It’s the Washington Nationals versus the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 21, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- TV Channels: MLB Washington Nationals, Detroit SportsNet
- Streaming: Nationals.TV, Detroit Tigers – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers on September 21, 2026
You can watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Washington Nationals live on DIRECTV on Nationals.TV, Detroit Tigers – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, MLB Washington Nationals and Detroit SportsNet on September 21, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (73-83) at Detroit Tigers (73-83) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals (73-83) visit the Detroit Tigers (73-83) at Comerica Park with both clubs sporting identical records as the regular season winds down. The Tigers’ pitching staff carries a 3.66 ERA on the year while the Nationals sit at 4.66, a difference that has shaped plenty of these late-season matchups.
Right fielder James Wood anchors the Washington attack, hitting .265 with a .390 on-base percentage and a .513 slugging mark. Shortstop CJ Abrams gives the Nationals another dangerous bat, driving in 99 runs to go with 31 home runs and a .261 average. Detroit counters with left fielder Riley Greene, who is hitting .285 with a .372 OBP and a .484 slugging percentage.
Catcher Dillon Dingler has chipped in 27 home runs and 89 RBIs of his own for the Tigers. Both teams sit well outside playoff position this late in September, with Washington 19 games back in the NL East and Detroit 8 games back in the AL Central.
Regional Coverage
MLB Washington Nationals and Detroit SportsNet
Streaming
Nationals.TV, Detroit Tigers – MLB.TV and Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers on Nationals.TV, Detroit Tigers – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641)
Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663)
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers
Washington Nationals
James Wood — RF. James Wood holds down right field for Washington and is hitting .265 this season with a .390 on-base percentage. His .513 slugging percentage gives the Nationals length at the top of the lineup, and the blend of contact and power makes him a threat in every at-bat this late in the year.
CJ Abrams — SS. CJ Abrams mans shortstop and has driven in 99 runs to go with 31 home runs and a .261 average, doing damage from the middle of Washington’s infield. He’s turned into the club’s primary run producer down the stretch, a power-speed combination that’s uncommon at his position.
Detroit Tigers
Riley Greene — LF. Riley Greene anchors the Tigers’ outfield and is hitting .285 with a .372 on-base percentage this season. His .484 slugging percentage rounds out a complete offensive profile, and he’s been one of the steadier bats in Detroit’s lineup all year.
Dillon Dingler — C. Dillon Dingler has been a power source behind the plate for Detroit, socking 27 home runs and driving in 89 runs this season. His .243 average trails those counting numbers, but the pop he provides from the catcher spot adds a dimension the Tigers lean on in the middle of the order.
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