Rockies | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 1:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Monday, Sept. 14 | 7:07 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 7:07 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 3:07 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago White Sox | Thursday, Sept. 17 | 7:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago White Sox | Friday, Sept. 18 | 7:40 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago White Sox | Saturday, Sept. 19 | 7:10 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago White Sox | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 2:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Nationals | Monday, Sept. 21 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Nationals | Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Nationals | Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday, Sept. 25 | 6:40 p.m. | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 1:10 p.m. | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Sunday, Sept. 27 | 3:10 p.m. | TBA |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Detroit Tigers
My pick for national coverage of the Detroit Tigers is DIRECTV. It will include your local FOX and NBC stations and FS1. I also suggest subscribing to Peacock Premium for any games streaming exclusively on that platform.
Local fans will have a different viewing experience in 2026. The Tigers recently ended their relationship with FanDuel Sports Network and partnered with the Detroit Red Wings for a new streaming channel.
Details about the new channel—from pricing to naming and availability on cable and satellite—is yet to be announced.
How to watch the Detroit Tigers FAQ
Can I watch the Detroit Tigers for free?
Yes, you can watch the Detroit Tigers for free with an over-the-air antenna when games air on national channels like FOX. Use the FCC’s Reception Map Tool to find the channels that are available where you live.
Are Detroit Tigers games available on Peacock?
Yes, at least four Tigers games will stream on Peacock during the 2026 regular season.
How many World Series have the Detroit Tigers won?
The Tigers have four championships in franchise history—1935, 1945, 1968, and 1984.
Are the Detroit Tigers on FanDuel Sports Network?
No. As of 2026, the Tigers ended their partnership with FanDuel Sports Network and created a partnership with the Detroit Red Wings to offer a new, direct-to-consumer service to watch their games.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com Contributing Writer, David Vick, created this watch guide with the specific viewing needs of Detroit Tigers fans in mind. After spending a few hours researching the most up-to-date broadcast schedule for the Tigers’ 2025 season, he determined the most ideal and affordable viewing options for fans. Before publishing, David carefully reviewed every detail in this guide to ensure its accuracy and completeness.
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