Following back-to-back MLB Postseason appearances in 2024 and 2025, the Detroit Tigers will welcome fans back to Comerica Park for Opening Day, presented by Rocket, on Friday, April 3. In turn, the team is introducing multiple new food offerings this season. // Photo by Josh Berenter
Following back-to-back MLB Postseason appearances in 2024 and 2025, the Detroit Tigers will welcome fans back to Comerica Park for Opening Day, presented by Rocket, on Friday, April 3.
This season, the Tigers will introduce all-new marquee weekends, food and beverage items, merchandise offerings, TV broadcast options, and more.
Additionally, as part of a multi-year, $200 million investment in facilities that enhance fan and player experiences, the Tigers will debut two new premium areas inside Comerica Park this season.
“Tigers fans are the heartbeat of our organization, and we are thrilled to unveil everything our fans can expect to see, taste, and experience throughout the 2026 season at Comerica Park,” says Ryan Gustafson, president and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.
“We’ve continued our investment to enhance the fan experience, with upgraded seating, food and beverage and merchandise options for a wide range of Tigers fans, and we look forward to building on our incredible home field advantage at Comerica Park.”
Marquee Weekends will offer fans premium giveaways, themed celebrations, weekend-long community activities, and more, including:
Opening Weekend, presented by Rocket | April 3-5
Fans can enjoy live entertainment, celebrity appearances, alumni interviews, giveaways, special activations, and more at Comerica Park during the Opening Day Block Party, presented by Miller Lite.
Strike Out Cancer, presented by Karmanos Cancer Institute | May 15-17
The Tigers are teaming up with the Karmanos Cancer Institute for Strike Out Cancer Weekend, May 15-17, including the annual Pink Out the Park game on May 16. Each game throughout the weekend will recognize a different form of cancer and feature 50/50 raffle donations to various organizations, survivor spotlights, and more.
Black in Baseball, presented by Comerica | June 19-21
The Tigers are partnering with Comerica to pay homage to the greats who’ve fortified Tigers baseball tradition and continue to inspire future generations. Black in Baseball Weekend will include “For the Culture Friday” on June 19, the 30th annual Negro Leagues tribute game on June 20, and other initiatives to celebrate Black excellence throughout Tigers history.
125th Anniversary Celebration | July 24-26
After becoming a charter member of the American League in 1901, the Tigers established themselves as one of the most iconic franchises in baseball. The 125th Anniversary Celebration will feature a weekend-long tribute to the legendary players, moments, and accomplishments throughout Tigers history, along with a gate giveaway on July 25 and a chance to secure logo hats, novelty items, and apparel in The D Shop, presented by Meijer, all weekend.
¡Fiesta Tigres!, presented by Miller Lite | Sept. 12-13
During the 21st annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! Weekend, presented by Miller Lite, from Sept. 12-13, the Tigers will honor the Latin American community’s contributions to the enrichment of Tigers culture and baseball tradition through heritage-themed activations and festivities.
New Food and Beverage Items
In partnership with Delaware North Sportservice, the Tigers are offering menu additions at several Comerica Park locations, including a variety of unique twists on ballpark and local favorites.
The Tigers are once again partnering with small restaurant businesses in Detroit, providing fans with diverse, local flavors throughout the ballpark.
Section 122: Hamtramck
Pierogi Nacho: Potato and Cheddar Pierogi with Hatch Chili Queso, Polish Kielbasa Crumbles, Caramelized Onions, and Sauerkraut
Section 336:
Tiger Tail: Footlong Corn Dog, Hand Battered, Rolled in Cheese Powder, Topped with Coney Chili, Orange Mustard, and Diced Onions
Section 328:
Smoked Bone-In Short Rib Sandwich: Slow Smoked Bone-In Short Rib, Elote Slaw, BBQ Mayo, on a Martin’s Potato Roll
Local Restaurant Partners
Section 140: Breadless
Sweet Heat Chicken Ranch: Herb-Roasted Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potato, Truffle Buttermilk Ranch, Hot Sauce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Sweet Pickles, and Baby Spinach, wrapped in Swiss Chard
Section 149: Slow’s BBQ
Orange Terror: Spicy Andouille Sausage, Tajin Spiked Sweet Potato, Roasted Orange Peppers and Onions, topped with Slow’s Tiger-Style Sauce, with Lime
Section 133: Bert’s BBQ
Turkey Leg: Slow Smoked Turkey Leg Topped with a Barbecue Sauce Drizzle
Big Cat Court (Section 119): Taqueria El Rey
Grilled Cheese Sonoran Dog: Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog, Beans, Pico De Gallo, Cotija Cheese, on top of a Grilled Cheese Bun.
Section 151: Fairway
Steak Frites: French Fries with Fairway-exclusive USDA Choice Angus Peninsula Steak and Zip Sauce
The Legacy: Fairway-exclusive USDA Choice Angus Peninsula Steak, Garlic Aioli, Provolone, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze, on an Onion Roll
Section 119 Big Cat Court:
Guernsey Orange Sherbet Ice Cream
Throughout Comerica Park: Little Caesars Pizza
Little Caesars Deep Dish Pizza
For more information on concessions items at Comerica Park, visit Tigers.com/Food.
