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Comerica Park

What a visiting fan needs to know: where to stay, getting in from DTW, parking and tailgating, what to eat and where to sit.

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Where to stay near Comerica Park

Where visiting fans stay

Checked at the source

  • Downtown near Grand Circus Park and WoodwardVisiting fans pick this

    5 min by walk. The Shinola Hotel on Woodward and the Element at the Metropolitan are near the People Mover's Broadway station, a short walk from the gates.

  • Downtown riverfront and Financial District
    Sérgio Gonçalves, Google Maps

    Downtown riverfront and Financial DistrictVisiting fans pick this

    15 min by walk. The Detroit Foundation Hotel on West Larned and other riverfront hotels are under a mile south. Ride the free People Mover or QLine if you do not want to walk.

  • Midtown
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    Midtown

    10 min by transit. Hotels near Wayne State and the museums. The free QLine runs down Woodward to the Montcalm stop at the ballpark.

  • Corktown
    Metro Banks, Google Maps

    Corktown

    10 min by rideshare. Small hotels and inns near Michigan Central and the Michigan Avenue bars. Bars here shuttle fans to games.

  • Near DTW airport

    30 min by drive. A fallback if downtown is full. You will need a car or the DAX bus to get to the ballpark.

Around the stadium

Checked at the source
The ballpark sits on Woodward Avenue in The District Detroit, next to Ford Field and Grand Circus Park. Tin Roof is a block away on Adams, Detroit Beer Co. is on Broadway, and the Shinola Hotel and the Element at the Metropolitan are near the People Mover's Broadway station.

Map of the area

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Getting to Comerica Park

From Detroit Metro

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DTW (Detroit Metro), about 20 miles southwest of downtown and about 30 minutes by car. The DAX express bus runs nonstop to downtown 16 times a day from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

On game day

Checked at the source
QLine streetcar, about 15 min. Woodward Avenue and Montcalm Street, next to the ballpark. Detroit People Mover, about 10 min. Grand Circus Park or Broadway station, each a short walk to the gates. DAX express bus, about 40 min. Downtown Detroit stops, then walk or take the People Mover to the ballpark. SMART FAST Michigan (Route 261), about 60 min. Downtown Detroit via Michigan Avenue. Buses come about every 15 to 20 minutes.

Parking and tailgating at Comerica Park

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Tailgating and in and out privileges are not allowed in any Olympia Development lot or garage. Bars and restaurants can drop fans off on Clifford Street between Elizabeth and Columbia. Nemo's in Corktown shuttles fans to every Tigers home game, and Harry's on Clifford offers parking and a shuttle for downtown events.

Game day at Comerica Park

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: No bags, backpacks, purses or clutches. Only bags needed for medical reasons, including diaper bags up to 16 x 16 x 8 inches, and single-compartment items smaller than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are allowed.
  • Cashless: The ballpark is cashless and does not take Canadian currency. Five Cash2Card kiosks turn cash into a prepaid card with no fee.
  • Re-entry: There is no re-entry.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
$25 per person. Tours last 1.5 hours and include photos on the carousel and Ferris wheel. Group, field trip and private tours have special pricing.

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
Most fans walk. The free People Mover stops at Grand Circus Park and Broadway, and the free QLine streetcar stops at Woodward and Montcalm. Lots do not allow in and out. To beat the rush, wait 20 minutes at a bar on Adams or Broadway.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Bringing a bag. Comerica Park has a no-bag policy: only medical and diaper bags and single-compartment items smaller than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches get in. Anything else goes back to your car.

Food and drink at Comerica Park

Bars near the stadium

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  • Detroit Beer Co.
    Detroit Beer Co, Google Maps

    Detroit Beer Co.

    1529 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226

    A brewpub on the first two floors of the historic Hartz Building on Broadway, open since 2003. It brews its own beer and fills up before games at Comerica Park and Ford Field.

    Away fans: a home crowd before Tigers games, but it is a brewpub, not a rowdy bar. Visitors get a warm welcome.

  • Tin Roof Detroit
    Tin Roof, Google Maps

    Tin Roof Detroit

    47 E Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

    A live music bar on Grand Circus Park, a block from the ballpark, with TVs and game sound on every floor. It plays the Tigers on game days and books bands and DJs at night.

    Away fans: a loud, multi-floor party bar. Visiting fans are part of the crowd.

