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For Detroit fans, one regional channel now spans the Tigers’ baseball season and the Red Wings’ hockey season. Detroit SportsNet (DSN) carries their locally televised games, while nationally exclusive matchups stay with other broadcasters.
You can look for DSN in a participating TV lineup or stream eligible games through the MLB app. Streaming access follows each team’s home television territory, so your zip code helps determine which subscription you can buy.
If you previously watched Tigers or Red Wings games on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, you’ll find those local telecasts on DSN instead. In this guide, we’ll help you locate the channel on your provider and explain direct streaming options before you subscribe.
What channel is Detroit SportsNet on near me?
Detroit SportsNet uses different numbers across regional providers. The Red Wings’ channel list can help you confirm DSN in your local lineup, though you may need a qualifying sports tier depending on your provider.
Check the table below for channel numbers by regional market and provider. If your area or provider isn’t listed, enter your zip code below to compare local TV lineups.
Detroit SportsNet channel numbers by local market
| Provider | DSN channel | Market or availability |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T U-verse | 1739 | Eligible Michigan addresses |
| DIRECTV (satellite) | 663-3 | Eligible local markets |
| DIRECTV (streaming) | 663 | Eligible local markets |
| Spectrum (digital) | 436 | Eligible digital lineups |
| Spectrum (set-top box) | 213 | Alpena, MI; Detroit, MI |
| Spectrum (set-top box) | 213 | Duluth–Superior, MN/WI; Flint–Saginaw, MI |
| Spectrum (set-top box) | 213 | Grand Rapids–Kalamazoo, MI; Lansing, MI |
| Spectrum (set-top box) | 213 | Marquette, MI; Traverse City, MI |
| Spectrum (set-top box) | 291 | Livonia, MI |
| Spectrum (set-top box) | 307, 1307 | Fort Wayne, IN; Green Bay–Appleton, WI; Toledo, OH |
| Xfinity | 1253 | Detroit, MI |
| Wyandotte ConneX (cable) | 35 | Wyandotte, MI |
Data effective as of post date. Channel numbers and availability may vary by location and package.
How to get Detroit SportsNet
Detroit SportsNet is available through participating TV providers, including Xfinity, DIRECTV, Spectrum, and Fubo. Many subscribers with eligible TV packages can also sign in to the MLB app using their provider credentials to stream local games at no additional cost.
For direct streaming, Detroit SportsNet costs $19.99 per month or $189.99 per year. The annual plan is available only to viewers whose zip codes fall within both the Tigers’ and Red Wings’ home television territories.
Traditional cable TV with DSN in eligible regional lineups, depending on your address.
- Live TV with the Xfinity Stream app
- X1 Voice Remote and smart TV guide
- Cloud DVR on eligible plans
TV packages with DSN in eligible markets, subject to local availability.
- Satellite and streaming TV options
- National and regional sports channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR on streaming plans
Cable TV with DSN in select markets; channel numbers and package requirements vary by location.
- No annual contracts
- Stream with the Spectrum TV App
- Select plans include popular streaming apps
Live TV streaming with DSN in supported markets, without a cable or satellite subscription.
- Sports-focused TV packages
- Regional sports coverage in eligible areas
- Unlimited cloud DVR
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
What’s on Detroit SportsNet?
During baseball season, DSN carries locally televised Tigers games. Its Red Wings telecasts bring play-by-play voice Ken Daniels and analyst Mickey Redmond back together, with familiar team voices covering pregame, intermission, and postgame analysis.
Together, the two teams give the channel a year-round purpose for local fans. Nationally selected MLB and NHL games can appear elsewhere, so you will need separate access to networks like ESPN or TNT for those exclusive matchups.
Detroit SportsNet FAQ
What's the cheapest way to get Detroit SportsNet?
For fans without a qualifying TV package, Detroit SportsNet's $19.99 monthly streaming subscription offers access to eligible local games without a full TV plan. The $189.99 annual plan offers better value for fans who follow both the Tigers and Red Wings.
How can I watch Detroit SportsNet for free?
Detroit SportsNet doesn't offer free access to its full schedule. But select Tigers and Red Wings games air nationally on broadcast networks like FOX and ABC, which you can watch with an antenna in supported areas. Eligible live TV streaming free trials may also provide temporary access to DSN.
Can I get Detroit SportsNet as a standalone subscription?
Yes. Eligible in-market fans can subscribe directly to Detroit SportsNet and stream locally televised Tigers and Red Wings games through the MLB app without a traditional TV package. National exclusives aren't included.
Why might Detroit SportsNet's annual plan be unavailable?
The network says annual billing is offered only where the billing zip code qualifies for both the Tigers and Red Wings home territories.
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