Beautiful Lakeland, FL set to host Tigers Spring Training for 89^th Season and 60^th Consecutive Season at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

Secure your Spring Training Season Tickets by visiting tigers.com/spring or by calling (863) 686-8075

The Detroit Tigers today announced the club’s Grapefruit League game schedule for 2025 Spring Training in Lakeland, Florida. Spring of 2025 will mark Detroit’s 89^th season at TigerTown in Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationship between a Major League team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2025 spring season will be the club’s 60^th consecutive season of playing at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Located in Central Florida, Lakeland is a vibrant city known for its rich history, picturesque landscapes and diverse cultural offerings. Nestled between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland serves as a gateway to the state’s renowned attractions while retaining its own unique charm. Lakeland offers a variety of activities, attractions, day trips and restaurants – making it a great destination for an early spring getaway. Spring Training is a perfect time to visit Lakeland. The average high temperatures in February and March are 74 and 79 degrees, respectively, with rain only falling an average of five days each month.

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium has consistently been ranked as one of the top ballparks in Minor League Baseball. Boasting a capacity of more than 9,500, the stadium features seating from foul pole to foul pole and a family friendly berm area in left field, which is perfect for relaxing on a beautiful spring day. The stadium also includes premium spaces, such as The ‘34 Club, presented by Miller Lite, which features an indoor bar and seating, an all-inclusive buffet and outdoor padded seating for 205 fans. The On Deck Suite is an all-inclusive space for 36-60 people that includes upscale food and beverages.

The Tigers will again welcome some of the top teams in Major League Baseball to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium this spring. The Philadelphia Phillies (February 22, March 1, March 5), New York Yankees (March 13 and March 21), Toronto Blue Jays (February 24 and March 3), Baltimore Orioles (March 7 and March 16) and Pittsburgh Pirates (March 9 and March 17) are all scheduled to make multiple visits to Lakeland. Additionally, the Tigers will play the Boston Red Sox (February 27), Tampa Bay Rays (March 12), Atlanta Braves (March 22) and Minnesota Twins (February 26) in Lakeland.

For the second straight year, Major League Baseball will host a series of Spring Breakout games, which will showcase top prospects from each organization. A team of top Tigers prospects will face the best prospects from the Braves organization on March 16 in North Port.

The Tigers are now accepting deposits towards the purchase of new season tickets for the upcoming 2025 Spring Training season in sunny Lakeland. Secure your spot with a $100 per seat deposit by visiting tigers.com/spring or by calling (863) 413-4140.

Fans interested in securing their seat at Comerica Park for the 2025 season can do so by placing their season membership deposit today. Season Ticket Members receive guaranteed access to Detroit’s Opening Day presented by Rocket Mortgage on Friday, April 4 vs. the Chicago White Sox, discounts on concessions and merchandise, exclusive member events and more. 2025 Deposit Holders will have a chance to select their seats for the season ahead of the general public at a private Select-A-Seat event at Comerica Park on August 25. Place your season membership deposit for the 2025 season today at tigers.com/membership or call 313-471-2255.

Game times for 2025 Spring Training as well as the Bally Sports Detroit and 97.1 The Ticket/Audacy broadcast schedules will be announced at a later date.

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When fans enter Comerica Park for this weekend’s games against the New York Yankees, they’ll want to bring their appetite for good food and an even better cause.

As part of MLB Players’ Weekend, when fans across baseball celebrate MLB players’ interests, backstories and charitable passions, the Tigers will spotlight an ideal post-game meal of the team’s ace, Tarik Skubal. One of the ballpark’s concession stands will be re-branded “Skubal’s Snacks” after the All-Star’s nickname, “Skoob” – a parallel from the television show Scooby-Doo. Skubal’s Snacks will feature a burger designed by Tarik himself.

The Skubal Snack Burger features bacon, pepper jack cheese and light mayonnaise, and is topped off with a fried egg. The Tigers will donate a portion of proceeds from sales of the burger to Alternative for Girls, an organization that Tarik and his wife, Jessica, have supported throughout his tenure with the Tigers. Alternative For Girls helps girls and young women experiencing homelessness and other risks avoid violence, early pregnancy, and exploitation, and helps them to explore and access the support, resources, and opportunities necessary to be safe, to grow strong, and to make positive choices for their lives.

Skubal’s Snacks will be located at the Comerica Big Cat Court, located near the carousel at Comerica Park, available to fans during Friday and Saturday’s games.

