Pirates vs. Tigers tonight: time, TV and free streams
Pirates Tigers open the final 2026 MLB series tonight at 6:40 p.m. ET at Comerica Park in Detroit. Pittsburgh sends Bubba Chandler against Detroit's Jackson Jobe. Catch the game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh or Detroit SportsNet, or stream Detroit SportsNet with free trials on Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
Key Takeaways
- First pitch is Friday, Sept. 25, at 6:40 p.m. ET at Comerica Park.
- Bubba Chandler (8-9, 4.34 ERA) faces Jackson Jobe (2-3, 3.98 ERA).
- TV includes Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Detroit SportsNet; radio is on KDKA AM/FM.
- New Fubo and DirecTV Stream customers can use free trials to stream Detroit SportsNet.
- The three-game set closes the 2026 season; Detroit is already out of the postseason.
What time do the Pirates play the Tigers tonight?
The Pirates visit the Tigers at 6:40 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 25, at Comerica Park in Detroit. It is game 160 of Pittsburgh's season and the opener of a three-game series that wraps the year.
Saturday's game is set for 1:10 p.m. ET, and Sunday's finale is at 3:10 p.m. ET, according to MLive's series guide.
Who is pitching in the Pirates Tigers matchup?
Pittsburgh will start Bubba Chandler in his 30th outing of the year. Chandler is 8-9 with a 4.34 ERA over 151.1 innings. In his last start against Kansas City, he went four innings, allowed eight hits and three earned runs, and the Bucs still won 6-5. Pittsburgh has won each of his last three appearances.
Detroit counters with Jackson Jobe, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 MLB draft. Jobe is 2-3 with a 3.98 ERA in eight starts this season. On Sept. 19 against the White Sox, he threw six innings, allowed four hits and three runs, and took a 3-1 loss.
How can you watch Pirates vs. Tigers for free?
Local broadcasts include Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Detroit SportsNet, with radio coverage on KDKA AM/FM. All three games of the series air on Detroit SportsNet.
Tigers fans can stream Detroit SportsNet through Fubo and DirecTV Stream. Both services offer free trials and first-month discounts for new customers. For more alerts like this one, browse our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
The Tigers were eliminated from postseason contention after an 8-1 loss to the White Sox last weekend, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2023. Injuries, including setbacks involving Jobe, helped derail a highly touted season. Saturday still carries extra weight: Justin Verlander is scheduled for the final start of his career before retiring.