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Detroit SportsNet Announced as New Broadcast Home for Tigers, Red Wings

Mar 3, 2026 | 10:38 AM

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March 3, 2026 ~ President & CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Ryan Gustafson breaks down the launch of Detroit SportsNet — the new year‑round broadcast home for the Tigers and Red Wings. Why now? What changes for fans? And how DSN reshapes sports media in Detroit.

DETROIT, MICH. ~ Instead of FanDuel Sports Network, the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings will have a broadcast new home called Detroit SportsNet for the start of the 2026-2027 season. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment released new details about the platform on Monday, including streaming pricing. The in-market streaming option offers coverage of games for both teams yearly, and is priced at $189.99. The MLB App will serve as the new platform for streaming Tigers’ games. According to the press release, the TV channel is expected to be added to satellite and cable services across Michigan.

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