March 2, 2026, 12:01 p.m. ET
There is a new broadcast home for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings.
It’s called Detroit SportsNet.
Detroit SportsNet, powered by Major League Baseball, has become the home for all locally televised Tigers games beginning in the 2026 season and Red Wings games beginning in the 2026-27 season, as announced Monday, March 2, by Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.
Both Tigers and Red Wings games will be available through year-round in-market streaming, while a television channel is expected to be offered in cable and satellite packages throughout Michigan.
Subscriptions for Detroit SportsNet, priced at $19.99 per month or $189.99 per year, are now live.
Fans can learn more about in-market streaming subscriptions for the Tigers and Red Wings at Tigers.com/detroitsportsnet and DetroitRedWings.com/detroitsportsnet.
“Given recent uncertainty throughout the regional sports broadcasting industry, we recognize the importance of providing fans with a consistent, year-round outlet to watch Tigers baseball and Red Wings hockey,” Ryan Gustafson, president and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, said in a statement. “We have two of the top-rated broadcasts in our respective sports and remain focused on listening to fans about what matters most to them. What we’ve heard includes making sure our games are available throughout the market, providing a reliable streaming product, and producing a broadcast that’s informative and entertaining in all the right ways. This is a great path forward in those areas, allowing us to provide a great experience for fans throughout our local market.”
Here is everything to know about Detroit SportsNet:
What is Detroit SportsNet?
There is a digital product currently on sale that will carry Tigers games (on the MLB app) beginning in the 2026 season and Red Wings games (on a to-be-determined app) starting in the 2026-27 season. There will be a separate linear channel that Ilitch Sports + Entertainment will unveil to fans once it’s finalized, where fans will be able to watch the Tigers beginning March 26 for Opening Day (and the Red Wings beginning in September 2026).
How much will Detroit SportsNet cost?
Fans can pay $19.99 per month or $189.99 for a full year – a savings of more than 20% across the 12 months. Fans who sign up for Detroit SportsNet through March 22 can take advantage of an introductory offer of $0 for Tigers games until April 1, which includes Opening Day on March 26.
I’m signed up for FanDuel. Do I have to subscribe all over again to Detroit SportsNet?
Yes. You will not find Tigers games on FanDuel Sports Network anymore, and once the Red Wings’ regular season concludes, on April 15, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment will no longer have any association with FanDuel. Fans will need to subscribe separately to Detroit SportsNet, as it’s completely different from what they currently have. FanDuel Sports Network subscribers should contact FanDuel directly to cancel their subscriptions.
Do I have to pay for Wings and Tigers separately this spring?
Yes, for about two weeks. That’s the gap between when the Red Wings finish their 2025-26 season and when the Tigers begin their 2026 season.
What about the Detroit Pistons?
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment is not associated with the Pistons. As of now, Pistons games will not be available on Detroit SportsNet.
How to stream Tigers and Red Wings games?
The new streaming home for the Tigers is the MLB app, available on web, mobile and TV platforms – with access to highlights, stats and news. As for the Red Wings, more information will be shared in the coming months about a service to stream games for the 2026-27 season.
Will there be one app for both teams?
No. There won’t be a singular app on which both teams are available in one place. Fans will need to download the MLB app to stream Tigers games and a to-be-determined app to stream Red Wings games.
Where to watch on TV for Tigers and Red Wings games?
Discussions with cable and satellite distributors are ongoing. Once agreements are finalized, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment will share a list of providers carrying Detroit SportsNet, along with specific channel assignments.
What happens to the broadcasters?
Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond are expected to continue leading Red Wings broadcasts for years to come. The same is true for Jason Benetti (and Dan Dickerson) with analysts Andy Dirks and Dan Petry on Tigers broadcasts. They all are employees of the Tigers and Red Wings and will remain in their current roles, along with reporters Daniella Bruce and Logan Reever, who cover both teams.
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