Detroit will host the Yankees for two games at Comerica Park (Friday, 6:40 p.m. and Saturday, 1:10 p.m.) before wrapping up the three-game series on Sunday in Williamsport, PA, in the Little League Classic.

Throughout MLB Players’ Weekend, several Tigers will utilize customized, specially designed bats and cleats, displaying all kinds of personality. During Players’ Weekend, all Tigers will wear New Era caps featuring their uniform number on the side panel in a youthful design.

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Annual Training Camp Events Return to Centre ICE Arena from Sept. 14-22

Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman today announced that the Red Wings will return to Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City, Mich., to host NHL Prospect Games and Training Camp, as well as the 2024 Training Camp Season Preview Party at Delamar Traverse City.

NHL PROSPECT GAMES

NHL Prospect action returns to Traverse City for its 25th season, with the Red Wings hosting the Dallas Stars for a two-game series on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Over the history of prospect action at Centre ICE Arena, 772 players have moved on to play in at least one NHL game, including 13 who played for the Red Wings in 2023-24: Jonatan Berggren, Ben Chiarot (Atlanta), Alex DeBrincat (Chicago), Simon Edvinsson, Robby Fabbri (St. Louis), Ville Husso (St. Louis), Klim Kostin (St. Louis), Dylan Larkin, Michael Rasmussen, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Joe Veleno and Jake Walman (St. Louis).

TRAINING CAMP SEASON PREVIEW PARTY

The Red Wings will open their annual NHL Training Camp with the 2024 Training Camp Season Preview Party, presented by Porsche Detroit North, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Delamar Traverse City. This exciting new event provides guests with incredible opportunities to meet Red Wings players, coaches and personalities, and hear directly from team leadership ahead of the 2024-25 season. Hosted by Red Wings TV broadcasters Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond, the Season Preview Party also features a silent and live auction, as well as a VIP package that includes an exclusive meet and greet with Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman and Head Coach Derek Lalonde, and reserved seating with a Red Wings player for the season preview show.  Proceeds from the event benefit Involved Citizens Enterprises (I.C.E.), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing affordable skating programs to Northern Michigan.

RED WINGS TRAINING CAMP

The 2024-25 Red Wings hit the ice for the first time for Training Camp on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 19, and continue daily through Sunday, Sept. 22. Red Wings players, prospects and tryouts will be divided into teams that will practice and scrimmage throughout camp, including the annual Red and White Game on Sunday, Sept. 22. Following the Red and White game, the team will break camp for Detroit to begin its preseason schedule. A full camp roster and the complete training camp schedule will be announced at a later date.

TICKETS FOR ALL EVENTS ON SALE TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

Advance tickets for all September Red Wings events in Traverse City will be available online this season at www.mynorthtickets.com/organizations/centre-ice starting on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 10:00 a.m.. Ticket prices are as follows:

• NHL Prospect Games (Sept. 14-15): $25 per day (general admission)
• Training Camp Season Preview Party (Wednesday, Sept. 18) – visit www.centreice.org/drwseasonpreviewparty for details
• Training Camp Practice (Thursday, Sept. 19): $20 per day (general admission)
• Training Camp Practice (Friday, Sept. 20): $20 per day (general admission)
• Training Camp Practice (Saturday, Sept. 21): $30 per day (general admission)
• Red and White Game (Sunday, Sept. 22): $25 standing-room, $45 reserved seating or mezzanine

Select 2024 Training Camp merchandise will also be available for purchase in the arena store on the upper level behind the concession stand. For additional information, please call (231) 933-7465 or visit www.centreice.org.

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The Detroit Tigers will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1984 World Series championship team at Comerica Park on Saturday, Aug. 31, and fans purchasing a special ticket package will have the chance to walk away with exclusive merchandise in partnership with Detroit Vs Everybody.

The special ticket package, which is presented by Miller Lite, will feature the infamous “BLESS YOU BOYS” moniker from the 1984 season on the front and back of a short sleeve T-shirt. The Detroit Vs Everybody logo will be prominently displayed on the right sleeve, while the iconic Olde English ‘D’ will be featured on the left sleeve. Fans can visit Tigers.com/1984 for additional details and to purchase the special ticket package.

Detroit Vs Everybody was founded by Tommey Walker to represent the pride and unapologetic spirit of Detroit. Walker remains committed to creating a brand that strengthens the city’s image through the restored pride of Detroiters and is the creative powerhouse behind every product Detroit Vs Everybody sells.