  • Harry's Detroit Restaurant & Bar
    Harry's Detroit Bar & Restaurant, Google Maps

    Harry's Detroit Restaurant & Bar

    2482 Clifford St, Detroit, MI 48201

    A neighborhood bar open since 1945, with an upper deck that gets loud before games. It calls itself home of the biggest Opening Day party in the city.

    Away fans: a packed home crowd on Opening Day and big games. Expect ribbing, not trouble.

  • Nemo's Bar & Grill
    Alexander “Alex” Common, Google Maps

    Nemo's Bar & Grill

    1384 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

    A Corktown sports bar near the old Tiger Stadium site, known for burgers and a game-day shuttle. It runs shuttles for Tigers, Lions, Red Wings and Pistons home games.

    Away fans: an old-school Detroit sports bar full of Tigers fans. Visitors who come in friendly are treated the same way.

Things to do around Comerica Park

Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.

  1. Eat65 points

    Coney Island lunch on Lafayette

    American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island sit in neighboring buildings downtown, and each claims to be first. Eat at one, or both, and pick a side.

    $. 3 hours before first pitch

  2. Tailgate65 points

    Take the bar shuttle from Nemo's

    Tailgating is banned in the downtown lots, so Detroit pregames at bars that shuttle fans to the game. Nemo's in Corktown runs one for every Tigers home game.

    $$. 2 hours 30 minutes before first pitch

  3. Drink50 points

    Pregame at Detroit Beer Co.

    This brewpub in the historic Hartz Building on Broadway is a short walk from the gates. Have a house beer before the game.

    $$. 2 hours before first pitch

  4. Landmark40 points

    Walk the left field statues

    Six statues of Tigers greats whose numbers are retired stand on the main concourse behind left-center field. Walk the row before first pitch and read the plaques.

    Free. 1 hour 15 minutes before first pitch

  5. Ritual50 points

    Ride the tiger carousel

    The carousel in the Big Cat Court near the Comerica Entry puts riders on decorative tigers. Rides are $2, and kids 14 and under ride free on Sundays.

    $. 1 hour before first pitch

  6. Eat65 points

    Coney dog at the Big Cat Court

    A Coney dog is Detroit's signature hot dog, topped with chili, mustard and onions. Order one at the food court near Section 119 with a slice of Little Caesars pizza on the side.

    $. 30 minutes before first pitch

  7. Landmark75 points

    Stand at The Corner

    The old Tiger Stadium site in Corktown is now The Corner Ballpark, a youth field run by Detroit PAL. The original flagpole from the old stadium still stands there.

    Free

  8. Landmark50 points

    Visit Michigan Central Station

    The restored train station in Corktown is a short ride west of downtown. Its lobby is open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.

    Free

  9. Outing65 points

    Saturday at Eastern Market

    Detroit's public market runs every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., year round, with open-air sheds of produce, food and local makers. Go before a Saturday night game.

    $

  10. Outing40 points

    Ride the free People Mover loop

    The elevated People Mover circles downtown for free, with stops at Grand Circus Park and Broadway near the ballpark. One loop is a cheap way to see the city from above.

    Free

  11. Tour75 points

    Tour Comerica Park

    The 90 minute tour goes behind the scenes and stops for photos on the carousel and Ferris wheel. It costs $25 a person.

    $$

  12. Ritual50 points

    Kids run the bases on Sunday

    After Sunday home games, kids 4 to 14 can run the bases, weather permitting. It is a highlight for young fans on a family trip.

    Free. 3 hours 20 minutes after first pitch

Seats and shade at Comerica Park

Where the sun lands on a day game, and which seats stay dry when it rains.

Shade and cover

From a specialist guide
  • Tiger Den sections, rows C and up. The best shade and cover in the ballpark, and the priciest. The overhang starts at the third row.
  • Sections 112 to 115, rows 40 and up. The best lower-level shade for a midday start, under the deck and club above. Rows 37 and up are covered from rain.
  • First base side, sections 112 to 123, rows 27 and up. For games after 3 p.m., the first base side gets shade first and it creeps toward the field as the game goes on.
  • Mezzanine sections 211 to 218, row 12 and up. Good shade for late afternoon starts.
  • Third base side, left field and the outfield seats. The sunniest seats in the ballpark, and you face the setting sun at night games. The 200 and 300 levels are covered only in the last five rows.