Dodgers vs Tigers: Schedule and where to watch the entire series at Comerica Park
Los Angeles team arrives in Detroit aiming for another victory
The matchup between the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Comerica Park pits two teams experiencing the 2016 MLB season at completely different extremes. The Dodgers arrive in Detroit firmly established among baseball's elite : they occupy second place in the National League and second place overall in the Major Leagues, with a record of 80 wins and 52 losses, only behind the Milwaukee Brewers. They are also the undisputed leaders of the National League West Division, with 656 runs scored and a +150 differential.
On the other side, the Tigers are going through a tough stretch. Detroit is in 23rd place overall and fourth in the American League Central Division , with a 62-71 record. What's striking is their run differential: +70, a number more typical of a contender than a losing team. That contrast—good pitching, but not the results—is the main story of this matchup.
What time does the Dodgers vs Tigers game start?
The first game of the series between L os Angeles and Detroit is scheduled to begin this Friday, August 28, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. ET (5:40 p.m. CT and 3:40 p.m. PT) . The game will be played at Comerica Park in Detroit, which has a capacity of 41,083 fans.
The following games in the series in Detroit will have the following schedules:
Date : Saturday, August 29th
Date : Sunday, August 30th
Where can you watch the entire Dodgers vs Tigers series?
For viewers outside of Detroit and Los Angeles, the broadcast will be available on MLB.tv , as it is for everyone outside the United States. Other ways to watch the upcoming games are:
TV Channel : Detroit SportsNet and SportsNet LA
Streaming : FUBO and MLB.tv
How are the Dodgers and Tigers approaching the series in Detroit?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming into this game in great form. In their last few games, they put together a solid run : a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies on the road and another complete sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates at home, before falling 3-4 to the Atlanta Braves. Their offense is capable of scoring in large numbers and also of winning close games.
Detroit, on the other hand, has been inconsistent and on a downward trend. In their most recent series against the Tampa Bay Rays, they split the results : they lost 1-4, responded with a 4-1 victory, and then were shut out 0-3. Before that, they had suffered a very tough series in Kansas City. The Tigers alternate between tremendous offensive bursts—like the 14-0 sweep of Baltimore, the 13-1 sweep of the Athletics, or the 11-0 sweep of Seattle—and worrying scoring droughts. Inconsistency is their enemy.
What are the possible starting lineups for the Dodgers and Tigers in the upcoming games?
This is where the game gets fascinating. Detroit boasts one of the most feared rotations in baseball , led by ace Tarik Skubal. Alongside him is a stellar starting rotation that includes Framber Valdez, the 43-year-old veteran Justin Verlander, Jack Flaherty, Casey Mize, and prospect Jackson Jobe. The bullpen adds closing experience with names like Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan.
The Dodgers are not to be outdone and perhaps boast the most stellar rotation in the MLB : Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, plus Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Gavin Stone. Their bullpen is equally deep, with Edwin Díaz, Tanner Scott, Blake Treinen, and Evan Phillips providing the necessary depth to secure the late innings.
With this level of arms on both sides, a low-scoring game wouldn't be surprising if the starters dominate ; but both lineups have enough firepower to turn a pitching stumble into a high-scoring afternoon.
