It’s the Detroit Tigers versus the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 7, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:15 PM ET
- Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- TV Channels: MLB Network®, Detroit SportsNet and NBC Sports Bay Area
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants on August 7, 2026
You can watch the San Francisco Giants take on the Detroit Tigers live on DIRECTV on MLB Network®, Detroit SportsNet and NBC Sports Bay Area on August 7, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.
Detroit Tigers (56-59) at San Francisco Giants (48-67) — Game Preview
The Detroit Tigers (56-59), sitting 3.5 games back in the AL Central, visit Oracle Park today to face a San Francisco Giants club (48-67) that trails the NL West by 21 games. San Francisco’s pitching staff carries a 4.38 ERA as a team while Detroit’s arms have been sharper across the roster at 3.53. Dillon Dingler has emerged as Detroit’s primary power source, hitting .278 with 26 home runs and a team-high 78 RBIs from behind the plate.
San Francisco counters with Rafael Devers at first base, who has launched 23 home runs and driven in 62 runs this season, though his .248 average sits below Dingler’s .278 mark. San Francisco’s Jung Hoo Lee brings the highest average in tonight’s matchup at .303, well up on Detroit shortstop Kevin McGonigle’s .284. Detroit remains in the American League Wild Card race, sitting just 1.0 game out of a playoff spot, while San Francisco’s rebuilding season continues well out of postseason contention.
Regional Coverage
Detroit SportsNet, NBC Sports Bay Area
National TV
MLB Network®
League Packages
What Time is the Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants Game Today?
The Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants game starts at 10:15 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants?
You can watch Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants on your local regional sports network, MLB Network® and MLB Extra Innings®.
Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants Channel on DIRECTV
Detroit airs locally on Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663).
San Francisco Giants Channel on DIRECTV
San Francisco airs locally on NBC Sports Bay Area (Channel 696).
Players to Watch: Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants
Detroit Tigers
Dillon Dingler — C. Dillon Dingler has developed into one of Detroit’s most productive hitters this season, batting .278 with 26 home runs and 78 RBIs from behind the plate. The Tigers lean on his bat for pop at a position more often valued for defense than production.
Kevin McGonigle — SS. Kevin McGonigle anchors the left side of Detroit’s infield while hitting .284 with a .391 on-base percentage. His .431 slugging percentage adds pop from the shortstop spot, rounding out a complete offensive profile.
San Francisco Giants
Rafael Devers — 1B. Rafael Devers has provided the bulk of San Francisco’s power from first base, hitting 23 home runs and driving in 62 runs this season. His .248 average sits below Dingler’s .278, though the power production keeps him at the center of the Giants’ lineup.
Jung Hoo Lee — RF. Jung Hoo Lee carries the highest average in tonight’s matchup at .303, well ahead of Kevin McGonigle’s .284 for Detroit. He pairs that average with a .449 slugging percentage, giving San Francisco a table-setter capable of driving the ball into the gaps from right field.
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