MLB
Stadium Guide
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Detroit, Michigan
Opened
April 11, 2000
Capacity of
41,297
Best way there
QLine to Comerica Park
2-minute walk to the gates.
Tickets
Mobile, in the MLB Ballpark app
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min early
Bag policy
No bags, purses or clutches
Medical and diaper bags only.
Food & water
No outside food or drinks
Parking
$10–$25
Downtown Detroit garages and lots.
Nearest airport
Best value seats
Upper deck sections 310–330
Mid-infield.
Comerica Park opened in 2000 in downtown Detroit and holds just over 41,000 fans. The park is known for its distinctive tiger sculptures at the main entrance, a Ferris wheel and carousel beyond the left field wall, and one of the most generous fair territory areas in baseball — a park that strongly favors pitchers. The sightlines throughout are excellent, and the open design gives a good sense of the Detroit skyline beyond the outfield.
The park sits in the heart of downtown Detroit's entertainment district, next to Little Caesars Arena and within easy walking distance of restaurants and bars along Woodward Avenue. The QLine streetcar runs along Woodward, and several parking decks are within a short walk. Detroit's downtown has seen substantial investment and growth in recent years, and a Tigers game is now a good way to spend an afternoon in a city that rewards exploration.
DTW is about 18 miles southwest of Comerica Park. Rideshare runs $30–50. SMART buses connect the airport to downtown but need transfers and take a long time, so most visitors take a rideshare.
ADA spaces are in Comerica-affiliated lots and nearby garages. The accessible drop-off zone is on Witherell St near the main entrance. For accessibility services, call the Tigers at (313) 471-2000 or visit tigers.com/accessibility.
Garages and surface lots in the Theatre and Sports Districts are a 5–10 minute walk away, including Comerica-affiliated lots on Adams Ave. Rates are among the most affordable downtown in MLB.
Surface lots see informal pre-game gatherings. The real scene is on Woodward Ave and at Theatre District bars, in the triangle of Little Caesars Arena, Ford Field and Comerica Park.
The QLine streetcar stops at Comerica Park on Woodward Ave, connecting from New Center and Midtown. DDOT and SMART buses also serve downtown.
The park is in the downtown Sports District, walkable from the Midtown hotel corridor, Eastern Market and the Rivertown waterfront. The QLine makes the Midtown connection easy. The Stadium District has a real pre-game walking scene.
Bike parking is available near the park. MoGo bike share has stations in Midtown and downtown. The Dequindre Cut greenway connects Rivertown and Eastern Market to the stadium area.
No outside drinks.
No outside food.
No bags, backpacks, purses or clutches, except those required for medical reasons and diaper bags. Clear bags are no longer permitted.
If you need to bring a bag for medical purposes (including diaper bags, breast pumps or other medical devices), enter Comerica Park via the Media Entrance on Montcalm St. & John R St.
The lower bowl is spacious, with excellent infield sightlines. The Tigers dugout is on the first base side, so sections 122–130 put you in front of the home team. The downtown skyline shows behind the outfield.
The upper deck gives a solid elevated view of the whole field at a much lower price. Mid-infield sections have a clean sightline to the infield and to the ferris wheel and carousel beyond the outfield. Good for a family outing or casual midweek game.
Skip the upper deck corners, which are steep and far from the action. The left field bleachers are lively, but the angle from deep left to home plate is steep. There are no pole obstructions.
Home plate is roughly to the south. For afternoon games, the right field/first base side faces west and gets direct sun. The left field and third base side get upper deck shade earlier. The third base side is more comfortable for day games.
The park is open-air with no roof. April and early May games can be quite cold, especially at night, so bring layers. Summer is warm and humid. The downtown location gives some wind shelter. September and early October games are often ideal.
Section 131 and Big Cat Court - Burgers, dogs and BBQ, plus black bean burgers and veggie dogs.
Section 131 inside Brushfire Grill - Sit-down pub for a beer.
Section 115 - Restaurant with a variety of fare, over 50 tapped and bottled beers and a full liquor license.
The Hi-Chew Carousel (30 hand-painted tigers) is at the Big Cat Court, Section 119. The 50-foot Fly Ball Ferris Wheel is behind Section 131/132. Both rides are $2 per person, free for kids 14 and under on Sundays. A batting cage and speed-pitch area are near Section 106.
Kids Run the Bases follows every Sunday home game. Line up under the left field scoreboard (ages 4–14). PAWS, the Tigers mascot, visits seats.
Nursing: Nursing pods at Section 210 and on the main concourse at Section 130.
Changing tables: In all restrooms. Family-assist restrooms in sections 119, 145, 210, 320 and 342.
Strollers (Allowed): Collapsible strollers and infant carriers that fit under your seat.
Tip: Free ID wristbands recording a child's seating section at the main Guest Service Office, Section 131.
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