The Tigers enter their 20th season at Comerica Park and open their 2019 home schedule on Thursday, April 4 against the Kansas City Royals at 1:10 p.m. The club’s first homestand includes six games, with three against each the Royals (April 4, 6-7) and the Cleveland Indians (April 9-11).

Opening Day festivities begin 30 minutes prior to the 1:10 p.m. first pitch on Thursday, while gates open at 10:00 a.m. and fans are invited to arrive early to enjoy live music in select areas throughout Comerica Park. Additional Opening Day activities can be found throughout The District Detroit and the downtown area, including the Jack Daniel’s Opening Day Party at Little Caesars Arena and pop-up event on the patio space of the new Tin Roof location directly across from Comerica Park.

Thursday, April 4 vs. Kansas City Royals – First pitch 1:10 p.m. / Gates open 10:00 a.m.

-- Honor Guard - 127th Wing Air Force Honor Guard based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

-- Military Flyover - Four A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” attack aircraft from the 107th Fighter Squadron and part of the 127th Wing located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

-- National Anthem - in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Motown Records, Grammy Award nominated and original member of the Supremes, Mary Wilson.

-- Ceremonial First Pitch - 1984 World Series Champion, Cy Young Award winner and World Series MVP, Guillermo “Willie” Hernandez.

-- Game ball – will be delivered by Brigadier General John D. Slocum, the Commander, 127th Wing, Selfridge ANGB, Michigan.

Saturday, April 6 vs. Kansas City Royals – First pitch 1:10 p.m. / Gates open 11:30 a.m.

-- The first 10,000 fans will receive a 2019 magnetic schedule, courtesy of DMC.

-- Love Your Melon ticket package, for more information visit tigers.com/loveyourmelon

Sunday, April 7 vs. Kansas City Royals – First Pitch 1:10 p.m. / Gates open 11:30 a.m.

-- Kids Opening Day - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

-- All kids 14-and-under will receive a Kids Opening Day wall calendar, courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

-- Tuesday, April 9 vs. Cleveland Indians – First Pitch 1:10 p.m. / Gates open 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 10 vs. Cleveland Indians – First Pitch 1:10 p.m. / Gates open 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 11 vs. Cleveland Indians – First Pitch 1:10 p.m. / Gates open 11:30 a.m.

-- CSI Forensic Science Day- The first installment of the Class Outside Series, presented by Oakland University, for more information visit tigers.com/classoutside

-- The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by University of Michigan football player Devin Bush, Jr.

Be sure to get your Tigers tickets now for a summer of baseball, entertainment and celebration at Comerica Park in 2019. For single game ticket information call 866-66-TIGER, and for season, group, picnic and suite ticket options call 313-471-BALL (2255). For complete ticket information visit tigers.com/tickets.