Detroit Tigers Set for Strike Out Cancer Weekend, Presented by Karmanos Cancer Institute, as Part of Upcoming Seven-Game Homestand Against Cleveland Guardians and San Francisco Giants

• Strike Out Cancer Weekend will feature activations from May 23-25, in partnership with Karmanos Cancer Institute, including pre-game and in-game tributes, “Food for a Cause” and “Cleats for a Cause” initiatives, Everybody vs. Cancer T-shirt sales, giveaways, donation opportunities and more

• “Friday Night Party in the Park,” presented by Casamigos, on May 23 features pregame entertainment, specialty cocktails, postgame concert and fireworks

• Giveaways on Saturdays include a Pink Seersucker Hat, presented by Karmanos, on May 24

• Homestand also features Law Enforcement Night (May 22), City Connect Friday (May 23), Memorial Day (May 26) and Jewish Heritage Night (May 27)

The Detroit Tigers will return to Comerica Park for Strike Out Cancer Weekend, presented by Karmanos Cancer Institute, as part of a seven-game homestand against the Cleveland Guardians (May 22-25) and San Francisco Giants (May 26-28).

Fans who purchase single-game tickets during Strike Out Cancer Weekend at Tigers.com/StrikeOutCancer can donate directly to Karmanos at checkout. Single-game tickets for the upcoming homestand are available at Tigers.com/Tickets and special ticket packages are available at Tigers.com/SpecialTicket.

Thursday, May 22 at 6:40 p.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

Law Enforcement Night

May 22 is Law Enforcement Night, and fans who purchased the sold-out special ticket package receive a Tigers-branded Law Enforcement jersey, with a portion of ticket package proceeds benefiting the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

Gates open at 5 p.m.

Friday, May 23 at 7:10 p.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

Strike Out Cancer Weekend Leadoff, Friday Night Party in the Park, presented by Casamigos, and City Connect Friday

May 23 is the first night of Strike Out Cancer Weekend, featuring decor throughout Comerica Park to drive awareness to various forms of cancer. Informational tents and tables with Karmanos Cancer Institute representatives will be at each ballpark entry, along with Strike Out Cancer recognition cards for fans to fill out.

Exclusive Everybody vs. Cancer T-shirts will be available at Comerica Park retail locations all weekend in collaboration with Detroit Vs. Everybody. Everybody vs. Cancer T-shirt sale proceeds benefit Karmanos through the Detroit Tigers Foundation.

Strikeout Cancer Weekend also features “Food for a Cause” and “Cleats for a Cause” initiatives. “Food for a Cause” includes special menu items available throughout the weekend, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Karmanos. “Cleats for a Cause” includes Tigers players wearing custom cleats to honor loved ones affected by cancer.

• Cancer patients, survivors and loved ones who have been lost will be recognized throughout the evening, including select patients ringing a bell to signify their recent remission and select patients receiving custom purple bats—to recognize all forms of cancer—from PAWS during inning breaks.

• May 23 “Food for a Cause” options include blue cotton candy (main concourse), blue Tigers ice cream and soft serve mini helmets (Comerica Big Cat Court), pink deli paper for hot dogs (Big League Grille locations) and blue color-changing beverage cups (Sections 117 and 333).

• “Cleats for a Cause” participants include Kerry Carpenter, wearing custom cleats to honor his father, who passed away from liver cancer, and Zach McKinstry, wearing custom cleats to bring awareness to lung cancer in honor of his grandmother.

Every Friday home game is a “Friday Night Party in the Park,” presented by Casamigos, featuring postgame fireworks (weather permitting), live music and entertainment and pregame food and beverage specials on the Comerica Landing. The Strike Out Cancer specialty cocktail is a “Pink Passion” served with Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Pink Lemonade, Lemon Juice and Triple Sec.

May 23 is also City Connect Friday, featuring the Tigers’ “Motor City” uniforms, and fans who purchased the special ticket package receive a City Connect hat.

Fans can purchase City Connect merchandise at The D Shop, presented by Meijer, and online. On Fridays, all City Connect merchandise is 30% off at The D Shop. On non-game days, free 30-minute parking for The D Shop is available in the Tiger Garage, at 128 Fisher Service Drive, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Every Friday home game is also First Responder Friday, which is an initiative created by A.J. and Erin Hinch to give first responders and their families a well-deserved night to relax, reconnect and experience Tigers baseball together.

