March 26, 2026, 5:11 a.m. Eastern Time
The 2026 Detroit Tigers baseball season is officially underway, and we’ve compiled everything you need: the complete schedule, a breakdown of all 162 matchups, specific dates, and opponents.
The Tigers kick off their season today, Thursday, March 26, with an away game for Opening Day. This marks their fourth consecutive season beginning on the road, and the second straight year they’re playing on the West Coast.
Their season commences with a three-game series against the San Diego Padres, followed by another three-game road trip to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Last season, the Tigers faced a sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers in their opening series before heading to Seattle.)
The Tigers’ home opener in Detroit at Comerica Park is set for April 3, a Friday afternoon game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Notably, the Tigers will play 10 of their initial 13 games away from home.
Below is the complete 2026 Tigers schedule, detailing every game’s date and opponent, along with information on how to watch and other key details:
Detroit Tigers 2026 Regular Season Schedule
This season, you’ll be able to tune into non-nationally televised Tigers games via Detroit Sports Net through MLB Media, following the team’s decision to end its collaboration with the parent company of FanDuel Sports Network. The Tigers have 16 games scheduled for national television broadcasts this year.
- March 26-28: at Padres
- March 30-April 1: at Diamondbacks
- April 3-5: vs. Cardinals
- April 6-9: at Twins
- April 10-12: vs. Marlins
- April 14-16: vs. Royals
- April 17-20: at Red Sox
- April 21-23: vs. Brewers
- April 24-26: at Reds
- April 28-30: at Braves
- May 1-3: vs. Rangers
- May 4-6: vs. Red Sox
- May 8-10: at Royals
- May 12-14: at Mets
- May 15-17: vs. Blue Jays
- May 18-21: vs. Guardians
- May 22-24: at Orioles
- May 26-28: vs. Angels
- May 29-31: at White Sox
- June 1-3: at Rays
- June 5-7: vs. Mariners
- June 9-11: vs. Twins
- June 12-14: at Guardians
- June 15-17: at Astros
- June 19-21: vs. White Sox
- June 22-24: vs. Yankees
- June 25-28: vs. Astros
- June 29-July 1: at Yankees
- July 2, July 4-5: at Rangers
- July 7-9: vs. Athletics
- July 10-12: vs. Phillies
- MLB All-Star break (game in Philadelphia)
- July 17-19: at Angels
- July 20-22: at Cubs
- July 23-26: vs. Royals
- July 27-29: vs. Orioles
- July 31-Aug. 2: at Athletics
- Aug. 4-6: at Mariners
- Aug. 7-9: at Giants
- Aug. 11-13: vs. Guardians
- Aug. 14-16: vs. White Sox
- Aug. 17-19: at Pirates
- Aug. 21-23: at Royals
- Aug. 24-26: vs. Rays
- Aug. 28-30: vs. Dodgers
- Aug. 31-Sept. 2: at Twins
- Sept. 4-6: at Guardians
- Sept. 7-9: vs. Twins
- Sept. 11-13: vs. Rockies
- Sept. 14-16: at Blue Jays
- Sept. 17-20: at White Sox
- Sept. 21-23: vs. Nationals
- Sept. 25-27: vs. Pirates
What is the subscription cost for Detroit SportsNet?
Supporters can purchase a subscription for $19.99 monthly or opt for an annual package at $189.99, which provides a saving of approximately $50 over a 12-month period. Further details regarding streaming subscriptions for both the Tigers and Red Wings are available at Tigers.com/detroitsportsnet and DetroitRedWings.com/detroitsportsnet.
Will Detroit SportsNet broadcast all 162 Tigers games?
No, it will not. Detroit SportsNet is expected to feature around 140 broadcasts this season. The Tigers are slated to have at least 16 games aired nationally through MLB’s other broadcast partners, including Fox, NBC (and its Peacock streaming service), and TBS. (Netflix also entered a three-year deal with MLB this season, but it exclusively covers “special event games”; for this season, these include the Opening Day clash between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, March 25, the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on July 13, and the “Field of Dreams” game in Dyersville, Iowa, featuring the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins on August 13.)
I’m currently subscribed to FanDuel. Do I need to re-subscribe for Detroit SportsNet?
Yes, you do. Tigers games will no longer be available on FanDuel Sports Network, and after the Red Wings’ regular season concludes on April 15, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment will end its affiliation with FanDuel entirely. Fans will be required to acquire a new, separate subscription to Detroit SportsNet, as it operates independently from their existing service. FanDuel Sports Network subscribers should contact FanDuel directly to cancel their current subscriptions.
Will I need to pay separately for Wings and Tigers broadcasts this spring?
Yes, for an approximate two-week period. This corresponds to the overlap between the conclusion of the Red Wings’ 2025-26 season and the commencement of the Tigers’ 2026 season.
What is the situation with the Detroit Pistons?
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment has no affiliation with the Pistons. Consequently, Pistons games will not be accessible on Detroit SportsNet at this time.
How can I stream Tigers and Red Wings games?
The new streaming platform for the Tigers is the MLB app, available across web, mobile, and TV devices, offering highlights, statistics, and news. For the Red Wings, a streaming solution for the 2026-27 season has yet to be announced.
Will a single app be available for both teams?
No. There will not be a combined application where both teams’ games are accessible in one location. Fans will need to download the MLB app to stream Tigers games, and a separate, yet-to-be-determined app for Red Wings games.
Where can I watch Tigers and Red Wings games on TV?
Here are the channel listings:
- Comcast/Xfinity: Channel 1253.
- DirecTV: Channel 663.
- Spectrum/Charter (Alpena, Detroit, Duluth-Superior, Flint-Saginaw, Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette, Traverse City): Channel 213.
- Spectrum/Charter (Livonia): Channel 291
- Spectrum/Charter (Fort Wayne, Green Bay-Appleton, Toledo): Channels 307/1307.
- Spectrum/Charter (on Spectrum app): Channel 436.
What about the broadcasting teams?
Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond are expected to continue leading Red Wings broadcasts for the foreseeable future. The same holds true for Jason Benetti (along with Dan Dickerson) and analysts Andy Dirks and Dan Petry on Tigers broadcasts. All these individuals are employees of the Tigers and Red Wings organizations and will maintain their current roles, as will reporters Daniella Bruce and Logan Reever, who cover both teams.
For inquiries, contact Evan Petzold at [email protected] or follow him @EvanPetzold. Contact Helene St. James at [email protected]. Contact Andrew Birkle at [email protected].
Be sure to make “Days of Roar” your essential Tigers podcast, available wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify)