Comerica Park

Detroit's Ballpark on Woodward Avenue

Comerica Park is the open-air home of the Detroit Tigers (MLB), at 2100 Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. It opened on April 11, 2000, and seats 41,083, a figure that has moved up and down over the years as seating areas were rebuilt. Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, sits next door. The short answer on seats: infield seats on the first-base side, under the upper deck, give the best mix of view and shade, while the upper deck between the bases is the value pick because it sits lower than many big-league upper decks.

The ballpark faces the downtown skyline, and Comerica Park has the most southward orientation of any MLB stadium. That orientation decides where the sun falls, which matters on a July afternoon more than almost anything else on this page. The name is also changing: following Fifth Third Bank's acquisition of Comerica, the park is set to be renamed Fifth Third Park before the 2027 season.

Comerica Park Seating Chart: Levels and Section Numbers

Comerica Park has two main seating decks plus a small band of club and premium areas. Section numbers below are confirmed by at least two seat-view and seating guides; check the map on your listing for the exact spot.

• Lower level, sections 101–151: the field level. Numbers rise from right field, around home plate, to left field. The infield runs roughly from section 120 to section 135, with home plate roughly in the high 120s.
• Dugouts: seating guides place the visitors' dugout in front of sections 120–124 on the first-base side and the Tigers dugout in front of sections 131–135 on the third-base side.
• Premium field seats: the On-Deck seats (rows 1–12, dugout to dugout) and the Tiger Den (rows A–H behind them, with padded seats, tables and lounge access) occupy the infield stretch of the lower level.
• Outfield: the left-field lower sections (about 143–151) overlook the bullpens. Kaline's Corner, named for Hall of Famer Al Kaline, and the bleachers sit in right and right-center field.
• Comerica Landing: a picnic-style deck above right field, formerly called the Pepsi Porch, with tables and standing room.
• Upper deck, 300-numbered sections: seat-view databases list the main upper deck in the 320s through 340s, with club seats at the front of the upper level around the infield. The Skyline section in the upper left-field corner is usually the least expensive seating in the park.

Best Seats at a Tigers Game

For the view

The On-Deck and Tiger Den seats between the dugouts are the closest seats in the park, and the club seats behind them keep the padded seating without the lounge access. If you want to be near the home team, sit on the third-base side near sections 131–135.

For shade and comfort

Ballpark guides point fans to the first-base side to keep the sun at their backs, and to the lower sections from about 115 to 130 behind home plate, where the upper deck overhead provides cover in the later innings and some protection from rain. Seating guides report that Tiger Den rows D and higher are covered.

For value

• Upper deck infield. Comerica's upper deck is not as tall as many, so the 300-level seats between the bases see the whole field and, on the first-base side, the best views of downtown.
• Left-field lower level. These seats are close to the bullpens and usually cost far less than the infield.
• Bleachers and Kaline's Corner. These are the livelier, more casual seats in right field.

For families

A carousel in the northwest corner and a Ferris wheel with twelve baseball-shaped cars in the northeast corner keep children busy. As of the 2026 season, Sunday home games are Kids Days, with free carousel and Ferris wheel rides for children 14 and under and postgame base running.

Sun, Netting and Seats to Avoid

• Third-base and left-field seats for day games. They take more direct afternoon sun. Bring a hat or choose the first-base side for a 1:10 p.m. start in summer.
• The bleachers on hot afternoons. They have no cover, which is fine at night and tiring at 2 p.m. in July.
• The Skyline section if you want detail. It is the cheapest seat for a reason: the corner angle is long. It works well for soaking in the scoreboard and the fountain, less well for following balls and strikes.
• Expect netting. Protective netting runs in front of sections 116–140, so front-row seats behind the dugouts look through a net. Most fans stop noticing it after an inning.

Getting to Comerica Park: Transit and Parking

Transit. The Detroit People Mover stops at Grand Circus Park and Broadway, both a short walk from the gates. The QLine streetcar on Woodward Avenue stops at Montcalm Street, next to the ballpark. DDOT and SMART buses serve downtown, and a tunnel bus runs from downtown Windsor, Ontario, for fans coming from Canada. As of 2026, the Gest app offers a free electric shuttle downtown from 5 to 11 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

Parking. Downtown garages and surface lots surround the ballpark and Ford Field. As of the 2026 season, the Tigers partner with SpotHero for reserved parking, so you can lock in a spot before you leave home. Reserve ahead for Opening Day, weekend games, fireworks nights and any day when Ford Field or nearby Little Caesars Arena also has an event, because the closest lots fill first and rates rise with demand. Check the team's current parking information before you go.

Entry gates. Comerica Park has four main entries, named for sponsors, and gates usually open about 1 hour 40 minutes before first pitch, which is 11:30 a.m. for a 1:10 p.m. game.

Comerica Park Bag Policy and Gate Rules (2026 Season)

As of the 2026 season, Comerica Park enforces a no-bag policy: no bags, backpacks, purses or clutches are allowed except those required for medical reasons, including diaper bags and breast pumps. Single-compartment items smaller than 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches, about the size of a phone wallet, are permitted. Diaper bags must be smaller than 16 by 16 by 8 inches and are inspected and tagged at entry. The policy is stricter than at many parks, so plan on pockets. Check the team's current ballpark guide before you go.

• Food and water: outside food and drink are not allowed, except one clear, factory-sealed plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less, or one empty plastic bottle.
• Cashless: the ballpark does not accept cash. Kiosks convert cash to prepaid cards.
• Re-entry: once you leave, you cannot come back in.
• Alcohol: sales end in the seats in the 7th inning and at concession stands in the 8th.
• Smoking: the park is entirely smoke-free, including vaping.

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From Tiger Stadium to Comerica Park

The Tigers played at Michigan and Trumbull, in the ballpark that became Tiger Stadium, from 1912 through 1999. Ground was broken for Comerica Park on October 29, 1997, on the original site of the Detroit College of Law, and the park opened on April 11, 2000, against the Seattle Mariners. It cost about 300 million dollars and was designed by Populous with SHG Inc. and the Rockwell Group in a retro-classic style.

The park hosted the 2005 MLB All-Star Game and World Series games in 2006 and 2012. Its dimensions have changed more than most: left-center was brought in before the 2003 season, and before 2023 the center-field fence moved in 10 feet to 412 feet and the outfield walls were lowered to 7 feet. The dirt strip between home plate and the pitcher's mound was removed before the 2025 season. Look for the 15-foot tiger statue at the main entrance, eight more tiger statues around the park and the Chevrolet fountain beyond center field. Tickets, schedules and promotions are on the Detroit Tigers site.

Sources

• Wikipedia – Comerica Park
• Detroit Tigers – Comerica Park A–Z Guide
• Wikipedia – Detroit Tigers
• TickPick – Detroit Tigers seating chart
• The Ballpark Guide – Comerica Park seating tips
• A View From My Seat – Comerica Park sections
• RateYourSeats – Comerica Park seating