DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers will welcome fans back to Comerica Park next week.
The home opener is scheduled for Friday, April 4, against the Chicago White Sox.
On April 4, and throughout the opening weekend, free block parties will be held so fans can begin celebrating before the ballpark opens.
The block parties will be held at the following times:
- April 4: 9 a.m. through end of game
- April 5: 10:30 a.m. through first pitch
- April 6: 11 a.m. through first pitch
The block parties will include the following:
- Local food trucks including Little Caesars Pizza, Bert’s BBQ and more
- Drinks from the Molson Coors Draft Trailer and Happy Thursday Bar (Fans ages 21+)
- 97.1 The Ticket pregame show
- Performances from local DJs and artists
- Merchandise retail kiosk
- Photo and video opportunities at Built Different stations and slow motion GlamBot
- Interactive games including cornhole, giant Jenga, Plinko and speed pitching stations
Gates open at 10:30 a.m. on Opening Day, and fans can partake in the Miller Lite Home Run Happy Hour on the Comerica Landing, which goes through 11:30 a.m. They will be able to purchase select items, including fountain drinks, 16-ounce beers, hard seltzers and snacks, for $5.
Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 12:35 p.m., with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m.
Before the game starts, Southfield native and actor Keegan-Michael Key will throw the ceremonial first pitch, and Saginaw native, Grammy winner and five-time Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy James will perform the national anthem.
