Distribution agreements reached with new Detroit SportsNet
DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 01: A general wide-angle view from the upper deck of Comerica Park during the game between the New York Mets and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 1, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. The Mets defeated the Tigers 10-8. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Mark Cunningham, 2025 Mark Cunningham)
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have announced TV channels for their games during the 2026 season.
Almost exactly 24 hours before the Tigers are set to begin the regular season against the Padres in San Diego, sideline reporter Danielle Bruce released information about the distribution agreements for the new Detroit SportsNet.
Comcast/Xfinity customers can watch the Tigers on channel 1253.
Charter/Spectrum customers will be able to watch on the following channels, depending on location:
Channel 213 — Alpena, Detroit, Duluth-Superior Flint-Saginaw, Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette, Traverse City
Channel 291 — Livonia
Channel 307/1307 — Ft. Wayne, Green Bay-Appleton, Toledo
Channel 436 — if you’re watching on the Spectrum App
Bruce posted that more information about additional providers is coming Thursday morning. First pitch against the Padres is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Thursday.
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