Where to Watch Detroit Tigers Games on Cable This Season
The Detroit Tigers have finalized television distribution for their 2026 season. The team will air games on the newly launched Detroit SportsNet.
The channel announcement came via sideline reporter Danielle Bruce. It arrived roughly 24 hours before the Tigers open the regular season in San Diego against the Padres. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. Thursday.
Cable channel lineup
Comcast/Xfinity and Charter/Spectrum customers now have channel assignments. Channel numbers vary by system and region.
| Provider | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Comcast / Xfinity | 1253 | Standard cable channel |
| Charter / Spectrum | 213 | Alpena; Detroit; Duluth-Superior; Flint-Saginaw; Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo; Lansing; Marquette; Traverse City |
| Charter / Spectrum | 291 | Livonia |
| Charter / Spectrum | 307 / 1307 | Ft. Wayne; Green Bay-Appleton; Toledo |
| Charter / Spectrum | 436 | Available on the Spectrum App |
Updates and additional providers
Bruce indicated more carrier agreements will be announced. Additional provider details were scheduled for Thursday morning.
Fans should monitor official team channels for confirmations. Filmogaz.com will publish updates as they arrive.
Finding where to watch Tigers games on cable this year
Confirm your local channel with your cable provider before game day. Channel numbers can differ by market and by app.
- Check Comcast/Xfinity guides for channel 1253.
- Spectrum customers should search the guide or Spectrum App for channels 213, 291, 307/1307, or 436.
- Expect more carriers to add Detroit SportsNet in the coming days.
These distribution agreements aim to make it easier to watch Detroit Tigers games on cable. Stay tuned for further rollout details.
