Detroit Tigers games moving to new platform in 2026

Fans will need to subscribe to a new service to watch Tigers and Red Wings games starting next season.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 4:23pm

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The Detroit Tigers are officially moving their broadcasts from FanDuel Sports Network to MLB Media for the 2026 season, with the Detroit Red Wings also transitioning to MLB Media for the 2026-27 season. This means Tigers and Red Wings fans will no longer be able to watch games on FanDuel Sports Network, but details on the new platform, pricing, and streaming options are still to be determined.

Why it matters

The move away from FanDuel Sports Network comes as the company has faced major financial issues, missing payments to partner teams. This change will impact how Detroit sports fans access their local teams, requiring a new subscription service to watch Tigers and Red Wings games.

The details

The Tigers and Red Wings are both owned by Ilitch Sports and Entertainment (IS+E), which announced the move to MLB Media. While the Red Wings will remain on FanDuel for the 2025-26 season, both teams will transition to the new platform starting in 2026. Fans will be able to watch games through direct-to-consumer streaming and the same cable/satellite options as before, but pricing and specific details have not yet been shared.

  • The Tigers' move to MLB Media will begin with the 2026 season.
  • The Red Wings will remain on FanDuel Sports Network for the 2025-26 season before transitioning to MLB Media in 2026-27.

The players

Ilitch Sports and Entertainment (IS+E)

The parent company that owns the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, which announced the move of the teams' broadcasts to MLB Media.

Main Street Sports Group

The company that owns the regional FanDuel Sports Networks, which has been dealing with major financial issues and missed payments to partner teams, leading to the termination of contracts.

Jason Benetti

The expected play-by-play commentator for Tigers games under the new MLB Media partnership.

Ken Daniels

The legendary Red Wings broadcaster expected to continue in his role under the new partnership.

Mickey Redmond

The legendary Red Wings broadcaster expected to continue in his role under the new partnership.

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What they’re saying

“We have two of the top-rated broadcasts in our respective sports and remain focused on listening to fans about what matters most to them.”

— Ryan Gustafson, President, Ilitch Sports and Entertainment (Detroit Free Press)

What’s next

Ilitch Sports and Entertainment plans to provide more details on the new platform, pricing, and streaming options for Tigers and Red Wings games closer to the start of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The move of Tigers and Red Wings broadcasts to MLB Media represents a significant shift in how Detroit sports fans will access their local teams, requiring a new subscription service and platform. While details are still to be determined, the change highlights the evolving landscape of regional sports broadcasting.