Detroit Tigers 2026 Season: Your Complete Schedule Guide
The 2026 Detroit Tigers season is upon us! We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to all 162 games, including dates, opponents, and how to catch all the action. The Tigers kick off their season on the road today, Thursday, March 26th, marking the fourth consecutive year they’ve started away from Comerica Park, and the second straight year beginning on the West Coast.
Opening Series & Early Season Road Trip
The Tigers will face the San Diego Padres for three games to start the season, followed by a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Last season, the team faced a tough start, being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers before heading to Seattle. However, fans will be able to cheer on the team at home when the Tigers host the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, April 3rd, for their home opener at Comerica Park.
Notably, the Tigers will play 10 of their first 13 games on the road. Stay tuned for updates on specific game times and pitching matchups as the season progresses.
How to Watch Detroit Tigers Games in 2026
For fans looking to watch non-national TV games, Detroit Sports Net, through MLB Media, is your go-to channel. This comes after the team concluded its partnership with FanDuel Sports Network. The Tigers are also scheduled for 16 nationally televised games this season.
Streaming Options
Here’s a breakdown of your streaming options:
- Detroit Sports Net Subscription: $19.99/month or $189.99/year (approximately $50 cheaper annually). More information is available at Tigers.com/detroitsportsnet.
- MLB App: Access highlights, stats, and news on web, mobile, and TV platforms.
- National Broadcasts: Catch games on Fox, NBC (and Peacock streaming service), and TBS.
- Netflix: Netflix will broadcast select “special event games,” including the Opening Day matchup between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants on March 25th, the Home Run Derby on July 13th, and the “Field of Dreams” game on August 13th.
What Happened with FanDuel Sports Network?
Tigers games are no longer available on FanDuel Sports Network. Following the conclusion of the Red Wings’ season on April 15th, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment will have no further association with FanDuel. Fans will need to subscribe to Detroit Sports Net separately.
Detroit SportsNet & Red Wings Streaming
While there’s a brief overlap of about two weeks between the Red Wings and Tigers seasons, there won’t be a single app for both teams. Fans will need to use the MLB app for Tigers games and a separate, yet-to-be-announced app for Red Wings games. The Pistons will not be available on Detroit SportsNet.
Broadcast Team Remains Consistent
Good news for fans of the broadcast team! Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond will continue to call Red Wings games, while Jason Benetti (and Dan Dickerson) alongside analysts Andy Dirks and Dan Petry will cover the Tigers. Daniella Bruce and Logan Reever will continue to provide reporting for both teams.
Stay updated with the latest Tigers news and analysis by listening to the “Days of Roar” podcast, available on Apple and Spotify.
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Sources: Detroit Free Press
