Detroit Tigers Unveil 2026 Regular Season Schedule

Tigers to open season on the road, return home for home opener against Cardinals

Feb. 21, 2026 at 4:35pm

The Detroit Tigers have announced their full 162-game schedule for the 2026 regular season. The team will start the year on the road with a three-game series against the San Diego Padres, followed by three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, before returning home to Comerica Park for their home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 3.

Why it matters

The Tigers' 2026 schedule provides fans with a glimpse of the team's upcoming season and the key matchups they will face. Opening the year on the West Coast continues a recent trend for the Tigers, while their home opener against the Cardinals is a marquee early-season game.

The details

The Tigers' 2026 regular season schedule features 162 games, including 16 national TV appearances. After the opening road trip, the Tigers will host the Cardinals, Twins, Marlins, Royals, and other opponents at Comerica Park in the season's first month. Notable stretches include a 12-game road trip to the Mets, Royals, and Orioles in May, and a late-season homestand against the Dodgers, Twins, Guardians, and Rockies.

  • The Tigers will open the 2026 season on the road against the San Diego Padres from March 26-28.
  • The Tigers' home opener at Comerica Park is scheduled for April 3 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • The Tigers will play 16 nationally televised games during the 2026 regular season.

The players

Detroit Tigers

A Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, that plays in the American League Central division.

San Diego Padres

A Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California, that plays in the National League West division.

Arizona Diamondbacks

A Major League Baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, that plays in the National League West division.

St. Louis Cardinals

A Major League Baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri, that plays in the National League Central division.

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What’s next

Fans can look forward to the Tigers' home opener against the Cardinals on April 3, as well as the team's 16 nationally televised games throughout the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Tigers' 2026 schedule features a mix of familiar opponents and intriguing matchups, as the team looks to build on its recent success and compete for a postseason berth in the American League Central division.