Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners: How to watch game 5 of the ALDS

Detroit Tigers head to Seattle with hopes of advancing in playoffs

The Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners on the road Friday in game five of the ALDS. Tonight's game decides who moves on to the ALCS.

(FOX 2) - The Detroit Tigers head to Washington on Friday with hopes of defeating the Seattle Mariners and advancing in the MLB playoffs.

Detroit takes on Seattle at 8 p.m. at T-Mobile Park.

With the series tied 2-2, tonight's game determines who advances to the ALCS.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 08: Gleyber Torres #25 and Javier Báez #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners in game four of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park on October 08, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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How to watch the Detroit Tigers on Friday

Game 5 of the ALDS will air on FOX 2 and stream nationally on the FOX ONE app.

It will also be streamed on the FOX Sports app.

When is the Tigers game?

The first pitch is at 8:08 p.m.

Coverage begins even earlier, though. FOX 2 pre-game coverage starts at 6:30 p.m.

ALDS game 4 recap

When Detroit played Seattle at home Wednesday, they spent nearly five innings with no points.

Heading into the bottom of the fifth, the Tigers were down 3-0 before rallying and tying the score. In the sixth inning, Detroit took control with a homer by Riley Greene.

The Tigers continued to rack up points in the sixth, bringing the score to 7-3 heading into the seventh inning, where Detroit picked up another point while Seattle's score remained stagnant.

Detroit held that lead, finishing 9-3 and forcing game five of the American League Division Series.