It’s the Cleveland Guardians versus the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- TV Channels: FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes, MLB Cleveland Guardians, Detroit SportsNet
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers on May 18, 2026
Watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Cleveland Guardians live on FOX Sports 1 channel 219, FOX Deportes channel 465, MLB Cleveland Guardians channel 662 and Detroit SportsNet channel 663 with DIRECTV on May 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Cleveland Guardians (26-22) at Detroit Tigers (20-27) — Game Preview
The Cleveland Guardians (26-22) walk into Comerica Park with the better record and the AL Central momentum, while the Detroit Tigers (20-27) try to dig out of a rough stretch and avoid letting the division lead grow further. Cleveland has hit .232 against Detroit’s .239 and run a 3.86 team ERA against the Tigers’ 3.95, with both staffs running near identical 1.28 and 1.29 WHIPs and only a thin margin between the two clubs on most offensive numbers. Tonight’s matchup pairs Slade Cecconi, who has been a tough start for the Guardians at a 5.60 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 45.0 innings, against Detroit’s Framber Valdez at a 4.32 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 42 strikeouts in 50.0 frames. Riley Greene has been the engine of the Detroit lineup at a .320 average with a .473 slug, while on the Cleveland side Brayan Rocchio has hit .285 from the shortstop spot with a .366 on-base mark. Angel Martinez has added 9 home runs and 24 RBIs for the Guardians, who also lean on Parker Messick out of the rotation at a 2.35 ERA with 58 strikeouts. Dillon Dingler has chipped in 8 home runs and 28 RBIs from behind the plate for the Tigers.
Regional Coverage
MLB Cleveland Guardians, Detroit SportsNet
National TV
FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes
League Packages
What Time is the Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Today?
The Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers?
You can watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers on FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663)
Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662)
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