Comerica Park gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 24 at 7:15 p.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

Pink out the Park to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Pink Seersucker Hat Giveaway, presented by Karmanos Cancer Institute

Fans are encouraged to wear pink on May 24 to support breast cancer research and awareness.

• Pregame ceremonies include a “Built to Defeat” survivor stroll around the warning track, an oversized ribbon in the outfield, survivors from Karmanos Cancer Institute throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and singing the National Anthem.

• Breast cancer patients, survivors and loved ones who have been lost will be recognized throughout the evening, including select patients ringing a bell to signify their recent remission and select patients receiving custom pink bats from PAWS during inning breaks. Fans will be asked to stand and hold up recognition cards at the end of the fourth inning to pay tribute to loved ones affected by cancer.

• May 24 “Food for a Cause” options include pink cotton candy (main concourse), pink Tigers ice cream and soft serve mini helmets (Comerica Big Cat Court), pink deli paper for hot dogs (Big League Grille locations) and pink color-changing beverage cups (Sections 117 and 333).

• The “Cleats for a Cause” participant is Will Vest, wearing custom cleats to honor his grandmother who had breast cancer, and his grandfather who had pancreatic cancer.

• Proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle will benefit Karmanos.

Every Saturday home game includes an exciting giveaway for early arriving fans at Comerica Park. The May 24 giveaway is a Pink Seersucker Hat, presented by Karmanos.

Fans who purchase a special ticket package for May 24 receive a Pink Out the Park baseball tee, presented by Karmanos.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 25 at 11:35 a.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day and Chevy Sunday Kids Day

• For Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, signs and cheer cards will be hung in the home clubhouse tunnel for Tigers players to see as they walk to the dugout. Artwork will be from patients at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Kids Kicking Cancer.

• Kids Kicking Cancer students will be honored before the game.

• “Food for a Cause” options include gold cotton candy (main concourse), pink deli paper for hot dogs (Big League Grille locations) and gold color-changing beverage cups (Sections 117 and 333).

• Proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle will benefit Karmanos.

Every Sunday home game is a Chevy Sunday Kids Day, where young fans can get pre-game player autographs on the concourse, run the bases after the game and enjoy free rides on the Hi-Chew Ferris Wheel and Carousel.

The Meijer Sunday Family Value Deal is available, starting at $79, including four upper-level tickets, four hot dogs, four bags of chips and four fountain drinks. The lower-level ticket package starts at $99. Fans can also upgrade either package with four slices of pizza and four fountain drinks for just $10 more.

Gates open at 10 a.m.

Monday, May 26 at 1:10 p.m. vs. San Francisco Giants

Memorial Day

For Memorial Day on May 26, the Tigers will welcome families of fallen soldiers from the TAPS organization (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) to be recognized before the game. Tigers players will write the names of the fallen soldiers on their hats/equipment for the game.

Other Memorial Day initiatives include:

• National Anthem Singer: Member of the U.S. Army Band

• Honor Guard: Joint service Honor Guard with all military branches

• Ceremonial First Pitch: Colonel Zuhlke of the U.S. Air Force

• God Bless America Singer: Member of the U.S. Army Band

Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 27 at 6:40 p.m. vs. San Francisco Giants

313 Value Game, presented by Pepsi, and Jewish Heritage Night

Every Tuesday home game is a “313 Value Game,” presented by Pepsi, with $19 lower-level tickets available, as well as $3 bottled water and fountain drinks, $1 chips and $3 hot dogs. 

May 27 is also Jewish Heritage Night, and fans who purchased the special ticket package receive a one-of-a-kind Tigers jersey with Hebrew lettering. Kosher specialty food items will be available for purchase throughout the game (Section 139) and Green Dot Stables will feature a Kosher Brisket Slider (Section 143).

Gates open at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28 at 1:10 p.m. vs. San Francisco Giants

Don’t miss the homestand finale as the Tigers wrap up their series with the Giants before hitting the road for a seven-game intra-division road trip.

Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

Group Ticket Options

Fans interested in purchasing 10 or more tickets during the upcoming homestand can visit Tigers.com/Groups or email Groups@Tigers.com.