Keep Up With Every Detroit Tigers Game Even if You Don’t Own Cable

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I want to watch every Tigers game during the regular season, and I have a couple of options based on where I live. Best of all, I don’t need cable.

In a hurry? Tigers fans in Detroit will be able to watch virtually all games with these:

Fubo

Known for its outstanding sports coverage, Fubo’s 150+ live TV channels provide a broad selection that appeals to most people. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

DIRECTV STREAM

The king of RSNs, this is the streaming service for MLB, NBA, and NHL fans with its Choice Plan. New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.

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The Detroit Tigers have a storied history that dates to 1901. This includes 11 World Series appearances. And they are looking to return to contention in the years to come. It has not been that long since the Motor City’s baseball team was one of the best in the sport.

Are you a fan in Michigan, or elsewhere but have roots in the state, or simply have always been a fan and want to follow the Tigers as often as possible? If yes to any, you are going to want to secure access to Bally Sports Detroit.

Those in the first group can do so through Fubo ($91.98/month) or DIRECTV STREAM ($108.99/month) while everyone else will need to get MLB.tv ($24.99/mo) to watch many of its Tigers broadcasts.

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Schedule and Start Times for Today’s Detroit Tigers Game(s)

Details on the upcoming matchup can be found in our Detroit Tigers Today page.

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Tigers TV Channels

Detroit will most likely be periodically broadcast on national or regional television as well as possibly be part of exclusive streams. It mostly depends on if the team is a contender. Any television appearances in front of a greater audience will be shown on Fox, NBC, ABC, MLB Network, TBS, ESPN, or Fox Sports 1 (FS1). Additionally, Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium own exclusive rights to stream some MLB games.

However, the vast majority of the club’s matchups will be on Bally Sports Detroit. This regional sports network (RSN) is available throughout Michigan and in some nearby portions of Ohio, such as Toledo. Note that Tigers games are sometimes shown on Bally Sports Detroit Plus due to conflicts with the Pistons and Red Wings.

Ultimate Guide: How to Live Stream the Detroit Tigers Without Cable

Are you a cord-cutter looking to watch the Tigers without a cable or satellite subscription? Read on.

Streaming

Using a streaming service is your best option for watching the Tigers play often.

Stream the Detroit Tigers Today With Fubo: A Step-by-Step Guide

Get Fubo with 150+ channels plus Bally Sports Detroit for subscribers in that area for $94.98/month.

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The plan comes with a broad range of channels. But it is known most for sports, including the channels CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, beIN Sports, and TUDN. Plus you get the local channels in your area.

Get MLB.TV as an add-on with Fubo.

All plans come with unlimited cloud DVR and stream on up to 10 devices at once. Details are in our Fubo review.

Watching the Detroit Tigers With DIRECTV STREAM: Plans and Pricing

DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) is another live TV streaming service to offer Bally Sports Detroit. To get it, you need to subscribe to its Choice plan ($108.99/month). Getting that will also grant you the ability to watch ESPN, FS1, TBS, MLB Network, and your local network affiliates, ensuring that you can also view all Tigers games that are being shown on channels other than Bally Sports Detroit.

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All plans come with unlimited cloud DVR (online sign-up only) and streaming on unlimited simultaneously. See our DIRECTV STREAM review for more information.

Explore More Ways to Watch the Detroit Tigers Games Today

Conversely, if you are looking for a different streaming service and do not mind not receiving Bally Sports Detroit, a few solid ones to consider are Hulu + Live TV ($76.99/month), Sling TV ($40.00/month), Fubo ($79.99/month), and YouTube TV ($64.99/mo). Most Detroit Tigers games that are not shown on Bally Sports Detroit are broadcast on channels that those streaming services offer.

