Game Day and Beyond

MLB team guides

Detroit Tigers

Venue and travel guide

Venue and location

Address

2100 Woodward Avenue

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City

Detroit

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Phone

(313) 471-2000

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State

MI

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Venue name

Comerica Park

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Website

https://www.mlb.com/tigers

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Zip code

48201

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Parking

Guide url

https://stadiumparkingguides.com/comerica-park-parking/

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Overnight

Not allowed

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Premium

N/A

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Public transport

No direct transit info available

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Overview

Comerica official lots adjacent to stadium. Ford Field parking also available. Multiple garages on Woodward and surrounding streets. App-based payment accepted.

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Towing

Strict enforcement in unauthorized lots

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Traffic

Near stadium lots close to game time

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Entrances

Overview

Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Main entrance at Witherell Street. ADA access at Brush Street gate.

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Rideshare

Accessibility

ADA-accessible vehicle requests available in Uber and Lyft apps

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Lyft pickup

Same TNC zone as Uber on Woodward Avenue

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Peak notes

Moderate surge post-game; downtown Detroit traffic clears relatively quickly

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Post game tips

Walk toward Campus Martius Park (2 blocks) for better pickup rates and less congestion

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Overview

Designated rideshare zone on Witherell Street. Follow blue rideshare signs throughout downtown.

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Uber dropoff

Witherell Street main entrance drop-off

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Uber pickup

Woodward Avenue at Montcalm Street — designated TNC zone

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Public transportation

Airport connection

DTW Airport: No direct transit; Uber/Lyft ~30 min ($35–$50)

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Best option

QLINE from Midtown or New Center; driving from suburbs with park-and-ride is also popular

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Bus routes

DDOT Routes 10 (Woodward), 16, 53; SMART suburban routes connecting metro area

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Fare

$1.50–$2.00 per ride

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Nearest station

Grand Circus Park (QLINE) — 3-min walk; no direct heavy rail

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Rail lines

QLINE streetcar on Woodward Ave; Detroit People Mover (downtown loop, 0.5 mi away)

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Overview

QLINE streetcar stops at Grand Circus Park — 2 minute walk. DDOT and SMART bus routes serve Woodward corridor.

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Tips

Detroit is a driving city — most fans drive. If coming from the suburbs, park at a SMART lot and take the bus in. Campus Martius area restaurants are a 5-min walk for pre/post-game.

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Walking distance

3 min from Grand Circus Park QLINE stop

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Shuttles

Accessibility

QLINE and DDOT buses are ADA accessible with ramps

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Cost

QLINE: $1.50 per trip; DDOT bus: $2.00

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Park ride

State Fair SMART station and surrounding suburban park-and-ride lots

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Routes

QLINE streetcar along Woodward Ave; DDOT and SMART buses serve the area

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Schedule

QLINE runs every 10–15 min during game days

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Bicycles

Rack locations

Witherell Street (main entrance), Adams Avenue (north side), Montcalm Street (east side)

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Share cost

$2/30 min; day pass $8

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Share provider

MoGo (Detroit Bike Share) — stations on Woodward Ave and Adams Ave

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Spaces

~50 racks around stadium perimeter

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Tips

Comerica Park is accessible via the Woodward Avenue corridor. Detroit's Dequindre Cut greenway is 1 mile east for a scenic ride from Eastern Market.

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Accessibility

Accessible parking

ADA spaces in Lot 1 (home plate) and Garage A; pre-purchase strongly recommended on busy game days

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Assistive listening

Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate A; FM loop compatible

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Contact

Tigers Accessibility: (313) 962-4000; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate A on game days

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Dropoff

ADA vehicle drop-off at Gate A on Witherell Street; pull-through access available

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Elevators

Elevators at Gates A, C, and the main concourse connecting all levels

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Fun fact

Comerica Park features the iconic Tiger statues and Ferris wheel, both designed to be fully accessible and enjoyed by fans of all abilities — making it one of the most fan-friendly parks in MLB.

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Restrooms

Accessible restrooms on every concourse level; family restrooms at Gate A and C

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Sensory friendly

Sensory-friendly games offered; quiet room near Gate C; sensory kits at Guest Services

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Service animals

Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate A on Witherell Street

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Wheelchair seating

Accessible seating on all levels; companion seats adjacent; best ADA sightlines in lower bowl sections

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Food and vendors

Cashless

Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; kiosks for cash conversion near Gates A and C

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Craft beer

Founders Brewing (Grand Rapids), Atwater Brewery (Detroit), Bell's Brewery on tap throughout

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Fun fact

The Detroit Coney Island hot dog debate — American vs. Lafayette Coney Island — is one of the greatest food rivalries in American culture. Both originals are located literally next door to each other on Michigan Avenue, 0.5 miles from Comerica Park.

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Local

American Coney Island stand, Lafayette Coney signature dogs, Detroit-style square pizza, Sanders hot fudge cream puffs

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Mobile ordering

MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at select Comerica Park stands

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Notable stands

Coney Island stand (main concourse, home plate area); Detroit-style pizza; Founders Brewing bar

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Outside food policy

One sealed water bottle (1 liter) and small soft-sided snack bag allowed

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Signature food

Coney Island hot dog — a Detroit original topped with chili, mustard, and onions; a sacred Detroit food tradition served throughout the park

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Vegetarian

Veggie Coney dogs, salads, cheese pizza, black bean burgers, hummus plates

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Venue history

Architect

Populous (HOK Sport); designed in the retro-modern tradition

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Construction cost

$300 million (2000)

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Famous moments

2006 AL pennant; 2012 AL pennant and World Series appearance; Justin Verlander's no-hitter (May 7, 2011); Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown season (2012)

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Fun fact

Comerica Park features a carousel with tigers and a Ferris wheel — unique features not found at any other MLB ballpark. The outfield is adorned with 30-foot tiger sculptures and has the largest HD video board in the AL.

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Opened

2000

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Original capacity

40,120 (original); current 41,083

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Records

Miguel Cabrera was the first Triple Crown winner since 1967 (2012); Detroit has the most AL pennants of any franchise not named the Yankees

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Renovations

2003: Added seats in right field; 2016–2018: New HD scoreboard, premium club renovations

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Retired numbers

#1 Sparky Anderson (manager), #2 Charlie Gehringer, #5 Hank Greenberg, #6 Al Kaline, #11 Rocky Colavito (not retired but honored), #16 Hal Newhouser, #23 Kirk Gibson (honored)

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Venue details

Capacity

41,083

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Center field

420 ft

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Elevation

600 ft above sea level

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Left-center field

370 ft

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Left field

345 ft

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Right-center field

365 ft

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Right field

330 ft

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Roof

Open air (no roof)

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Surface

Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass/Ryegrass)

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