Innovative feature connects fans across Michigan to the Tigers like never before
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, FOX Sports Detroit and the Detroit Tigers today announced that they have partnered to launch FOX Sports Detroit: Tigers On Demand, an innovative feature giving Tigers fans throughout Michigan unprecedented access to complete Tigers game action and related programming anytime they want. FOX Sports Detroit: Tigers On Demand is available at no additional cost to Comcast Digital Cable customers in Michigan starting today.
FOX Sports Detroit: Tigers On Demand provides fans with around-the-clock access on their own televisions to the most recent game telecast, re-aired in its entirety. The game broadcasts will be available On Demand beginning two hours after the end of each contest for a limited period of time.
"With the launch of FOX Sports Detroit: Tigers On Demand, we're bringing our customers across Michigan access to the Tigers like they've never experienced before," said Tom Coughlin, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Michigan Region. "Whether it's being the first provider to offer Tigers games in high definition or using our two-way advanced fiber-optic network to create this new On Demand content, Comcast is committed to keeping our customers at the forefront of innovative television technology and delivering them the best in local sports programming on their schedule."
Additional content currently available at FOX Sports Detroit: Tigers On Demand includes: a selection of baseball memories featuring broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell; the network's acclaimed "Tigers Weekly" special on the late Mark Fidrych titled 'Remembering the Bird,' in memory of the former Tigers pitching phenom; and an installment of "FSN Basement: All-Star Edition" from 2005 featuring lengthy conversations with Tigers legends Al Kaline and George Kell. Also to be included are episodes of "Your Tiger Ticket," a Comcast-exclusive 30-minute program focused on behind-the-scenes stories about the Tigers organization. Comcast, FOX Sports Detroit and the Tigers will collaborate to add additional On Demand content throughout the remainder of the 2009 season and beyond.
"We are excited for our fans to launch Tigers On Demand providing more access to Tigers games, weekly shows and programming thanks to our partners, Comcast and FOX Sports Detroit," said Tigers' Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, Steve Harms. "We are committed to adding value for our fans and this new feature offers Tigers Baseball 24/7."
"FOX Sports Detroit: Tigers On Demand is a great option for busy fans," said Greg Hammaren, Senior Vice President/General Manager, FOX Sports Detroit. "Comcast, FOX Sports Detroit and the Tigers have combined to deliver the absolute best content possible in an innovative way to serve fans and the team.
