Detroit Tigers Stadium

The Detroit Tigers have achieved significant progress in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL). They have won the World Series Championships four times so far. Besides this, they have also won the AL East Division Championships three times and the AL Central Division Championships four times till now. They have also achieved the AL pennant a staggering 11 times. Moreover, the Detroit Tigers are the oldest rivals of the Chicago Red Sox in the league.

The current owners of the Detroit Tigers are Ilitch Holdings, Inc. Scott Harris serves as President of baseball operations while Jeff Greenberg performs the role of the General Manager of the team. A.J. Hinch is continuing with his role of serving as the manager for the team. In the 2023 MLB season, the team ranked #2 in AL Central Division with a record of 78-84-0.

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What is the name of the Detroit Tigers Stadium?

Comerica Park is the official stadium for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB) as per the MLB official site. Also going by the nickname of “Tiger’s Den”, it is based in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The team has been using this stadium for their home games since 2000.

Comerica Park’s History/ Comerica Park Construction and Cost

Tiger Stadium, the former home for the Detroit Tigers reached its modernization limit in the mid-1990s. The team was no longer finding it suitable for their games. Therefore, they started searching for a new baseball stadium in the mid-1990s. Construction of the new stadium started on October 29, 1997, as part of the Downtown Detroit Revival plan. Comerica Bank in December 1998, purchased the naming rights for the stadium for 30 years for $66 million as per Baseball In Stadiums. Hence, it was named Comerica Field. Additionally, Ford Field, an indoor stadium was also constructed next to Comerica Park. The new stadium was opened to the public on April 11, 2020, with the first game happening on the same date.

Comerica Park is notable for having one of the best architectural designs among MLB baseball stadiums. There is a giant tiger sculpture of 15 feet that welcomes the fans at the entrance to the stadium. It also has eight other prowling tiger statues located at different parts throughout the stadium. The scoreboard of the stadium is also unique in that it has two big cat statues in it. The stadium also has a monument park with statues honoring legendary players of the team like Ty Cobb, Al Kaline, Hal Newhouser, Hank Greenburg, Charlie Gehringer, and Willie Horton. The stadium underwent a $14 million renovation in 2014 that included the addition of lounge chairs, more seats, a fire pit, high-top tables, and a bar on the porch.

The concessions area of the stadium makes it one of the most demanded dining places in the city. Notable restaurants and bars here include The Big Cat Food Court, The Beer Hall, and Brushfire Grill, which is an open area along with a fountain. The Tiger Club allows the fans to play different games while also enjoying an excellent view of the field. An important attraction of the stadium is the liquid fireworks display with lights and music on the centerfield after home runs by the Detroit Tigers or after notable moments during games. The merchandise shop also has different kinds of souvenirs for the fans. Lastly, There is a beautifully hand-painted carousel with 30 tigers and 2 chariots which can be used by fans in wheelchairs.

The field has been created using Kentucky Bluegrass. The left field is 342 feet and the left center field is 370 feet. The right field is 330 feet and the right center field is 365 feet. The center field is 412 feet.

The construction of Comerica Park cost $300 million in 2000, which was equal to $510 million as of 2022. It was constructed by Populous, SmithGroup, and Rockwell Group.

Comerica Park’s Capacity

Comerica Park can support 41,083 fans as of 2024. However, it saw a record attendance of 45,280 fans on July 26, 2008, during a Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox game. Unfortunately, the Detroit Tigers lost to the Chicago White Sox 6-7.

This is a look at Comerica Park’s capacity from the beginning till now:

Comerica Park Seating Chart

The following is the seating chart for fans for a baseball game at Comerica Park as per the MLB official site:

The Detroit Tigers have arranged netting to protect their fans at Comerica Park. Netting is available from Section 116 to Section 142. It provides a better view particularly from behind the home plate. Despite this, fans seated in these sections might still be injured by bats, bat fragments, or balls thrown or hit. The fans are responsible for any injuries received during the games.

What is the parking cost at Comerica Park? Parking Map

The Detroit Tigers have not provided a parking map for their fans themselves, but they have provided detailed parking information as per the MLB official site. The team has partnered with ParkWhiz to ensure that the fans can successfully park their vehicles at the stadium. Parking types include General Parking, Reserved Parking, ADA/Disabled, Oversized Vehicle Parking, shuttles, group buses, and limousines. The parking prices vary according to the game and the type of parking. Fans can use ParkWhiz to choose their preferred parking options. However, in case a game is canceled or postponed, refunds are applicable for only up to 48 hours. For premium ticket holders, the ticket will be automatically updated to the next date of the game.

Comerica Park’s Notable Events

As the home stadium for the Detroit Tigers, Comerica Park has had several notable moments over the years. A list of some of the most important events has been provided below:

Other Sports

NHL

Comerica Park was the home to the 2013 Hockeytown Winter Festival. It was originally scheduled for December 2012 but was canceled due to the 2012-13 NHL lockout.

Soccer

Two international soccer games were organized at Comerica Park in 2017 and 2023. The area is shown below:

Music Concerts

Comerica Park has been the host to several notable music concerts by notable artists like Bon Jovi (2003), Aerosmith (2003), Bruce Springsteen (2003), The Rolling Stones & Maroon 5 (2005), Kid Rock (2009, 2011), Lynryd Skynryd (2009), Eminem, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent & Drake (2011), Paul McCartney (2011), Rihanna & Eminem (2014), The Rolling Stones (2015), Metallica (2017), Journey & Def Leppard (2018), Journey (2019), Billy Joel (2021, 2022), Guns N’ Roses (2021), Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer & The Interrupters (2021), Chris Stapleton (2022), Motley Crue & Def Leppard (2022), Elton John (2022), The Red Hot Chili Peppers (2022) and P!nk (2023)

Comerica Park was the host to music performances by Eminem and Rihanna on August 22, 2014, and August 23, 2014. This concert was attended by a record number of 78,576 fans.

In 2024, Def Leppard and Journey along with Steve Miller Band will be performing on July 18, 2024. Then, Green Day will perform on September 4, 2024.