Specialty Streaming Services

You can also watch the Tigers on some services known more for their on-demand content:

• Peacock Premium ($7.99/month
• ): Expected to exclusively stream Sunday games throughout the season, which could include Tigers contests. Note that its games may have morning first-pitch times. (Peacock review)
• ESPN+ ($10.99/month): A non-exclusive option for streaming baseball games. Keep in mind that most are subject to blackouts, which would affect most of its Tigers streams for viewers in Michigan. (ESPN+ review)
• Apple TV+ ($9.99/month): Will most likely exclusively stream at least one Detroit game this season. It now holds the exclusive streaming rights for two MLB contests every Friday.

MLB.TV for Out-of-Market Detroit Tigers Fans

Are you a Tigers fan who is not in Michigan? Then you will want to seriously consider getting MLB.TV ($24.99/mo or $139.99/yr). Doing so will grant you access to the majority of Bally Sports Detroit-broadcast Tigers games. You can also get a single-team plan for $119.99/yr.

The only ones that you will not be able to watch are ones involving any local teams that you are blacked out from. So, if you are in Seattle, Tigers-Mariners games will be blacked out on MLB.TV.

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Antenna

One way to periodically watch the team play is with an antenna. You will get to see any games shown on Fox, ABC, and NBC with contests on Fox being the most likely among those networks.

However, keep in mind that Tigers’ appearances on network television have been limited as of late. With that said, should the team return to the World Series, all of those games will be on Fox.

See our HD antenna guide for all the information you need to watch for free.

Devices and Apps for Streaming Detroit Tigers Games

You can use most streaming devices to watch Tigers games. Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, MLB.TV, and most other services support the following:

DIRECTV STREAM also offers support for Android-based smart TVs. Xbox gaming systems are supported by Fubo and MLB.TV.

Everything You Need to Know About the Detroit Tigers

The most memorable seasons in Detroit Tigers history were 1935, 1945, 1968, and 1984, when the city played host to a world champion team. Other American League pennants and World Series appearances for the club occurred in 1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1940, 2006, and 2012.

The franchise had a solid stretch from 2006 to 2014. They not only played in the Fall Classic twice but also made the playoffs in three other years, including in four straight seasons starting in 2011. However, the Tigers have struggled to return to competitor status ever since, only recording one winning record, in 2016. And Detroit’s 86-75 mark that year left the team 2-1/2 games out of the playoffs.

With that said, hopes were raised in 2021. Despite Detroit starting the season with a poor 9-24 record and on pace for 118 losses, the club played well the rest of the way, going 68-61 in their final 129 games.

In the 2022 MLB season, the Detroit Tigers finished with a record of 66 wins and 96 losses, placing them 4th in the AL Central Division. Meanwhile, The Detroit Tigers finished with a record of 78 wins and 84 losses, placing them 2nd in the AL Central Division standings in 2023.

Complete 2024 Detroit Tigers Game Schedule: Dates, Times, and Venues

Wrapping Up

The Detroit Tigers have generations of fans, and many of them are spread throughout the Great Lake State as well as the country and, to a lesser extent, the world.

If you are in the group that is in Michigan, consider subscribing to Fubo ($91.98/month) or DIRECTV STREAM ($108.99/month) for access to Bally Sports Detroit. If you are part of the fanbase that is elsewhere, you may want to get MLB.TV ($24.99/mo) to watch Tigers games.

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FAQs

What radio station broadcasts the Tigers?

Dozens of radio stations broadcast Tigers games. They are spread across Michigan as well as just across the border in Ohio. If you are in or near Detroit, you will want to listen to 97.1 The Ticket. Also, keep in mind that an MLB Radio subscription ($2.99/mo) will allow you to listen to all broadcasts anywhere in the world. MLB.TV ($29.99/mo) also offers access to all radio broadcasts. Alternatively, check out SiriusXM.

Are there free ways to watch Tigers games?

If you are looking to watch the Tigers play for free and are not in Michigan, you will be able to periodically stream their games thanks to the MLB.TV Free Game of the Day. Meanwhile, those who have an antenna can watch all games on network television at no extra charge. Those contests will usually air on Fox while NBC- and ABC-broadcast games are possible as well.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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