Detroit Vs Everybody opened a retail location at 44 W. Columbia Street in The District Detroit in December 2023. The location offers a full line of the company’s trademark apparel and accessories. Pedestrian-only Columbia Street is located across from Comerica Park, featuring restaurants and other retail outlets.

“We are excited to collaborate with our friends at Detroit Vs Everybody for this ticket special and exclusive ‘Bless You Boys’ T-shirt in honor of the 1984 World Series champions,” said Asia Gholston, Vice President of Marketing for the Detroit Tigers. “It will be another celebratory weekend at Comerica Park, and we’re looking forward to our fans saluting the returning players for everything they meant to our city during that historic season.”

“The excitement, support and faith of the 1984 Tigers season was electrifying. It speaks to the fond memories our customers share of their time on Trumbull. I’m anxious to see that same energy here at Comerica Park for the next generation of fans,” Walker said.

The 1984 Tigers raced out to a 35-5 record and eventually recorded a franchise-record 104 wins before defeating the San Diego Padres in the World Series. That team was led by World Series MVP Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker, Lance Parrish, Chet Lemon, Jack Morris, Willie Hernández and many more. Several players will be back in Detroit to join the celebration. The reunion is presented by Miller Lite & Bally Sports Detroit.

First pitch against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 31 is scheduled for 6:10 p.m., with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. The first 15,000 fans to enter Comerica Park will receive a 1984 Replica Jersey, presented by Bally Sports Detroit.

Home Opener presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar set for Thursday, Oct. 10 vs. Penguins

Red Wings home for 22 weekend games at Little Caesars Arena

Thanksgiving Eve game vs. Flames; New Year’s Eve game vs. Penguins

Fans can move to top of 2025-26 Winged Wheel Nation waitlist by purchasing 10-game plan for upcoming 2024-25 season

The Detroit Red Wings today announced single-game tickets for the highly anticipated 2024-25 season at Little Caesars Arena will go on sale Monday, August 12 at 10 a.m. at DetroitRedWings.com/Tickets.

“The home opener at Little Caesars Arena is just two months away, and much like our fans, we’re excited about the return of Red Wings hockey,” said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “Single-game tickets will be in high demand, so we encourage our fans to secure their seats. The energy at the arena last season was at an all-time high, and we know the Hockeytown faithful will continue to create a tremendous home-ice advantage for our players.”

Little Caesars Arena will host 22 weekend games, including five on Friday nights, 10 games on Saturdays and seven contests on Sundays.

The Red Wings will host nine games against Original Six rivals, including two games each against the Rangers (Thursday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 9), Bruins (Saturday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, March 29), Maple Leafs (Saturday, Dec. 14 and Friday, Dec. 27) and Canadiens (Friday, Dec. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 23). The Blackhawks will visit Little Caesars Arena on Friday, Jan. 10.

Following the season opener on Oct. 10, the Red Wings will play six of their next 10 games at Little Caesars Arena, including Saturday, Oct. 12 against the Predators. Detroit will entertain the Flames for the annual Thanksgiving Eve game on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The month of December will feature the Red Wings hosting nine games, including six-of-seven at Little Caesars Arena from Dec. 18 through the annual New Year’s Eve game (Dec. 31) against the Penguins. Other notable matchups include the defending Western Conference-champion Oilers visiting Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, Oct. 27, the Utah Hockey Club’s first-ever visit to Detroit on Thursday, March 6 and a clash with the defending Stanley Cup-champion Panthers on Sunday, April 6.

The 2024-25 promotional giveaway schedule, in addition to theme nights, will be announced in the coming weeks. Red Wings fans are encouraged to follow @DetroitRedWings on social media and visit DetroitRedWings.com for specific details and to sign up for “Red Wings Weekly,” the club’s weekly email newsletter.

Four 10-Game Plans Now Available

The Red Wings have four 10-Game Plans for the 2024-25 season, presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. Plans start at just $49 per game.

Hockeytown Plan: Six weekend games, including a Saturday matchup against the Maple Leafs.

Thanksgiving Eve Plan: Featuring the Thanksgiving Eve game, five weekend games and March 6 game vs. Utah.

Showtime Plan: Enjoy a weekend matchup with the Maple Leafs among five weekend games as fans can watch Patrick Kane’s first full season as a member of the Red Wings.

New Year’s Eve Plan: Fans can ring in 2025 with a Dec. 31 matchup against the Penguins, and rivalry games against the Avalanche, Canadiens and Bruins.

Visit DetroitRedWings.com/10GamePlans to learn more and choose your plan today.

