It’s the Detroit Tigers versus the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on July 31, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- TV Channels: Detroit SportsNet, NBC Sports California
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics on July 31, 2026
You can watch the Athletics take on the Detroit Tigers live on DIRECTV on Detroit SportsNet and NBC Sports California on July 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
Detroit Tigers (51-58) at Athletics (45-64) — Game Preview
The Detroit Tigers (51-58) visit the Athletics (45-64) at Sutter Health Park on July 31, 2026. Detroit’s pitching staff carries a 3.63 team ERA, while the Athletics’ staff sits at 5.28. Riley Greene leads Detroit’s attack from left field, hitting .279 with 15 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .462 slugging percentage.
Nick Kurtz anchors the middle of the Athletics’ order with a team-leading 69 RBIs and 21 home runs, though his .257 average sits well below Greene’s mark. Dillon Dingler has added pop of his own behind the plate for Detroit, launching a team-leading 22 home runs and driving in 68 runs this season.
Regional Coverage
Detroit SportsNet, NBC Sports California
League Packages
What Time is the Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics Game Today?
The Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics?
You can watch Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663)
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
NBC Sports California (Channel 698)
Players to Watch: Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Kevin McGonigle — SS. Kevin McGonigle paces Detroit’s lineup with a team-leading .285 average, adding a .388 on-base percentage from the shortstop position. His .418 slugging percentage rounds out a complete offensive profile for a hitter who has quickly settled into an everyday role.
Dillon Dingler — C. Behind the plate, Dillon Dingler has become a driving force in Detroit’s order, hitting .268 with a team-leading 22 home runs and 68 RBIs this season. That kind of power production from a catcher gives the Tigers’ lineup added length deeper into the order.
Riley Greene — LF. Riley Greene fronts Detroit’s outfield production, hitting .279 with 15 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .462 slugging percentage this season. His .370 on-base percentage adds a patient dimension to an already productive year, and he stands as the hitter the Athletics’ pitching staff will need to account for most closely tonight.
Athletics
Nick Kurtz — 1B. Nick Kurtz has emerged as the Athletics’ primary run producer, driving in a team-leading 69 RBIs to go with 21 home runs from first base. His .257 average anchors a power-first profile that has made him the middle-of-the-order threat for a rebuilding lineup.
Jacob Wilson — SS. Jacob Wilson gives the Athletics a contact bat at shortstop, hitting .275 with a .400 slugging percentage this season. He has added seven home runs and 33 RBIs to that average, rounding out a well-balanced offensive profile at a premium defensive position.
Henry Bolte — CF. Henry Bolte brings a different look to the Athletics’ lineup, pairing a .245 average with 12 stolen bases from center field. His .326 on-base percentage gives the Athletics’ order a table-setting option, and the speed adds an extra dimension once he reaches base.
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