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Detroit is one of the few remaining cities with active franchises in all four major North American sports leagues. Covering all of them on cable costs $90–$120/month. PlayMaxTV delivers every Lions, Red Wings, Tigers, and Pistons game over your existing internet — plans from $20/month with a free 24-hour trial.
Detroit is one of only a handful of US cities with professional franchises in all four major sports — NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. Watching all of them through a traditional cable package means paying for Spectrum or Xfinity bundles that run $90–$120/month before internet and equipment fees.
The collapse of Bally Sports Detroit (part of the FanDuel Sports Networks bankruptcy in 2026) made the situation worse. Local Red Wings and Tigers game broadcasts were disrupted mid-season as the regional sports network went dark, leaving cable subscribers paying full price for a degraded service.
PlayMaxTV offers Detroit sports fans a complete alternative — all national sports networks over your existing internet connection, with no cable box and no annual contract.
After years of rebuilding, the Lions are a legitimate Super Bowl contender in 2026. Their games air on Fox (most NFC North games), CBS, ESPN, NBC, and NFL Network. PlayMaxTV includes all five broadcasters plus NFL RedZone — so you get every Lions snap from preseason through the playoffs.
Post-Bally Sports Detroit, Red Wings national games on ESPN and TNT are the primary viewing option for cord-cutters. NHL Network carries additional Red Wings coverage throughout the season. PlayMaxTV covers all three, ensuring you don't miss a game whether it's a nationally televised matchup or an NHL Network broadcast.
Tigers national games appear on ESPN, Fox, TBS, and MLB Network across the 162-game season. With Bally Sports Detroit gone, these national broadcasts are now the most reliable way to watch the Tigers. PlayMaxTV includes all MLB national broadcasters in every plan.
The Pistons broadcast nationally on ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. PlayMaxTV carries all three, plus ABC for the NBA Finals. As Detroit's young core continues to develop, you won't miss any nationally televised Pistons games through PlayMaxTV.
| Service | Monthly Cost | Local RSN | All Sports Nets | 4K | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayMaxTV | From $20 | N/A (RSN gone) | ✅ All nationals | ✅ Yes | ❌ None |
| Spectrum / Xfinity | $90–$120+ | ⚠️ In flux | ✅ Most | ⚠️ Some | ✅ 1–2 year |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ None |
| Hulu Live TV | $82.99 | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ No | ❌ None |
| DirecTV Stream | $84.99+ | ⚠️ In flux | ✅ Most | ⚠️ Some | ✅ 2 year |
PlayMaxTV carries ESPN, TNT, and NHL Network for Red Wings games, and ESPN, Fox, TBS, and MLB Network for Tigers games — all nationally broadcast games are accessible without a local RSN.
Yes. Every national broadcaster for Lions (NFL), Red Wings (NHL), Tigers (MLB), and Pistons (NBA) is included in every PlayMaxTV plan.
Yes. PlayMaxTV streams over any broadband connection, fully compatible with Spectrum, Xfinity, AT&T, and all other ISPs in the Detroit metro area.
Yes. Big Ten Network, ESPN, ABC, Fox, and FS1 — all included in PlayMaxTV — carry Michigan Wolverines football, basketball, and other college sports.
Yes — 24-hour free trial, full channel access, no credit card required.
Lions, Red Wings, Tigers, Pistons — plus 25,000+ other channels. PlayMaxTV costs less than one month of cable and requires no annual contract.
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