2025-26 Winged Wheel Nation Season Ticket Memberships Waitlist

Winged Wheel Nation is the Detroit Red Wings’ Season Ticket Membership Program. Designed with your unique needs and interests in mind, Winged Wheel Nation membership offers unprecedented inside access, unforgettable experiences and exclusive benefits for the Red Wings’ most loyal fans on a year-round basis.

For as low as $50 per seat, fans can join the Winged Wheel Nation Waitlist for the 2025-26 season. The Winged Wheel Nation Waitlist provides priority to select season ticket locations when they become available. Fans can jump the waitlist for 2025-26 Winged Wheel Nation memberships by purchasing a 10-Game Plan for the 2024-25 season.

All members enjoy year-round benefits, including access to a flexible payment plan, a ticket exchange program, invitations to VIP events and much more. Fans can choose from multiple membership types tailored to their schedule and fandom. Learn more about becoming a member by visiting DetroitRedWings.com/WingedWheelNation or by calling the Red Wings’ Ticket Sales & Service Office at 313-471-7575.

NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium on March 1

The Red Wings will face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio as part of the NHL’s 2025 Stadium Series. Red Wings fans can purchase tickets on September 18 to sit in the Wings’ fan section at the neutral-site game at “The Shoe.” To learn more about the game and tickets, click here.

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Professional internships can shape a student’s future career by providing work experience beyond what can be taught in a classroom, but they are not often available to high school students. Since 2015, Ilitch Companies have partnered with Detroit Public School’s Cass Technical High School on a paid internship program for juniors and seniors, with about 150 students participating to date.

The internship program provides Cass Tech students with experience at Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Little Caesars and Ilitch Companies. The students work on business projects throughout the summer in areas including event management, marketing, public relations, information technology, finance and human resources.

This summer, 18 students participated in the eight-week internship program, which includes enrichment opportunities such as meetings with company executives, professional workshops, networking opportunities, outings and tours.

“They know that we’re still high school students. They want us to get experience, and they also want us to have the tools we need for when we actually get into a career,” said Kaitlin Cobb, a Cass Tech senior who is interning in Fox Theatre Operations. “So they’re helping with stuff to get us there, like speaking to people who are in leadership positions so we can learn about their experience and feel inspired by them. Or help with our resumes and LinkedIn, so that we can have a professional one that we can use when we leave. They are preparing us to not just do well this summer, but also after college and post-high school.”

The students played an important part in the continued growth of our community, as they worked and learned alongside Ilitch organization professionals who are committed to Detroit, its neighborhoods and its people.

“At the heart of the Ilitch Companies, we want to make as much of a difference in our community as we can,” said Nicole Nimeth, Human Resources Business Partner for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “I think this program can be a real gateway for the students to get professional experience and be successful. They can take that experience with them into whatever they choose to do.”

The interns were recently recognized before a Detroit Tigers game during an on-field ceremony at Comerica Park, where they also attended batting practice and toured the ballpark.

The Ilitch organization has a long-standing partnership with Detroit Public Schools Community District, including the annual Evening of Fine Arts, and the internship program. Learn more about the Cass Tech High School internship program and this year’s talented participants in this video:

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With 2025 marking Comerica Park’s 25^th season hosting Major League Baseball games, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and the Detroit Tigers announced some of the most significant upgrades to the fan experience since the ballpark opened. This continues a multi-year stretch of projects to constantly, thoughtfully, and impactfully provide a first-class fan and player experience. Here is a presentation link with more information.

Two of those enhancement projects for 2025 were recently unveiled, centering around premium seating at Comerica Park. Construction and work on each of the projects will begin this year and will be completed on a rolling basis into next season. More detail will be shared on each as specifics are finalized and construction begins.

First on this list is the exclusive Home Plate Club, a new space built beneath the stands featuring a high-end, all-inclusive experience with direct access from the dedicated seats with an immersive perspective closest to the action. Upgraded seating behind home plate will be completed for the home opener next season, while the full club experience will be available during the season as the project is completed.

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Another feature fans will enjoy are all-new Loge Boxes, located in the lower level of Comerica Park, between the bases. With access to the Home Plate Club and all the same benefits, these boxes offer fans a semi-private luxury seating and game-viewing experience that elevates them above the action. A privacy wall partially encloses these seats, providing additional comfort directly in front of each chair.