Themed Concessions Items oh Heritage Nights
The Tigers are partnering with Delaware North to provide unique food items for each Heritage Night at Comerica Park. These menu items celebrate each culture’s heritage and provide fans a taste of home.
Theme Night Concessions Items Include:
Greek Heritage Night (Tuesday, May 5)
Gyro Slider available at Section 143 Green Dot: Beef, Sliced Tomato, Tzatziki, and Red Onion
Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21)
Bases Loaded Beast at Comerica Landing Pitcher’s Pub: Footlong Hot Dog, Braised Beef, Beer Cheese, Topped with Bacon Crumble
Hispanic Heritage Night (Saturday, Sept. 12)
Pollo Loco Slider at Section 143 Green Dot: Fried Chicken, Cilantro Lime Aioli, and Cotija Cheese
Irish Heritage Night (Tuesday, Sept. 22)
Double Banger at Comerica Landing Pitcher’s Pub: Two Banger Sausages on a Footlong Bun, Hashbrowns, Caramelized Onions, and Stone Ground Mustard
More Theme Night concessions items will be announced throughout the season.
Value Offerings
The Tigers are committed to providing value options at select concession stands, along with extended happy hours and reduced ticket pricing for military/government workers, seniors, students, and more.
Value Concessions Items include:
Hot Dog Value Meal and Kids Value Meal: Hot Dog, Bag of Chips, and 16-Ounce Fountain Drink for $9.42 (Available at Big League Grills near Sections 108, 130, 213, 325, 331, 339, and 343)Value Beer: 12-Ounce Beer Can for $5 (Available in Sections 214 and 333, and at the Miller Lite Market near Section 149 and the Blue Moon Bistro near Section 151)Pizza Value Meal: Little Caesars Super Slice (Cheese or Pepperoni) and 16-Ounce Fountain Drink for $12.50 (Available at Little Caesars near Sections 115, 137, 217 and 334)313 Tuesdays, presented by Pepsi: $3 Hot Dog, $1 Bag of Chips, $3 Water or 16-Ounce Fountain Drink (Available at Big League Grills near Sections 108, 116, 130, 213, 325, 331 and 339, and Portable near Section 147)Miller Lite Home Run Happy Hour: $5 Water, 16-Ounce Beer, Happy Thursday, $3 Peanuts, $3 Hot Dog (Available throughout the concourse, at the Blue Moon Bistro near Section 151 and the Chevrolet Pavilion Bar near Section 151)
Giveaways
The Tigers will provide special giveaway items to the first 15,000 fans in attendance on several weekend nights in 2026.
2026 Fan Giveaways:
DatePromotional ItemPresenting Partner(s)Saturday, April 4 vs. St. Louis CardinalsTigers Orange Rugby ShirtPepsiSaturday, April 11 vs. Miami MarlinsTigers Hockey JerseyMiller Lite (21+)Saturday, May 2 vs. Texas RangersTigers Caricature CrewneckComericaSaturday, May 16 vs. Toronto Blue JaysPink Out the Park JerseyKarmanos Cancer InstituteFriday, June 5 vs. Seattle MarinersGiveaway TBANational Coney IslandSaturday, June 20 vs. Chicago White SoxBlack in Baseball Giveaway TBAComericaFriday, June 26 vs. Houston AstrosGiveaway TBATBATuesday, July 7 vs. AthleticsGiveaway TBAMeijerWednesday, July 8 vs. AthleticsGiveaway TBAMeijerSaturday, July 25 vs. Kansas City RoyalsTigers’ 125th Anniversary Giveaway TBATBASunday, Aug. 16 vs. Chicago White SoxKids Day Giveaway TBATBASaturday, Sept. 12 vs. Colorado Rockies¡Fiesta Tigres! Giveaway TBAMiller Lite (21+)Saturday, Sept. 26 vs. Pittsburgh PiratesGiveaway TBAVisit Central Florida
TBA Giveaway items will be announced throughout the season. For more information, visit Tigers.com/Giveaways.
New Theme Games and Special Ticket Packages
Tigers fans can attend several new special events and more theme games than ever before at Comerica Park this season. Theme games at Comerica Park celebrate all genres of music and pop culture, community heritage, local universities, holidays and more.
2026 New Theme Nights and Special Packages:
Sisterhood Night (April 15)Euchre Night (May 6)Grateful Dead Night (June 26)Albanian Heritage Night (July 8)Chaldean Heritage Night (July 23)And more to be announced throughout the season
Fans interested in special ticket packages, with many featuring an exclusive giveaway item, can visit Tigers.com/SpecialTicket.
Tigers Design Series
As part of the 2026 Tigers Collective, the Tigers Design Series features talented local artists with distinctive stories and highlights the extraordinary creativity of our community while diversifying the lenses through which stories about Detroit and the Tigers are told.
Last season, we collaborated with five local artists to celebrate our marquee weekends. In 2026, local artists will take part in our new Scorecard Series program during marquee weekends.
