It will be win-or-go-home for both sides when the Detroit Tigers face the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of this AL Wild Card series today. The MLB Playoffs heat up when these teams take the field on Thursday, October 2 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT) with a live broadcast on ESPN, and streaming live on demand.
• You can watch this Guardians vs. Tigers game live for free with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV (free trial) or see more streaming options below.
With their season on the line, Slade Cecconi will be the starter taking the mound for the Guardians while Jack Flaherty will be on the hill as starting pitcher for the Tigers.
What TV channel is the Tigers vs. Guardians MLB playoffs game on today? Is it streaming free anywhere?
What: The Cleveland Guardians face the Detroit Tigers in the American League Wild Card series of the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH
When: A look at this best-of-three game series.
Game 1: Tigers 2, Guardians 1
Game 2: Guardians 6, Tigers 1 | Series tied up at 1-1.
Game 3: Guardians vs. Tigers on Thursday, October 2 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT), ESPN.
TV channel: ESPN, streaming live with ESPN Unlimited.
How to watch streaming live without cable: There are several options to watch this game and more playoff games this season.
You can watch this game live for FREE with DirecTV (free trial) or by signing up for Fubo (free trial).The best deal: If you sign up for ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month), you will get all of the ESPN networks and channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN on ABC, SEC Network+, ACC Network Now and ESPN3.If you already have cable, you can also watch this game live on Watch ESPN with your cable or satellite provider login information.Tigers vs. Guardians spread, latest betting odds
Moneyline: CLE: -115 | DET: +100
Point spread: CLE: -1.5 | DET: +1.5
Over/Under: 7
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