(WXYZ) — Just ahead of the Detroit Tigers season opener on Thursday, we're getting new information on how fans can watch the team on the all-new Detroit SportsNet.
Ben Fidelman, the vice president of communications and broadcasting at Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, said on Wednesday that the first few distribution agreements are rolling in.
Watch below: Red Wings, Tigers to debut Detroit SportsNet for games on TV, streaming
Fidelman said they expect more to come in during the next 24 hours as other deals are finalized.
Below are the details for each distributor, and we will update them as we learn more.
- Comcast/Xfinity - Channel 1253
- Charter/Spectrum - 213 in Detroit, Alpena, Duluth-Superior, Flint-Saginaw, Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette, Traverse City
- Charter/Spectrum - 291 in Livonia
- Charter/Spectrum - 436 if watching on the Spectrum app
- DirectTV - Channel 663
Earlier this month, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announced DSN will be the year-round home for the Tigers and Detroit Red Wings. DSN will be powered by MLB Media. DSN is now available through Comcast/Xfinity, DirecTV, Charter/Spectrum, Fubo, and other major providers that carried locally available Tigers games in past seasons.
“After years of planning, we look forward to being on air later today with our first Detroit SportsNet broadcast,” said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “Whether tuning in on television or streaming, we’re proud to accomplish our biggest goal of having Tigers and Red Wings games readily available to fans throughout our market. We’re also excited to welcome bet365 as the presenting partner of Detroit SportsNet, as they start operating in Michigan next month.”
According to the organization, there will be streaming options for fans, with a monthly cost of $19.99 or $189.99 annually. The channel will launch with the 2026 Detroit Tigers season, and then the 2026-27 Detroit Red Wings season will be broadcast on DSN.
Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson will continue to lead the broadcasts for the Tigers, alongside analysts Andy Dirks and Dan Petry. Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond will also remain with the Red Wings.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect that Comcast/Xfinity will be on Channel 1253, not 1262 as originally reported by Ilitch Sports + Entertainment