For more information, visit Tigers.com/Art.
Tuesday Tee Drops
A new program launching under the Tigers Design Series, Tuesday Tee Drops gives fan a chance to collect exclusive, limited-edition T-shirts at one Tuesday home game per month.
Each T-shirt will have an exclusive design created by local artists as part of the 2026 Tigers Collective. On each Tuesday Tee Drop date, a select number of complimentary T-shirts will be available for fans at a specific location inside Comerica Park. Locations to be announced.
Tuesday Tee Drops Dates (subject to change)
April 21 vs. Milwaukee BrewersMay 26 vs. Los Angeles AngelsJune 23 vs. New York YankeesJuly 28 vs. Baltimore OriolesAug. 25 vs. Tampa Bay RaysSept. 22 vs. Washington Nationals
More information on Tuesday Tee Drops will be announced during the season.
Ballpark Enhancements
As part of a multi-year, $200 million investment, the Tigers introduced two new premium areas inside Comerica Park this season.
The Press Club is an exclusive premium hospitality destination that will elevate the gameday experience at Comerica Park. Designed for just 24 guests per game, The Press Club delivers an intimate, all-inclusive space defined by personalized service, elevated cuisine, and added comfort and access.
Adjacent to the ballpark’s media press box, this private, climate-controlled space offers guests a refined way to experience Tigers baseball from one of the most distinctive perspectives in Detroit sports.
MotorCity Casino Hotel Tiger Club
Fans can now purchase season memberships for the MotorCity Casino Hotel Tiger Club. Previously accessible only through single-game reservations, the Tiger Club is now open for membership, offering all-inclusive food and beverage and premium ballpark seating at $99 per seat, per game.
The New Tiger Club boasts new indoor, climate-controlled seating, available for the first time. This expanded space features 88 premium, cushioned seats positioned near floor-to-ceiling windows, offering enhanced views of the action while ensuring comfort in any weather.
For more information on premium experiences at Comerica Park, visit Tigers.com/Premium.
New Merchandise
Tigers fans have a variety of new merchandise options for the 2026 season, including newly unveiled Alternate Jerseys, specialty Opening Day hats, T-shirts, novelty items, and more.
The D Shop, presented by Meijer, is a one-stop shop at Comerica Park for new team merchandise.
New Merchandise Highlights:
New Alternate Jerseys — Youth and Nike Authentic Collection merchandise now availableNew Customization Zone where fans can add any name and number on a blank jersey, and a new Hat Patch Bar to add one of several patch options to any Tigers hatNew brands including Aviator Nation, Champion, and Fear of God EssentialsNew Los Tigres and 125th Anniversary headwear and apparel available for a limited timeNew hours at The D Shop, including being open on non-gamedays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more information on new merchandise and about The D Shop, visit Tigers.com/DShop.
Detroit SportsNet
Earlier this month, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment introduced Detroit SportsNet, a year-round broadcast home for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings. With flexible options to watch via cable/satellite TV packages and in-market streaming, Detroit SportsNet is the place to watch all locally televised Tigers games (starting this season) and Red Wings games (starting in 2026-27).
The new streaming home for Tigers baseball is the MLB App. Available on web, mobile, and connected TV platforms, the MLB App offer access to highlights, statistics, and news from across baseball.
For more information about Detroit SportsNet in-market streaming subscriptions, visit Tigers.com/DetroitSportsNet.
The Tigers also will host three Sounds of Summer Postgame concerts at Comerica Park throughout the 2026 season. Postgame concerts are complimentary for ticket purchasers for each date.
2026 Postgame Concerts Artists & Dates:
Nelly | Friday, June 19 vs. Chicago White SoxFlo Rida | Friday, July 24 vs. Kansas City RoyalsArtist TBA | Friday, Sept. 11 vs. Colorado Rockies
For more information on the Sounds of Summer Postgame Concerts, visit Tigers.com/SoundsofSummer.
In related news, the Detroit Tigers 1901 Society, the club’s Season Ticket Membership Program, offers inside access, new experiences, and exclusive benefits.
1901 Society Benefits:
Preferred membership pricing on tickets, merchandise, and concessionsComplimentary ticket exchange programExclusive, year-round member eventsExclusive member giftsGuaranteed 2027 Opening Day tickets
For more information or to become a member, visit Tigers.com/1901.
Universal Changing Table
The Tigers have installed a SOVA Ascent Universal Changing Table at Comerica Park, designed to accommodate adults with physical disabilities, but available for use by anyone of any age.
Located in the Family Assist Restroom outside Section 210 (across from Guest Services) and across from the Sensory Room, which opened in 2024 for guests with sensory-processing needs, the Universal Changing Table is 70 inches long and holds up to 500 pounds. Donated by The SOVA Company, the Universal Changing Table is accessible from the Main Concourse by elevator in the Tiger Club Lobby at Section 110.
As for Opening Day, standing-room-only tickets remain available, while availability lasts. Tickets for all regular season home games are available at Tigers.com/Tickets.