Upcoming Detroit Tigers dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Home dugout or sun at your back? The Tigers trade-off
Every Detroit Tigers seat decision at Comerica Park starts with one trade-off. Seating guides put the Tigers dugout on the third-base side, but that side tends to face the sun at day games. The first-base side, where the visitors sit, keeps the sun behind you. For a night game, sit near the home team. For a summer afternoon, many regulars cross to first base.
- Best for comfort: first-base side, middle rows of the lower bowl.
- Best for watching the Tigers: third-base field seats, ideally under the lights.
- Best value: the upper-deck infield, which is neither steep nor especially high.
- Cheapest: the Skyline sections in the left-field corner.
The park sits at 2100 Woodward Avenue downtown, next to Ford Field. Wikipedia lists capacity at 41,083 since 2018.
Lower bowl, upper deck and the outfield decks
Field level, dugout to dugout
The 100 level wraps the field, with suites above it and the 200 level on top. The seats from one dugout to the other are the premium lower-level buys. Middle rows strike the right balance: close enough to hear the game, high enough to see over the dugout roofs and the netting. The Tiger Den, an enclosed lower-level area with tables, movable chairs and lounge access, fits a client outing better than a fan keeping score.
Outfield seats
The left-field seats overlook the bullpens and rank among the better lower-level values. Kaline's Corner, in right field and named for Al Kaline, is another reasonably priced lower-level option. Above it, Comerica Landing (once called the Pepsi Porch) is a picnic deck between the two bowls with tables, a standing rail and a small bleacher; a 2014 renovation added bars and a fire pit. Groups like it.
Upper deck
Comerica's upper level is gentler than many. From the infield sections you see the full field and the downtown skyline beyond the outfield. Club seats at the front of the upper level, around the infield, are a strong middle ground between price and view. The Skyline sections in the left-field corner cost the least but leave you a long way from the plate.
Where a cheap Tigers ticket can disappoint
- Third-base field seats for an early-afternoon summer start: near the Tigers, but often looking into the sun.
- Corner sections by the foul poles: you face the outfield, not the batter.
- Skyline seats for a first visit: they get you in, but moving up to the infield upper deck transforms the view.
Comerica was built as a pitcher-friendly park. The left-center fence came in before the 2003 season, and center field moved in 10 feet to 412 feet before 2023. Even so, outfield seats see fewer home run balls than at a bandbox, so do not buy them for souvenirs alone.
When Comerica Park fills up
Spring training runs through February and March at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, the club's spring home since 1966. The regular season opens in late March or early April and runs 162 games through late September, with October baseball for qualifying teams.
- Opening Day: Detroit treats it almost like a holiday, downtown fills hours early, and it is the hardest regular-season ticket.
- Division rivals: the Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals visit often, and Cleveland's fans make an easy drive.
- National draws: interleague visits from the Yankees, Red Sox or Cubs lift demand.
- Holiday weekends: Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day, especially with fireworks or giveaways.
- April and September weeknights: the most available dates, if you bring a coat.
Prices rise with the opponent and the weekend. Watch the rest of the downtown calendar too: when the Detroit Lions play at Ford Field, the Detroit Red Wings or Detroit Pistons host at Little Caesars Arena, or a major concert is in town, parking and traffic tighten along with tickets.
People Mover, QLine and Comerica's strict bag rules
Comerica is easy to reach without a car. The Detroit People Mover stops at Grand Circus Park and Broadway, the QLine streetcar stops at Woodward Avenue and Montcalm Street, and FAST and regional bus routes serve the district. Drivers can reserve parking through the team's partner, a good idea on Opening Day or when the neighboring venues have events.
Plan your bag carefully. As of the 2026 season, the team's posted rules, which rank among the strictest in baseball, include:
- Bags: bags, backpacks, purses and clutches are banned except for medical needs. Small single-compartment items under about 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches are fine, and diaper bags up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches are allowed.
- Food and drink: no outside food; one clear plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less is permitted.
- Re-entry: not allowed.
- Gates: open about one hour and 40 minutes before first pitch.
Rules change, so check the Comerica Park information guide before you go. Families should budget time for the carousel and the Ferris wheel with baseball-shaped cars; both charge a small fee per ride, and as of 2026, kids 14 and under ride free on Sundays. Reserved Seat backs every order with guaranteed entry.
Cobb, Kaline and four Detroit championships
The franchise started in 1894 in the minor Western League and became one of the American League's eight charter clubs when the league claimed major league status in 1901. It is the only Western League club still in its original city and the oldest AL team still playing in its first city under its first name. Since 1998 it has played in the AL Central.
The Tigers spent more than a century at Michigan and Trumbull in Corktown, the site of Tiger Stadium, before moving to Comerica Park on April 11, 2000. The new park's southward tilt gives fans behind the plate a view across the outfield to the skyline. Look for the nine tiger statues and the Chevrolet Fountain behind center field. The Foxtown entertainment district is steps away.
- 1907 to 1909: Ty Cobb's arrival brings three pennants in a row.
- 1935 and 1945: the club's first two championships.
- 1968: down three games to one, Detroit rallies past St. Louis, and Mickey Lolich wins three complete games, a feat no pitcher has repeated in a single World Series.
- 1984: a 35 and 5 start, a club-record 104 wins, first place every day of the season and a fourth title.
- 2005: Comerica hosts the All-Star Game.
- 2006: after twelve straight seasons without a winning record, the Tigers win the pennant.
- 2011 to 2014: four division titles in a row, including the 2012 pennant.
Schedules are on the Tigers website.
Frequently asked questions
Which side should I sit on for a Tigers day game?
The first-base side, which keeps the sun behind you. The third-base side is closer to the Tigers dugout but tends to face the sun during afternoon games.
Are upper deck seats at Comerica Park any good?
Yes, especially around the infield. The upper deck is not especially steep or high, and it looks out over the field to the downtown skyline.
What is Comerica Landing?
A picnic deck in right field between the two seating bowls, formerly called the Pepsi Porch. It has tables, a standing rail and a small bleacher, plus bars and a fire pit added in 2014.
Can I bring a purse into Comerica Park?
As of the 2026 season, purses and clutches are not allowed except for medical needs. Only small single-compartment items under about 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches and diaper bags are permitted, so check the current guide before you go.
Where do the Tigers hold spring training?
At Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, their spring home since 1966.
How many championships have the Tigers won?
Four World Series titles, in 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984, along with eleven AL pennants.