It’s the Detroit Tigers versus the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on September 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: Detroit SportsNet, Chicago Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox on September 18, 2026
You can watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers live on DIRECTV on Detroit SportsNet, Chicago Sports Network on September 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Detroit Tigers (72-81) at Chicago White Sox (78-75) — Game Preview
The Detroit Tigers (72-81) travel to Rate Field to face the Chicago White Sox (78-75) on September 18, 2026. Chicago has out-homered Detroit this season, 196 to 171, while the Tigers counter with the tighter pitching staff, a 3.64 ERA to the White Sox’s 4.10. Riley Greene anchors the Tigers’ outfield from left field, hitting .284 with a .370 on-base percentage this season. His .478 slugging percentage gives Detroit a well-rounded bat at the top of the lineup.
On the home side, first baseman Munetaka Murakami leads the White Sox with 32 home runs, one more than Miguel Vargas’ 31, and has driven in 68 runs despite a .205 average. Behind Greene, catcher Dillon Dingler has quietly put together his own power season for Detroit, driving in 88 runs to go with 27 home runs, an uncommon amount of thump from behind the plate. Chicago has already claimed first place in the AL Central, while Detroit is finishing out a season that will land below the break-even mark.
Regional Coverage
Detroit SportsNet, Chicago Sports Network
League Packages
What Time is the Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox Game Today?
The Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox?
You can watch Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663)
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665)
Players to Watch: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Riley Greene — LF. Greene is hitting .284 with a .370 on-base percentage this season, giving Detroit a steady presence at the top of the order. His .478 slugging percentage adds real power to an already well-rounded line.
Dillon Dingler — C. Behind the plate, Dingler has turned into one of Detroit’s most productive bats, driving in 88 runs to go with 27 home runs this season. His .242 average trails those power numbers, evidence that his value comes more from the long ball than everyday contact.
Gleyber Torres — 2B. Second baseman Gleyber Torres brings a patient approach to the middle of the Tigers’ order, reaching base at a .367 clip to go with a .265 average across 92 games. He has added 8 home runs and 38 RBIs, modest power numbers that still make him a steady complement to Detroit’s lineup.
Chicago White Sox
Chase Meidroth — 2B. For the White Sox, second baseman Chase Meidroth has hit .271 with a .345 on-base percentage this season. His .401 slugging percentage adds a bit of pop to an otherwise contact-oriented approach.
Munetaka Murakami — 1B. At first base, Murakami leads the White Sox with 32 home runs, one ahead of Miguel Vargas’ 31, and has driven in 68 runs this season. His .205 average is light, but the power numbers keep him in the middle of Chicago’s order.
Miguel Vargas — 3B. Third baseman Miguel Vargas paces the White Sox with 84 RBIs, well ahead of Murakami’s 68, while also contributing 31 home runs and a .248 average. That combination of power and run production makes him one of the more complete bats in Chicago’s lineup.
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