Exciting New Lineup of Baseball, Fun and Entertainment at Comerica Park in 2016

DETROIT - Opening Week festivities at Comerica Park begin Friday, April 8 and the Detroit Tigers continue to offer fans Detroit's No. 1 sports value with an enhanced gameday experience during the 2016 campaign, which marks the Tigers' 17th season at Comerica Park. The Tigers have numerous new additions for fans to enjoy in 2016, including new concession items, merchandise and promotions.

March 31st, 2016

DETROIT - Opening Week festivities at Comerica Park begin Friday, April 8 and the Detroit Tigers continue to offer fans Detroit's No. 1 sports value with an enhanced gameday experience during the 2016 campaign, which marks the Tigers' 17th season at Comerica Park. The Tigers have numerous new additions for fans to enjoy in 2016, including new concession items, merchandise and promotions.
The Tigers five-game homestand to open the season begins when they play host to the New York Yankees on April 8 and 9 at 1:10 p.m. and April 10 at 8:10 p.m. and then welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 11 and 12 at 1:10 p.m.
Be sure to get your Tigers tickets for the Opening homestand and games in 2016 at Comerica Park now! For single game ticket information call 866-66-TIGER. For season, group, parties and suites call 313-471-BALL(2255). For complete ticket information visit tigers.com/tickets.
- SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN 2016 -
COMERICA PARK GATES OPEN TWO HOURS PRIOR TO FIRST PITCH ON OPENING DAY
GIVEAWAYS, SPECIAL EVENTS, FIREWORKS
KIDS OPENING DAY - SUNDAY, APRIL 24
NEW GIVEAWAYS
NEW KIDS CLUB MIGUEL CABRERA BACKPACK
Get your child excited about baseball and save money on tickets with the Detroit Tigers Kids Club presented by Aquafina, FOX Sports Detroit, and Kroger. The 2016 Tigers Kids Club includes a new Miguel Cabrera backpack and club hat. For just $20, you can enroll your child now at tigers.com/kidsclub and receive discounts and membership benefits all season long.
NEW ITEMS AVAILABLE AT THE D SHOP PRESENTED BY MAJESTIC
New Items:
Suite Level Exclusive Items & Ballpark Exclusive Items:
Ballpark Exclusive call out items:
New Plans for 2016:
NEW MENU ITEMS THROUGHOUT BALLPARK ON NEW DIGITAL MENU BOARDS
NEW PUBLICATIONS
AUTHENTICS
The Detroit Tigers Authentics Program is entering its 10th season at Comerica Park. Located on the 3rd baseline by section 133, fans can purchase and take home game used baseballs, bases, bats and jerseys from their favorite Tigers players.
Some new items available include.
NEW GAMEDAY IN-GAME PROMOTIONS
NEW AND RETURNING SPONSORS
In 2016, Comerica Park welcomes Lexus as the new sponsor of the Cigar Lounge. In addition, Detroit Tigers Sunday baseball games will now feature Chevy Youth Baseball Sunday Kids Days, which will include fun opportunities for young Tigers fans to learn baseball skills and fundamentals during pregame activities in Columbia Plaza. The Tigers are also excited to announce the updating of the area beneath the scoreboard with the new Chevrolet Pavilion. New partners to the Tigers in 2016 include: T-Mobile, Maxxis Tires, UHY Advisors, Jeff Glover & Associates, Art Van Pure Sleep Stores, Central Garden & Pets, Premo Brands, Lucido Fine Jewelry, and Jack Daniel's as the new sponsor of the Champions Club.
MLB.COM BALLPARK APP
MLB.com Ballpark, an official mobile application available for iPhone and Android smartphones, complements and personalizes your trip to Comerica Park with mobile check-in, social media, offers, promotions, exclusive content and more. Visit tigers.com/ballparkapp or text BALLPARK to 39844 to get the MLB.com Ballpark app. Message and Data Rates may apply.

MLB.COM AT BAT APP
Live Tigers baseball is back in 2016 with MLB.com At Bat on your smartphone or tablet. Stay connected with the Detroit Tigers all season wherever you are with live radio broadcasts, statistics, breaking news and much more. Download the #1 app for live baseball, MLB.com At Bat. Text "At Bat" to 31826 to download it today or visit tigers.com for details.

