Detroit Tigers, Fan Giveaway Dates And More For The Upcoming Season

The Tigers will take on the Oakland Athletics at one of Detroit’s biggest parties, Opening Day, on April 5.  In December, the team announced upgrades to the stadium. These include improvements to the audio system and television upgrades throughout Comerica Park. In addition to the upgrades, Comerica Park will be host to some fan-favorite events.

The first 15,000 fans in attendance for every Saturday home game will receive special giveaway items as part of Giveaways on Saturdays.  Every Friday will be a "Friday Night Party" in the Park featuring fireworks, live music and entertainment, and pregame food and beverage specials on the Comerica Landing. Also back are Chevy Sunday Kids Days, where young fans can get player autographs on the concourse, run the bases after the game, and enjoy free rides on the Ferris Wheel and Hi-Chew Carousel.

Long-standing fan-favorites returning this year include Polish American Night (Friday, May 24), Pink Out the Park (Saturday, June 8), the 22nd annual Negro Leagues Weekend (July 12-14), Kids Club Day (Saturday, Aug. 17) and the 19th annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! (Saturday, Sept. 14).

The Tigers are introducing several new giveaway items this season. These include a Tigers hockey jersey on April 6, a Pink Out the Park jersey presented by Karmanos on June 8, an Aloha Shirt on July 27, a "Tigres" soccer jersey for fans 21 years of age and older on Sept. 14 and more.

There will be several theme games with special ticket packages that include an exclusive giveaway item. This includes the return of "University Nights" featuring colleges and universities throughout Michigan and the fan-favorite "Bark in the Park" nights.

Additional theme games will include Healthcare Appreciation (April 11 and 12), Military Appreciation Day (May 28), Homeplate (June 22), Educator Appreciation Day (June 24), Small Business Appreciation (June 25), Firefighter vs. Law Enforcement (July 10), Softball Day (July 28), Little League Day (Aug. 17), First Responders Night (Sept. 11), and others.

The 2024 season includes "313 Value Games." All Tuesday home games at Comerica Park will be "313 Value Games," with $19 lower-level tickets available. "313 Value Games" will have $3 bottled water and fountain drinks, $1 chips, and $3 hot dogs.

Check out the complete list of promotional giveaways here, as well as additional ticket information.

One thing Michiganders love about spring is the return of baseball. There's something about the smell of fresh hot dogs and popcorn under the bright stadium lights. Maybe it's the sound of the crowd cheering or the crack of a bat that gets fans excited. Whether you’re a super fan of baseball or going for the food and cold beer, a baseball game in Michigan has something for everyone to enjoy.

Michigan has one professional major league baseball stadium, three Michigan minor league baseball parks, an independent league baseball park, three summer collegiate ballparks, and over twelve college baseball fields. These fields can be found spread across Michigan. So you can stay close to home and still catch a game, wherever you are in the state.

Here are 8 places to catch a baseball game in Michigan.

Make your way to downtown Detroit for a trip to Comerica Park. This stadium is home to the Detroit Tigers. Attendees can enjoy the baseball game or take a trip through the Big Cat Food Court with options ranging from elephant ears and Guernsey ice cream to gyros and hot dogs. The stadium is full of history with statues of Tigers legends. A walk through the main concourse has a Tigers Walk of Fame with even more moments of Tiger history. This park is very kid friendly, featuring the Comerica Bank Carousel and the Fly Ball Ferris Wheel. Before leaving the game, fans can catch a colorful firework display.

Jimmy John's Field is home to the United Shore Professional Baseball League. Here you can see four Metro Detroit teams play. This includes The Utica Unicorns, the Eastside Diamond Hoppers, the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, and the Westside Woolly Mammoths. Michigan's Lawrence Tech University plays home games here too. The league gives undrafted college players and those released from minor league contracts an opportunity to continue playing and improve their skills. The stadium has a capacity of 4,000 and offers a variety of food options from hot dogs to burritos. They occasionally feature guest food trucks. Jimmy John's Field is community-driven and often hosts special nights in partnership with local businesses and charities.

LMCU Ballpark is home to the West Michigan Whitecaps. This ballpark has over 200 events annually. Most take place during the baseball season. Some past events include Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond series of games where players wore superhero jerseys, Star Wars Night, and Made in Michigan Wednesdays with appearances by former Detroit players.

Located in Mayors' Riverfront Park is Homer Stryker Field. This ballpark is home to the Kalamazoo Growlers, a Northwoods League affiliate. The stadium features the Bell's Bear Cave which is an indoor space with an attached patio. They also offer unique food items including bacon-wrapped shrimp kebabs, beef sliders, brats, and brownies. Visitors can catch special events and promotional nights at the stadium as well. One night the stadium hosted a What Could Have Been Night where the team changed their name for a game.

The MCCU Field is located at C.O. Brown Stadium in Bailey Park. The stadium is home to the Battle Creek Battle Jacks. A Michigan Northwood League team and rival of the Kalamazoo Growlers. The two teams compete for the I-94 Rivalry Cup every year. The ballpark can host over 2,000 people. It has a large outdoor sports bar, multiple playgrounds, and several picnic areas.

This Lansing ballpark has had many name changes over the past several years. From the Oldsmobile Park to the Cooley Law School Stadium. Now, one can find the venue under the name Jackson Field. The home of the Lansing Lugnuts. Over 10,000 fans can gather at the ballpark and enjoy classic ballpark foods.

If you venture off to downtown Midland, you'll find Dow Diamond ballpark. Home to the Great Lakes Loons, a Class A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. There's a "Loontacular" fireworks display after every home game and food specials during Friday home games.

Located 3 miles south of Traverse City is the Turtle Creek Stadium. The 4,660-seat stadium was originally the home to the Traverse City Beach Bums and is now home to the Traverse City Pit Spitters. The Pit Spitters play in the Northwoods League which features some of the best college players in the nation.