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In a city where the sports heartbeat is growing louder by the day, Jason Benetti is stepping into yet another spotlight — this time with the Detroit Lions.
For those who know Benetti, this move might feel like a natural evolution. Already the TV voice of the Detroit Tigers and a key play-by-play man for Fox’s college football coverage, he’s no stranger to Detroit’s surging sports momentum. But his latest gig? Joining the Lions’ preseason television booth, alongside former Lions lineman and radio staple T.J. Lang.
And let’s be honest — this isn’t just another broadcasting assignment. It’s a reflection of something bigger brewing in Motown.
“Detroit’s Sports Tide Is Rising”
Benetti put it best himself:
“Detroit’s sports tide is rising and lifting all boats.”
The quote hits differently when you look at what’s happening in the city. From packed Comerica Park crowds to a newfound optimism around the Lions (yes, the Lions), Detroit is showing up and showing out for its teams.
Benetti saw it firsthand last Thanksgiving when he called the Lions vs. Bears game for Westwood One radio — an electric experience that clearly left an impression. Now, he gets to live it from inside the Lions family, if only for a few August games.
A Mic That Moves Across Sports
Benetti isn’t new to football — or adaptability. He’s been everywhere:
- Called NFL games for Fox since 2022
- Filled in for Joe Davis during MLB postseason
- Covered games for Westwood One, both in MLB and NFL
- And now, balancing Tigers baseball with a side of Lions football
It’s a wild calendar, no doubt. But if there’s a broadcaster with the range and rhythm to pull it off, it’s Benetti.
“I’m grateful to the Lions and [Detroit Lions Director of Broadcasting] Carl Moll for the opportunity… and to the Tigers for their willingness to have me cross the street for a few games in August,” Benetti added.
“Cross the street” — because in Detroit, Comerica Park and Ford Field really are that close. And now, so are the Tigers’ and Lions’ broadcast booths.
A Voice for the City’s Next Chapter
There’s something poetic about Benetti’s journey. After leaving the White Sox booth, he embraced a fresh start in Detroit. Now, he’s becoming a multi-sport storyteller for a fanbase that’s hungry — not just for wins, but for narratives that feel like their own.
In the age of crossover commentary, Benetti is proving that a good voice doesn’t just call plays — it connects. Between baseball and football, old fans and new believers, summer cheers and fall roars.
And if Detroit really is rising? Then Jason Benetti is one of the voices helping lift it higher.