Detroit Tigers and Red Wings Forge Broadcast Partnership with MLB

Why this matters: This partnership addresses the uncertainty in regional sports broadcasting, ensuring fans can reliably watch their favorite teams. It also reflects a growing trend of MLB taking greater control over local broadcasts.

The Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings' new broadcast partnership with MLB marks a significant shift in how local games will be distributed. With the uncertainty surrounding regional sports networks, this move ensures that fans throughout Michigan will have consistent access to games via cable, satellite, and streaming options.

The Tigers' games will be produced and distributed by MLB, a model already in place for several other teams. This includes handling broadcast production, negotiating distribution agreements, and operating a direct-to-consumer streaming product, similar to the Cardinals.TV streaming subscription which costs $99.99 for the full season or $19.99 per month.

The Red Wings' broadcast production will be handled by Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, with MLB assisting in the production process. The broadcast team of Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond are expected to continue leading Red Wings telecasts. Red Wings games are expected to be carried on Sports Detroit through the end of the current season.

This partnership follows the Detroit Tigers' departure from FanDuel Sports Network, along with eight other teams leaving Main Street Sports Group. This move aligns the Tigers with MLB Media, potentially leading to a more stable and widely accessible broadcasting platform.

Yes, the partnership ensures games will be available through cable, satellite, and streaming services.

Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson are expected to return as play-by-play announcers.

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment will handle production, with MLB assisting. Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond are expected to continue leading Red Wings telecasts.

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