Trending Now - Tigers Unveil Detroit Sportsnet for Sports Broadcasting

WHO:

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment (owners of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings)

Ryan Gustafson (president and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment)

Jason Beck (senior reporter for MLB.com)

Wenceel Pérez (Tigers outfielder)

A.J. Hinch (Tigers manager)

Framber Valdez (Tigers pitcher)

Riley Greene (Tigers All-Star)

Tarik Skubal (Tigers pitcher)

Major League Baseball (MLB)

WHAT:

Launch of Detroit SportsNet, a regional sports network for broadcasting Tigers and Red Wings games

Subscription cost: $19.99 per month or $189.99 per year

Free trial period for subscriptions until April 1, 2026, including the first five games of the regular season

Tigers games will be streamed through the MLB App and available on cable, satellite, and streaming providers

Select Tigers Spring Training games will be available for free streaming

MLB will produce and distribute local television broadcasts for the Tigers and Red Wings

Tigers terminated their deal with Main Street Sports Group in January 2026 due to missed payments

Tarik Skubal's arbitration award: $32 million for the 2026 season

WHERE:

Detroit, Michigan

Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

MLB App (streaming platform)

WHEN:

Announcement of Detroit SportsNet on Monday, February 28, 2026

Free trial period ends on April 1, 2026

Opening Day for the Tigers on March 26, 2026

Two-game series in the Dominican Republic on March 3-4, 2026

WHY:

To provide fans with a consistent, year-round outlet to watch Tigers baseball and Red Wings hockey amid uncertainty in regional sports broadcasting

To address the financial difficulties faced by Main Street Sports Group, which affected broadcasting rights payments

HOW:

Detroit SportsNet will be powered by MLB, allowing for direct-to-customer streaming with no blackouts

The broadcasts will feature familiar play-by-play voices and analysts from previous seasons

QUOTES:

“Given recent uncertainty throughout the regional sports broadcasting industry, we recognize the importance of providing fans with a consistent, year-round outlet to watch Tigers baseball and Red Wings hockey,” said Ryan Gustafson.

“I think it's going to be one of my top moments in baseball, representing the Tigers in the D.R.,” said Wenceel Pérez.

“It's literally an All-Star team,” said Riley Greene regarding the Dominican Republic team.

In a significant move for local sports fans, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announced the launch of Detroit SportsNet, a new regional sports network dedicated to broadcasting Tigers and Red Wings games, with subscriptions priced at $19.99 per month or $189.99 per year, and a free trial period available until April 1, 2026. The network aims to provide a consistent viewing experience amid recent challenges in regional sports broadcasting, and will feature familiar play-by-play voices and analysts, along with streaming options through the MLB App and various cable and satellite providers. As the Tigers prepare for their opening day on March 26, 2026, outfielder Wenceel Pérez expressed excitement about representing the team in the Dominican Republic, saying, “I think it's going to be one of my top moments in baseball.”