Detroit Tigers and Red Wings Owners Launch Detroit SportsNet

New regional sports network will broadcast games for both teams.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 1:47pm

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The owners of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings have announced the creation of a new regional sports network called Detroit SportsNet. The network will be responsible for broadcasting games for both the Tigers and Red Wings, providing fans in the Detroit area with a dedicated channel to watch their favorite local teams.

Why it matters

The launch of Detroit SportsNet represents a strategic move by the owners of the Tigers and Red Wings to take more control over the broadcasting of their games. This will allow them to keep a larger share of the media rights revenue and provide a more tailored viewing experience for fans in the Detroit market.

The details

Detroit SportsNet will be owned and operated by the Ilitch Organization, which owns both the Tigers and Red Wings. The new network will replace the teams' current broadcast deals with Fox Sports Detroit. Detroit SportsNet plans to air all regular season games for both teams, as well as pre-and post-game coverage.

  • Detroit SportsNet is set to launch in time for the 2026 MLB and NHL seasons.

The players

Ilitch Organization

The parent company that owns the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, and is now launching the new Detroit SportsNet regional sports network.

Detroit Tigers

The Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan that will have its games broadcast on the new Detroit SportsNet.

Detroit Red Wings

The National Hockey League team based in Detroit, Michigan that will have its games broadcast on the new Detroit SportsNet.

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What they’re saying

“This new network will allow us to provide our passionate fans with an enhanced viewing experience and bring them closer to the teams they love.”

— Christopher Ilitch, President and CEO, Ilitch Organization (Detroit Free Press)

What’s next

Detroit SportsNet is expected to announce additional programming details and talent hires in the coming months ahead of its launch.

The takeaway

The creation of Detroit SportsNet represents a strategic move by the Ilitch Organization to take more control over the broadcasting of its professional sports teams, allowing it to keep a larger share of media rights revenue and provide a more tailored viewing experience for fans in the Detroit area.