The MLB postseason begins Tuesday, but Fenway Park should have a playoff atmosphere this weekend as the Red Sox and Tigers jockey for position in the American League field.
Seeding and possibly even survival are on the line as Boston tries to solidify its AL wild card spot and the Tigers look to ward off a historic collapse by securing a postseason spot that wouldn't have been in question up until a few days ago.
At least one of these teams will finish the weekend with a spot in the playoff bracket, as Houston is the only other AL contender still alive, but a sweep by Boston or Detroit could end the other's season in heartbreaking fashion.
Here's how to tune in to all the games with the 2025 MLB regular season coming down to the wire:
Where to watch Red Sox vs. Tigers today
- TV channel: MLB Network (Saturday), NESN, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit
- Live stream: Apple TV+ (Friday), Fubo (Saturday, Sunday)
The series opener will air exclusively on Apple TV+, wrapping up the streaming service's "Friday Night Baseball" package for the year.
The Saturday and Sunday games are set for regional broadcasts on NESN and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, with MLB Network set to air Saturday's game to the rest of the country as well. Sunday's finale could also be picked up on national television, but that schedule is still to be determined.
Fans can stream the Saturday and Sunday games live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers so you can try the service before you buy.
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Red Sox vs. Tigers series schedule
| Date | Scheduled starters | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Sept. 26 | Harrison (BOS) vs. Mize (DET) | 7:10 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| Sat., Sept. 27 | Early (BOS) vs. TBD (DET) | 4:10 p.m. | MLBN, NESN, FDSN Detroit, Fubo |
| Sun.., Sept. 28 | TBD (BOS) vs. Skubal (DET) | 3:05 p.m. | NESN, FDSN Detroit, Fubo |
Red Sox vs. Tigers radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Listen to all three Red Sox vs. Tigers games live on SiriusXM.
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MLB postseason picture 2025
Here's how the relevant standings look for the Red Sox and Tigers entering play Friday. The top three Wild Card teams make the postseason.
AL Wild Card standings
| Team | W-L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees* | 91-68 | .572 | +5.0 |
| Red Sox | 87-72 | .547 | +1.0 |
| Tigers | 86-73 | .541 | — |
| Astros | 85-74 | .535 | -1.0 |
* Clinched postseason berth
MORE: AL Wild Card standings, explained
AL Central standings
| Team | W-L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians^ | 86-73 | .541 | — |
| Tigers | 86-73 | .541 | — |
| Royals | 80-79 | .503 | 6.0 |
| Twins | 69-90 | .434 | 17.0 |
| White Sox | 58-101 | .365 | 28 |
^ Guardians hold tiebreaker advantage for division title
AL East standings
| Team | W-L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays* | 91-68 | .572 | — |
| Yankees* | 91-68 | .572 | — |
| Red Sox | 87-72 | .547 | 4.0 |
| Rays | 77-82 | .484 | 14.0 |
| Orioles | 75-84 | .472 | 16.0 |
* Clinched postseason berth