DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers are returning to Comerica Park this week with a very real chance to make the playoffs, and they’re celebrating with a ton of promotions.
Here’s what to know.
Tigers playoff picture
First and foremost: The best gift the Tigers are offering fans this week is a legitimate playoff race.
The Tigers officially moved into a playoff spot on Sunday for the first time since early in the season.
They’re currently tied with the Kansas City Royals for the second wild card spot and one game ahead of the Minnesota Twins.
As long as the Tigers finish as one of the top three wild card finishers, they’ll make the postseason. They don’t own the tiebreaker against either the Royals or Twins.
No fees for rest of regular season ticket purchases
The Tigers said tickets to the final six regular-season games will have “no fees.”
The Tigers host the Tampa Bay Rays for three games from Tuesday to Thursday and then the Chicago White Sox for three games from Friday to Sunday to finish up the regular season.
Fans can use the code “HUNT”
Fans can use the code “HUNT”. Single-game tickets and theme game packages are available at Tigers.com/Tickets. Fans interested in purchasing 10 or more game tickets during the upcoming homestand should visit Tigers.com/Groups or email Groups@Tigers.com .
Cheer cards for Tarik Skubal start vs. Rays
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who will win the Cy Young award in the American League, is starting against the Rays on Tuesday. The Tigers will hand out “cheer cards” to the first 15,000 fans.
The card will say “Skub Season” on one side and “K” on the other. The idea is that fans can flash the “K” side of the card for strikeouts.
Fan appreciation weekend
This weekend’s series against the White Sox from Friday to Sunday will be “fan appreciation weekend.” The Tigers said there will be autograph opportunities, giveaways, discounts, and more.
Tigers players will sign autographs on the Comerica Park concourse all weekend, and fans can win autographed items and giveaways.
SANA Detroit ticket package
A special ticket package for the games on Friday and Saturday will include an exclusive SANA Tigers hat.
Long-sleeved T-shirt
The first 15,000 fans to get to the game Saturday will receive a Tigers long-sleeved T-shirt, sponsored by Pepsi.
‘Shirt Off Our Back’ Sunday
Game-worn jerseys from players and coaches will be given away on Sunday.
Fans can go onto the Comerica Park field to pick up their items.
Prizes for Kids Club members
Members of the Kids Club can get prizes at the Kids Club kiosk each day of the home stand.
Retail discount
Fans will receive a 25% discount throughout “at all retail locations” the weekend.
Irish Heritage Night
The Tigers will honor Detroit’s Irish fans on Tuesday during the first game against the Rays.
There’s a special ticket package for Irish Heritage Night that includes a hat giveaway.
A pregame parade on the field will feature Irish dancers, and green beer and cocktails will be available throughout the concourse.
313 Value Game
Tuesday will also be a 313 Value Game, which means there are $19 lower-level tickets, $3 bottled waters and fountain drinks, $3 hot dogs, and $1 chips.
Gates open at 5 p.m.
Bark in the Park
The Bark at the Park ticket package is sold out. Anyone who bought those tickets can bring their dog to Wednesday’s game.
They will also receive a Tigers chew toy.
Stitch and Pitch Night
Fans who bought a Stitch and Pitch Night ticket package for Wednesday will get a Tigers tote bag.
It’s also encouraged to bring sewing, knitting, or crocheting projects to the ballpark for the game.
You can donate sewn, knitted, or crocheted items to VA Detroit Health Care on the concourse.
German Heritage Day
The Tigers will celebrate their German fans Thursday during the series finale against Tampa Bay.
The ticket package includes a special hat.
Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
University of Michigan Night
Friday night’s game against the White Sox is University of Michigan Night.
Michigan students, alumni, faculty, family, and friends are invited to celebrate at Comerica Park.
Fans who buy this ticket package will receive a Tigers/Michigan quarter zip.
Former Michigan running back Tshimanga Biakabutuka will throw out the honorary first pitch, and Olympic medalist Charlie Swanson will say, “Play ball.”
St. Clair College Day
Fans who bought the St. Clair College ticket package will receive a St. Clair/Tigers quarter zip during Saturday’s game against the White Sox.
Cider and donuts
To celebrate the final home stand and the start of fall, there will be cider and donuts available at Section 138 for the final six games.
