Detroit — The Tigers are back on national television and streaming on Sunday, May 10.
That means Sunday night’s series finale between the Tigers and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium will not be broadcast on Detroit SportsNet. Here’s how you can watch the game:
What channel will the Tigers vs. Royals game be on?
- First pitch: 7:20 p.m. Sunday
- TV/streaming: NBCSN, Peacock
- Radio: 97.1
Tigers play-by-play man Jason Benetti, the new voice of “Sunday Night Baseball” on NBC, is on the call for the game, and he’ll be joined in the broadcast booth by Tigers Detroit SportsNet analyst Andy Dirks and Royals television analyst Eric Hosmer. Adam Ottavino will provide “Inside the Pitch” commentary.
This will be the Tigers’ sixth appearance on national TV this season, and third in NBC’s “Sunday Night Baseball” slot. They are 2-3 on national TV so far in 2026:
How have the Tigers done on national TV in 2026?
- Sunday, April 5: Lost to Cardinals, 5-3 (Peacock)
- Friday, April 17: Lost to Red Sox, 1-0 in 10 innings (Apple TV)
- Saturday, April 26: Lost to Reds, 9-2 (Fox)
- Saturday, May 2: Defeated Rangers, 5-1 (Fox)
- Sunday, May 3: Defeated Rangers, 7-1 (Peacock)
The Tigers dropped their fifth straight game on Saturday, May 9, losing to the Royals, 5-1. You can read The News’ Tony Paul’s daily “One thing I loved, one thing I didn’t” about the game HERE.
The Tigers are 18-22. The Royals are 19-21.
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