
Comerica Park Game Day Guide
Detroit Tigers · Detroit, MI
Know Before You Go
Essential details checked against official venue information.
- Bag policy
Bags, wallets, clutches, fanny packs, and clear bags must be smaller than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- Diaper or parenting bags and medical bags required for dietary or medical needs must be smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches and are inspected at entry.
- Gate opening
Comerica Park public gates normally open approximately one hour and 40 minutes before the scheduled game time unless otherwise advertised.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- The published schedule opens 6:40 p.m. games at 5:10 p.m.; hospitality and premium areas open 30 minutes before public gates for most games.
- Mobile tickets
Tickets retrieved through the MLB Ballpark app must be displayed on a mobile device and scanned for entry.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- Print-at-home tickets are not accepted; load tickets before arrival or add them to Apple Wallet for access during low connectivity.
- Re-entry
Comerica Park does not permit re-entry after a guest exits.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- Prohibited items
Comerica Park prohibits weapons, explosives, drones, coolers, glass or metal containers, large bags, laser pointers, and video or sound-recording devices.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- Bats, poles, clubs, selfie sticks, inflatables, folding chairs, marijuana, illegal narcotics, and related paraphernalia are also prohibited; review the official list before arrival.
- First aid
First Aid stations are on the main concourse behind Section 140 and on the 300 Level concourse behind Section 331.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- For immediate medical attention, contact the nearest Event Colleague.
- Nursing and lactation
Public Mamava nursing pods are outside Section 210 behind its Guest Services kiosk and on the main concourse outside Section 130 by the main Guest Services office.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- Guests may get an access code from Guest Services or unlock an available pod with the Mamava app.
- Family restrooms
Family Assist Restrooms are at Sections 119, 139, 210, 321, and 342.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- A universal changing table is in the Family Assist Restroom near Section 210, next to the 200-Level Guest Services kiosk.
- Tickets for children
Guests age 4 or older need a ticket; children age 3 or younger may sit on a ticketed guest's lap without obstructing another guest's view.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- Guest services
Guest Services offices are near Section 131, the Rocket Mortgage Entry, and Sections 210 and 330.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- For in-venue help, text SECURITY followed by the section and an explanation to 39844.
- Service animals
Service animals are allowed at Comerica Park, but emotional-support animals are not.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- The pet-relief area is outside the Rocket Entry at Grand Circus Park.
- Smoking and vaping
Smoking, smokeless tobacco, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping devices, cigars, and marijuana are prohibited throughout Comerica Park.
Applies to: Detroit Tigers games
- There is no re-entry for guests who leave the venue.
Game Day Timeline
What the day looks like at Comerica Park, hour by hour.
Arrive in downtown Detroit
Drive or take the QLine to the ballpark area. Park in official lots or Greektown garages.
Pregame in Greektown or on Woodward
Greektown has Greek restaurants and bars. Hockeytown Cafe and Grand Trunk Pub on Woodward are closer options.
Enter Comerica Park
Walk past the tiger sculptures. Let the kids ride the Ferris wheel and carousel.
Watch batting practice
Head to lower outfield. The deep center field (420 feet) makes home runs during BP a challenge.
Find your seat
Settle in with a Coney dog and a craft beer. The Detroit skyline makes a beautiful backdrop.
Play ball
Nine innings of Tigers baseball. The tiger eyes on the center field scoreboard light up for Tigers home runs.
Stand up and stretch
Grab a final Detroit-style pizza slice or Coney dog.
Greektown or Woodward Avenue
Greektown is 10 minutes for late-night dining. Bars on Woodward stay open.
Tips & Fan Reports
Get there a little early and take a stroll inside the park. Maybe you will even get a ball thrown to you. Comerica Park has a gorgeous backdrop and is great for pictures. Try a coney before the game.
The tiger sculptures at the main entrance are iconic, the biggest is 15 feet tall.
Comerica Park's outfield is a mini-amusement park with a carousel and Ferris wheel. Great for families.
Comerica Park has a Ferris wheel and carousel, great for families with kids.
QLine streetcar ($1.50) runs right down Woodward to both Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena.
The District Detroit (Woodward Ave) connects Comerica to Little Caesars Arena. Walk between venues for same-day sports.
The QLine streetcar on Woodward has a stop right at the ballpark.
Weather
Comerica Park is open air, so these are the conditions you sit in.
Across the MLB season the warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F, and the coldest is April, when the average low is 39°F. May is the wettest month at 3.5 inches and October the driest at 2.3 inches.
That April low ranks 6th coldest of the 30 MLB venues, and May here ranks 22nd wettest.
April
2.8 inchesMay
3.5 inchesJune
3.1 inchesJuly
3.2 inchesAugust
3.1 inchesSeptember
3.1 inchesOctober
2.3 inchesDetroit Tigers Clear Bag Policy
Most venues require a clear bag. Get an approved one before you travel.
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How We Checked This Page
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- Game day timeline
Gate opening time checked against the venue's own gate-opening policy: Comerica Park public gates normally open approximately one hour and 40 minutes before the scheduled game time unless otherwise advertised.
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
- Venue policies
Current Tigers Comerica Park, accessibility, family, security, food, parking, and mobile-ticket guidance reviewed for entry, family, payment, food, parking, and accessibility rules.