Comic-style illustration of Tarik Skubal in Detroit Tigers grey road jersey number 29 with geometric light streaks effect and blurred stadium crowd background

MLB Game Guide

How to Watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs Detroit Tigers — MLB Game Guide

Updated August 27, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers 80-53

Detroit Tigers 62-71

Start Time 6:40 PM ET

Date Friday, August 28, 2026

TV Channel MLB.TV, SportsNet LA, Tigers.TV

Venue Comerica Park

The first-place Dodgers (80-53) visit Comerica Park to face a Tigers squad (62-71) that has lost four of its last five. Los Angeles features the majors’ top offense, but Detroit counters with a resurgent pitching staff led by Tarik Skubal. This interleague matchup also marks the return of former Tiger J.D. Martinez to Detroit in a Dodgers uniform.

How to Watch

TV: MLB.TV, SportsNet LA, Tigers.TV

Start Time: 6:40 PM ET

Venue: Comerica Park

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