How to Watch Upcoming Detroit Tigers Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: April 20, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Detroit Tigers this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Detroit enter this stretch at 12-10 (2nd in AL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with MIL @ DET on April 21, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.

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How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Detroit Tigers on April 21, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, Tigers.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, and Tigers.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Brewers.TV
$12.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Detroit Tigers on April 22, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, Tigers.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, and Tigers.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Brewers.TV
$12.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Detroit Tigers on April 23, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:10 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, Tigers.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on ESPN+, MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, and Tigers.TV.

ESPN+
$11.99/mo
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Brewers.TV
$12.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Cincinnati Reds on April 24, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, Tigers.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Tigers.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Cincinnati Reds on April 25, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: FOX, MLB.TV
Free on TV in nationwide: FOX — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch Detroit Tigers vs Cincinnati Reds for free with Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Cincinnati Reds on April 26, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, Tigers.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Tigers.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves on April 28, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, TBS, BravesVision, Gray Media, Tigers.TV
Free on TV in Braves: Gray Media

You can watch Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves for free with DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, YouTube TV, and Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves on April 29, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, BravesVision, Tigers.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, BravesVision App, and Tigers.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
BravesVision App
$14.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves on April 30, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM CDT Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia Week: 18 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, BravesVision, Tigers.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, BravesVision App, and Tigers.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
BravesVision App
$14.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers on May 1, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 18 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network, Tigers.TV

You can watch Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers for free with DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

DirecTV StreamFree for 5 Days
$86.99/mo
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

Recent Detroit Tigers Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry Detroit Tigers Games

Service Price Free Trial
Fubo $73.99/mo Free for 7 Days
DirecTV Stream $86.99/mo Free for 5 Days
Sling TV $45.99/mo No
Hulu with Live TV $82.99/mo Free for 3 Days
Fubo Elite $89.99/mo Free for 7 Days
Sling TV with All Extras $67/mo No
DirecTV Stream Ultimate $109.99/mo Free for 5 Days
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days
MLB.TV $24.99/mo No
Brewers.TV $12.99/mo No
Tigers.TV $12.99/mo No
ESPN+ $11.99/mo No
Reds.TV $12.99/mo No
BravesVision App $14.99/mo No
Free over-the-air No

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Detroit Tigers Game?

To cover every network carrying Detroit Tigers games this season, you'd need 2 services:

Sling TV: $45.99/mo
DirecTV Stream: $86.99/mo
$132.98/mo total

But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:

Fubo — free for 7 days
YouTube TV — free for 7 days
DirecTV Stream — free for 5 days
Hulu with Live TV — free for 3 days

That means you can watch Detroit Tigers for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch Detroit Tigers (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every Detroit Tigers game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $132.98/mo:

That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Detroit Tigers games covered.

Detroit Tigers · MLB
Record: 12-10
2nd in AL Cent

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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