The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
After opening the season with a six-game road trip, the Tigers will hold their home opener at Comerica Park on Friday, April 3. Detroit will host the St. Louis Cardinals, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET.
The starting lineups for the Tigers and Cardinals were announced Friday morning. Check them out below.
What is the Detroit Tigers starting lineup for Opening Day?
Starting pitcher: Framber Valdez
Kevin McGonigle, 3BGleyber Torres, DHKerry Carpenter, RFRiley Greene, LFDillon Dingler, CZach McKinstry, 2B Spencer Torkelson, 1BParker Meadows, CFJavier Báez, SSWhat is the St. Louis Cardinals starting lineup for Opening Day?
Starting pitcher: Michael McGreevy
1. Masyn Winn, SS
2. Iván Herrera, C
3. Alec Burleson, 1B
4. Ramón Urías, 3B
5. Jordan Walker, RF
6. Yohel Pozo, DH
7. Thomas Saggese, 2B
8. José Fermín, LF
9. Victor Scott II, CF
When is the Tigers vs. Cardinals game?
First pitch for Friday’s home opener is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. The teams continue their three-game series on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. ET. First pitch in the final game of the series is at 7:20 p.m. ET on Sunday.
How to watch the Tigers vs. Cardinals game
Fans who can’t make it to Comerica Park can watch the game on Detroit SportsNet or MLB.TV. You can also listen to the game on 97.1 The Ticket.
Are the Tigers or Cardinals predicted to win?
DraftKings has set the line at Detroit -181, St. Louis +149. The over/under is 8runs.