City News Blog: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Welcomes the Detroit Tigers for 2025 Spring Training
LAKELAND, FL (February 11, 2025) | The Detroit Tigers will begin the 2025 Grapefruit League schedule in less than two weeks as the club returns to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL for the 60th consecutive season. The 2025 Spring Training season is Detroit’s 89th consecutive campaign in TigerTown, extending longest-standing relationship between a Major League Baseball team and a Spring Training host community.
Single-game tickets for all 2025 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.
Detroit Tigers Spring Training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium is an experience like no other. Catch Tigers games in premium seating, unwind at the Corona Cabana Bar, or spread out under the sunshine on the family-friendly berm. Plus, cheer on your Tigers and the future stars while enjoying a wide array of family activities, stunning 360 views, local cuisines, and Central Florida’s best frozen cocktails.
The Tigers have 15 home games for the 2025 Spring Training season with the first game taking place on Saturday, Feb. 22 with the Tigers hosting the Philadelphia Phillies. Spring Training will conclude at Publix Field on Sunday, March 22 with Detroit hosting the Atlanta Braves. Go to Tigers.com/Spring to view the schedule.
Heads Up, Fans!
Due to ongoing construction on Lakeland Hills Boulevard, please allow additional travel time to the stadium. We recommend departing at least one hour earlier than your scheduled arrival time. The attached map highlights the most efficient routes to avoid the construction area. Payment for parking at Spring Training games is now 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 2025 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 fast approaching 130,000 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 in 1889.
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