Owners of Tigers, Red Wings create regional sports network DETROIT -- The owners of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings have established a regional sports network to broadcast their games, marking a significant development in the local sports media landscape. The initiative was announced by Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, the parent company of both franchises, on Monday. The new network, named Detroit SportsNet, will provide coverage for Tigers games this season and Red Wings games in the upcoming season through cable, satellite, and in-market streaming platforms. The move comes as part of a broader strategy to secure broadcasting rights and expand the reach of the teams' content. Last month, the Tigers announced that their local television broadcasts would be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball for the current season, alongside Red Wings games. However, the Tigers and Red Wings have also retained their own broadcasting arrangements, with Red Wings games set to continue on Sports Detroit through the end of the season. This development follows a trend among professional sports teams to diversify their media partnerships. The Tigers, along with other franchises, previously terminated their deal with Main Street Sports Group, the operator of regional Sports Network stations, after the company failed to make scheduled rights payments. The decision to create Detroit SportsNet reflects a proactive approach to maintaining control over their broadcast rights and ensuring continued revenue streams. The new network is expected to enhance the viewing experience for fans by offering exclusive coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and real-time updates.#detroit_tigers #red_wings #ilitch_sports_entertainment #detroit_sportsnet #sports_detroit
Detroit SportsNet Launches as New Broadcast Home for Tigers and Red Wings Ilitch Sports + Entertainment has launched Detroit SportsNet (DSN), a year-round platform offering live coverage of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings. The service provides flexible viewing options through cable/satellite TV packages and in-market streaming, allowing fans to watch all locally televised Tigers games starting this season and Red Wings matches beginning in the 2026-27 season. Fans can access in-market streaming subscriptions via Tigers.com/detroitsportsnet or DetroitRedWings.com/detroitsportsnet. The subscription model includes monthly and annual plans, with the annual option offering a 20% discount over 12 months. A special introductory trial is available for those signing up by March 22, allowing free access to Tigers baseball until April 1, including Opening Day in San Diego. Subscribers who opt for the annual plan can combine this offer with the existing discount to watch Tigers games for the full 2026 season and a significant portion of Red Wings games before renewal on April 1, 2027. The MLB App serves as the new streaming home for Tigers baseball, offering access to highlights, statistics, and news across multiple platforms. Details about streaming Red Wings games for the 2026-27 season will be shared later this summer. Discussions with cable/satellite providers are ongoing, with a list of available distributors and channel assignments to be announced once agreements are finalized. The Tigers’ broadcast team, led by Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson on play-by-play, features analysts Andy Dirks and Dan Petry. The team is regarded as one of baseball’s top broadcasts, having driven record viewership during the 2025 season.#detroit_tigers #detroit_red_wings #fan_duel_sports_network #ilitch_sports_entertainment #detroit_sportsnet
Detroit SportsNet Becomes New Home for Tigers and Red Wings Games Starting in the 2026 season, the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings will broadcast their games exclusively on Detroit SportsNet, a new platform announced by Ilitch Sports + Entertainment on March 2. This marks a significant shift in how fans will access local coverage of both teams, with Tigers games airing on the platform beginning in 2026 and Red Wings games launching in the 2026-27 season. The service will offer year-round streaming access within Michigan, with a dedicated television channel expected to be added to cable and satellite packages. Detroit SportsNet, powered by Major League Baseball, will provide fans with a consistent viewing option amid uncertainty in the regional sports broadcasting industry. Subscriptions to the service are priced at $19.99 per month or $189.99 annually, offering a 20% discount over 12 months. Early subscribers who sign up by March 22 can take advantage of a promotional offer, gaining free access to Tigers games until April 1, which includes Opening Day on March 26. For the 2026 season, Tigers games will be streamed via the MLB app, available on web, mobile, and TV platforms. Red Wings games, however, will require a separate streaming service, details of which will be announced in the coming months. Fans will not have access to a single app for both teams, as the platforms for each will operate independently. The transition also affects the timing of broadcasts. For about two weeks in early 2026, fans will need to pay separately for Tigers and Red Wings games due to the gap between the end of the Red Wings’ 2025-26 season and the start of the Tigers’ 2026 season.#detroit_tigers #mlb #detroit_red_wings #detroit_pistons #ilitch_sports_entertainment
