It’s the LA Dodgers versus the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 28, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- TV Channels: MLB Network®, Spectrum SportsNet LA, Detroit SportsNet
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch LA Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers on August 28, 2026
You can watch the Detroit Tigers take on the LA Dodgers live on DIRECTV on MLB Network®, Spectrum SportsNet LA and Detroit SportsNet on August 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
LA Dodgers (80-54) at Detroit Tigers (62-71) — Game Preview
The LA Dodgers roll into Comerica Park at 80-54, leading the NL West and sitting just three games off the pace in the National League overall, while the Detroit Tigers are 62-71, 17 games back in the American League and eight games behind in the AL Central. Los Angeles also holds the sharper offense in this matchup, hitting .258 as a team with 168 home runs compared to Detroit’s .240 average and 155 home runs.
Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers at the plate with a .300 average, a .372 on-base percentage and a .458 slugging mark, while Shohei Ohtani supplies the power with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs at a .285 clip. Max Muncy has been right behind him, launching 26 home runs of his own with 67 RBIs and a .501 slugging percentage. Detroit’s answer starts with Kevin McGonigle, hitting .278 with a .379 on-base percentage, and catcher Dillon Dingler, who has added 26 home runs and 82 RBIs. Spencer Torkelson adds another power bat with 20 home runs and 63 RBIs, though the Tigers are working around a lengthy injury list as they host the division-leading Dodgers.
Regional Coverage
Spectrum SportsNet LA, Detroit SportsNet
National TV
MLB Network®
League Packages
What Time is the LA Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers Game Today?
The LA Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch LA Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers?
You can watch LA Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers on MLB Network®, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
LA Dodgers Channel on DIRECTV
LA Dodgers games can be seen on Spectrum SportsNet LA (Channel 690).
Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
Detroit Tigers games can be seen on Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663).
Players to Watch: LA Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers
LA Dodgers
Freddie Freeman — 1B. Freeman anchors the Dodgers’ lineup at first base, hitting .300 on the season with a .372 on-base percentage that reflects one of the more patient approaches in the order. His .458 slugging percentage shows he’s doing plenty of damage beyond just making contact, giving Los Angeles a steady presence at the top of the lineup.
Shohei Ohtani — DH. Ohtani supplies the raw power in the middle of the Dodgers’ order as the designated hitter, sitting on 30 home runs and 80 RBIs to go with a .285 average. Few bats in this lineup carry more threat of clearing the fence than his.
Max Muncy — 3B. Max Muncy has quietly put together one of the more productive power seasons on the roster, launching 26 home runs and driving in 67 runs from the third base spot. His .501 slugging percentage is the loudest number in his line, evidence of an approach built around extra-base damage.
Detroit Tigers
Kevin McGonigle — SS. McGonigle has settled in as one of Detroit’s more reliable bats at shortstop, hitting .278 with a .379 on-base percentage that points to a disciplined eye at the plate. His .423 slugging mark adds pop to a Tigers lineup still searching for consistent offense.
Dillon Dingler — C. Dillon Dingler has emerged as one of the most productive bats on Detroit’s roster, launching 26 home runs and driving in 82 runs, both totals ahead of Torkelson’s 20 home runs and 63 RBIs. His .254 average is the only modest number in an otherwise strong offensive season from the catcher spot.
Spencer Torkelson — 1B. Spencer Torkelson gives the Tigers another source of thump at first base, hitting .223 with 20 home runs and 63 RBIs this season backing up a .408 slugging percentage. His .315 on-base percentage points to a patient approach that has helped keep Detroit’s lineup competitive in a difficult season.
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