Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Welcomes the Detroit Tigers for 2024 Spring Training | City News Blog
LAKELAND, FL (February 9, 2024) | The Detroit Tigers will begin the 2024 Grapefruit League schedule in less than two weeks as the club returns to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL for the 59th consecutive season. The 2024 Spring Training season is Detroit’s 88th consecutive campaign in TigerTown, extending the longest-standing relationship between a Major League Baseball team and a Spring Training host community.
Single-game tickets for all 2024 Spring Training home games are on sale now via the ticket office at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, by calling 863-686-8075 or online at Tigers.com/Spring.
After opening in 1966, Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium received a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2003 and again in 2017, which significantly enhanced the player and fan experience at the ballpark. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium has been voted the best ballpark in the Grapefruit League multiple times and boasts several fan-friendly features, including a 360-degree walkable concourse, an interactive children’s play area, all-inclusive indoor/outdoor seating and more while fans get a glimpse at current and future Tigers stars.
The Tigers will play 32 Grapefruit League games this spring, including 16 home games. The 2024 Spring Training schedule begins on Saturday, Feb. 24 at home against the New York Yankees, and the spring will conclude on Sunday, March 24 with Detroit traveling to face the Tampa Bay Rays.
2024 Spring Training Schedule (All games are at 1:05 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
Saturday, Feb. 24 vs. New York Yankees
Sunday, Feb. 25 at Tampa Bay Rays
Monday, Feb. 26 vs. Houston Astros
Tuesday, Feb. 27 Split Squad: vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Tuesday, Feb. 27 Split Squad: at Baltimore Orioles
Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Pittsburgh Pirates
Thursday, Feb. 29 at Boston Red Sox
Friday, March 1 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Saturday, March 2 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Sunday, March 3 at New York Yankees
Monday, March 4 vs. Boston Red Sox
Tuesday, March 5 at Atlanta Braves
Thursday, March 7 Split Squad: vs. Toronto Blue Jays (6:05 p.m.)
Thursday, March 7 Split Squad: at New York Yankees (6:35 p.m.)
Friday, March 8 at Baltimore Orioles (6:05 p.m.)
Saturday, March 9 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Sunday, March 10 at New York Mets
Monday, March 11 at Houston Astros
Tuesday, March 12 vs. Minnesota Twins
Wednesday, March 13 at Philadelphia Phillies
Thursday, March 14 vs. New York Yankees
Friday, March 15 Split Squad: vs. Atlanta Braves
Friday, March 15 Split Squad: at Toronto Blue Jays
Saturday, March 16 at Pittsburgh Pirates (4:05 p.m.)
Saturday, March 16 vs. Philadelphia Phillies (Spring Breakout*)
Sunday, March 17 vs. Baltimore Orioles
Tuesday, March 19 vs. Philadelphia Phillies (6:05 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 20 at Minnesota Twins
Thursday, March 21 vs. New York Mets
Friday, March 22 at Philadelphia Phillies
Saturday, March 23 Split Squad: vs. New York Yankees
Saturday, March 23 Split Squad at Toronto Blue Jays
Sunday, March 24 at Tampa Bay Rays
(Home games in bold) (* Spring Breakout game featuring minor league stars)
Payment for parking at Spring Training games will now be cashless for those visiting the park to take in a baseball game. Attendants will be using ParkHub handheld devices to expedite the parking process. Parking fees can be paid using a credit card through the point-of-sale system. Parking fees for 2024 are as follows:
$15 Car/Truck/SUV
$15 Motorcycle
$25 RV
$30 Bus
Contact
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863.834.6264
Kevin.Cook@LakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population of over 100,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State over 115 years ago.
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