Detroit sports fans have a new home for their favorite teams. FanDuel Sports Network Detroit has transitioned to Detroit SportsNet, the new year-round destination for locally televised Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings games. Find out how to get access to Detroit SportsNet right here.
What Is Detroit SportsNet?
Detroit SportsNet is the new regional sports network (RSN) replacing FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.
With Detroit SportsNet, fans get:
- Detroit Tigers MLB regular season games
- Detroit Red Wings games (beginning 2026–27 season)
- Pregame and postgame coverage
- Coverage excludes nationally broadcast games (such as ESPN, Peacock, FOX or Apple TV+ exclusives)
How to Watch Detroit SportsNet
Whether you want to connect via streaming or satellite, DIRECTV makes it easy to watch Detroit SportsNet and the other RSNs you need to keep up with your teams. There are multiple ways to access Detroit SportsNet through a DIRECTV subscription:
- CHOICE™ Signature Package and above provides local Tigers and Red Wings fans with access to Detroit SportsNet.
- Out-of-market fans must purchase MLB Extra Innings® or MLB.TV to get access to Detroit SportsNet, available via DIRECTV.
- MySports® Genre Pack® customers living within Tigers/Red Wings territory can add the MyHomeTeam Mini-Pack to get Detroit SportsNet—offering a flexible way to follow local teams without upgrading to a larger package.
Streaming Tigers Games with MLB App Access
Detroit SportsNet is also integrated with MLB’s digital platform. Fans who receive Detroit SportsNet through DIRECTV can:
- Sign in to the MLB app using their DIRECTV credentials
- Stream live Tigers games, plus pregame and postgame coverage
Who Can Watch Detroit SportsNet?
Detroit SportsNet is designed for:
- Local Detroit Tigers and Red Wings fans
- Out-of-market viewers with access MLB Extra Innings® or MLB.TV
This ensures both in-market and out-of-market fans can stay connected all season long.
Stream Detroit SportsNet on DIRECTV
In 2026, MLB and NHL games are spread across regional sports networks, national broadcasts, streaming platforms and over-the-air partnerships. For fans, that can make simply figuring out where to watch tonight’s MLB game feel more complicated than it should be.
That’s where DIRECTV comes in.
With access to newly rebranded networks like Detroit SportsNet, along with traditional RSNs and add-ons like DIRECTV Sports Pack for out-of-market coverage, fans don’t have to juggle multiple services to keep up with the Tigers and Red Wings.
In a season full of broadcasting changes, DIRECTV keeps things simple—so you can focus on the game, not the guide.
With the most MLB games of any provider*, including in-market Regional Sports Networks, national broadcasts and out-of-market coverage, DIRECTV gives you one of the most complete ways to follow every rivalry all season long. Sign up today and don’t miss a moment from Opening Day onward.
*Compared to cable, DISH, and most streaming providers. RSNs available with CHOICE package or higher. Availability varies by ZIP code and package.
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