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

Last updated: May 11, 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 19-22 (3rd in AL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with DET @ NYM on May 12, 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 Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets on May 12, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York Week: 19 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, SNY

You can watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets on May 13, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York Week: 19 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, SNY

You can watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets on May 14, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM CDT Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, SNY

You can watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers on May 15, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: Apple TV

No streaming platforms currently listed for Apple TV.

How to Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers on May 16, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:10 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, Sportsnet, TVA

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

ESPN+
$11.99/mo
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo
Sportsnet NOW
$14.99/mo
TVA+
$19.99/mo

How to Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers on May 17, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, Sportsnet, TVA, Sportsnet One

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

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo
Sportsnet NOW
$14.99/mo
TVA+
$19.99/mo
Sportsnet NOW
$14.99/mo

How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers on May 18, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, FS1, Tigers.TV, CLEGuardians.TV

You can watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers for free with Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers on May 19, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Tigers.TV

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

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

How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers on May 20, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 20 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Tigers.TV

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

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

How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers on May 21, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM CDT Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan Week: 21 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, Tigers.TV

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

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
CLEGuardians.TV
$12.99/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
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days
MLB.TV $24.99/mo No
Tigers.TV $12.99/mo No
ESPN+ $11.99/mo No
Sportsnet NOW $14.99/mo No
TVA+ $19.99/mo No
Sportsnet NOW $14.99/mo No
CLEGuardians.TV $12.99/mo 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 1 service:

Fubo: $73.99/mo
$73.99/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

That means you can watch Detroit Tigers for 19 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 1 service at $73.99/mo:

Detroit Tigers · MLB
Record: 19-22
3rd in AL Cent

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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