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TIGERS ALL SEASON LONG!
Stay up to date on the latest Tigers news by connecting with the club on social media. Find all of the Tigers social media accounts, including the accounts of your favorite players, by visiting tigers.com/connect.
NEW FANTASY EXPERIENCES (Call 313-471-2550 for all experiences and details)
Detroit Tigers Road Trip to Toronto
Fantasy Camp at Comerica Park
Take Batting Practice at Comerica Park
Tour of Comerica Park
Throw Out the First Pitch At a Tigers Home Game
Watch Tigers Batting Practice from the field
50/50 CHARITY RAFFLE- STARTING OPENING DAY FRIDAY, APRIL 8
The Detroit Tigers Foundation 50/50 Charity Raffle returns to Comerica Park this season at every Friday and Saturday home game beginning on Friday, April 8, the Foundation's first Opening Day 50/50 Raffle. Again in 2016, the 50/50 Charity Raffle will be held on an electronic platform with volunteers selling raffle tickets through fixed touch-screen terminals and mobile devices. As a result, every transaction will be captured electronically, providing real-time raffle information to displays located throughout Comerica Park. 50/50 Charity Raffle volunteers will be stationed throughout the concourse, at entry gates and at 50/50 raffle terminals selling raffle tickets from the time gates open until the end of the fourth inning. Since 2008, the Detroit Tigers Foundation 50/50 Raffle has raised over $1 million to benefit charities in the greater Detroit community and awarded over $1 million in prizes.

KEEPING KIDS IN THE GAME - MONDAY, AUGUST 1
The 8th Annual Keeping Kids in the Game, the Detroit Tigers Foundation's signature summer fundraiser, is scheduled to be hosted by Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera on Monday, August 1 at Comerica Park. The event features exclusive ballpark and field access including self-guided tours of the home clubhouse, dugout photo station and private fireworks show. In addition, guests enjoy live entertainment, extraordinary auction items, strolling dinner, drinks and cigars in the MotorCity Casino Hotel Tiger Club. Proceeds from the event benefit children health and youth baseball programs through the Detroit Tigers Foundation, Miguel Cabrera Foundation, Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation and University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Limited sponsor and ticket packages are available by calling 313-471-2113.
CHARITY JEANS DAY PROGRAM - NEW IN 2016
New in 2016, the Detroit Tigers Foundation has launched a Charity Jeans Day Program, an easy, fun and flexible way for Tigers fans and local companies to support their hometown team and youth baseball. Participating companies can collect $5 donations from employees and all will receive limited edition Detroit Tigers pens. Top fundraising companies will earn autograph prize packs for employees and the top three fundraising companies will take home a custom Detroit Tigers Jersey. For more information, visit tigers.com/jeansday or call 313-471-2113.
SCOREBOARD MESSAGES - PHOTOS NOW INCLUDED
Create a lasting memory at your next Tigers game with a personalized, custom message on the Comerica Park scoreboard for just $100. Now you can take that memory and share it with family and friends, as each purchased message comes with a digital photo of the message on the scoreboard. Messages appear during the end of the fourth inning and photos are sent via email within 10 business days of the game. All proceeds from the scoreboard message program benefit the Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities. For more information, visit tigers.com/scoreboard.
TEAM TIGERS - YOUTH BASEBALL

  • Team Tigers is a free online registration program specifically designed to provide new and growing youth baseball/softball programs the resources to help have a successful program.
  • Benefits include resource material provided by the Baseball Tomorrow Fund and exclusive Team Tigers wristbands as well as the opportunity to apply for equipment, youth baseball/softball coaching awards, Tigers tickets and additional support from the Detroit Tigers Foundation an affiliate of Ilitch Charities.
  • Annually, Team Tigers registers nearly 950 teams and over 12,000 young, aspiring ballplayers.
  • Coaches are encouraged to register annually for Team Tigers.
  • To register your youth baseball team, visit tigers.com/teamtigers.