“The announcement of our Home Plate Club and Loge Boxes showcases our organization’s ongoing commitment to providing a first-class fan and player experience,” said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “Our goal is to continue investing and creating a variety of best-in-class experiences for all fans.  Adding exclusive, premium seating options is feedback we’ve heard consistently, and we are thrilled to unveil these exciting upgrades during the 2025 season.”

As part of construction surrounding the Home Plate Club, the Tigers are also upgrading the visitors weight room and other clubhouse spaces as well as the umpire lounge.

Much like recent projects undertaken by the organization, including the renovation and expansion of the home clubhouse at Comerica Park, the Home Plate Club is made possible by both reorganizing existing and creating new back-of-house areas beneath the seating bowl at the ballpark. This innovative approach has been taken to catalyze expanding the team’s operations for both player- and fan-facing areas.

These new premium seating spaces join several other projects completed in recent years, and additional ones that are on the horizon. Those include the renovation of the Tigers home clubhouse at Comerica Park; purchase and renovation of a new team plane; installation of state-of-the art LED field lighting, stadium sound system, and scoreboard; building new player development facilities in Lakeland; building of a new player academy in the Dominican Republic; and more.

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Olympia Development of Michigan (ODM), has selected 475 Peterboro Street as the first of the three projects to be offered to Detroit-based developers in The District Detroit’s recently announced Co-Development Program.

475 Peterboro Street was designed in the Beaux-Arts style by the architectural firm Pollmar & Ropes and opened in 1914 as The Woodstock Apartments. The building is 47,500 square feet and originally had 71 apartments. The property is located between Cass Avenue and 2nd Avenue across from Detroit Shipping Company.

The Co-Developer Program is designed to create opportunities for Detroit-based, Detroit-headquartered, or Detroit resident-owned development companies. Qualified companies will have the opportunity to pursue the development of up to three properties.  ODM received interest from over 35 developers in 475 Peterboro and invitations have been extended to 10 of those developers to participate in the next phase of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

“The Co-Developer partnership is the highest and best reflection of who we want to be as Detroit-based developers. To work with local developers and trades to restore historic buildings into new housing in the city truly defines our purpose and reminds us of what we can do together,” said Keith Bradford, President of Olympia Development of Michigan and The District Detroit. “Detroit is full of opportunities, and we are proud to be a part of this city’s bright future.”

As part of The District Detroit Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), ODM agreed to lead an additional Co-Development Program.  ODM has other Co-Developer partnerships underway at The Residences @ 150 Bagley (formally known as The United Artist Building), 64 Edmund Place and Henry Street Apartments.

“We are proud of The District Detroit’s Co-Development Program and the opportunity to work with more Detroit based developers,” said Rian English Barnhill, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Olympia Development of Michigan. “It is important to us that we work with community-minded partners who are committed to Detroit.  This will benefit the community and further advance our city.”

The 10 invited bidders for 475 Peterboro Street have a deadline of September 30, 2024 to respond to the RFP.

The District Detroit’s CBA Co-Development Program consists of two other properties: 81 W. Columbia Street and 44 & 48 W. Adams.  Invitations will be extended to developers interested in the next selected site by October 31, 2024. More information on the Co-Development Program can be found at TheDistrictDetroitOC.com/RFP.

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Multi-genre hit-making entertainer Jelly Roll revealed he is adding two additional performances to his Beautifully Broken Tour 2024 run, including a stop at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, November 6 at 7 p.m. The Detroit Youth Choir helped announce the new tour date by singing the chorus to Jelly Roll’s hit single “Need a Favor” outside Little Caesars Arena. Watch the announcement video HERE.

The tour, which is set to kick off on Monday, August 27 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, has recently added new markets including Cincinnati, OH, Lexington, KY, Kansas City, MO, Houston, TX and Austin TX in addition to previously announced markets New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New Orleans, and more. Tour openers for all dates through October 27 include breakout newcomers Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay, with ERNEST, Shaboozey and Allie Colleen joining as support starting October 30.

Jelly shared the news during his couch interview and Block Party outdoor performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday evening (6/25) where, in addition to the tour announcement, he performed a never before heard new track from his upcoming new album titled “Burning.” Written by Jelly, Zach Crowell, Ian Fitchuck, and Ilsey Juber, “Burning” follows the release of his current radio hit “I Am Not Okay,” which premiered last week on Country radio and is currently Top 20 and climbing. “I Am Not Okay” marked the Nashville native’s first official new music release since his record-breaking debut Country album, Whitsitt Chapel last year and follow’s Jelly’s fourth consecutive #1 at Country radio and fifth career #1.

The Beautifully Broken Tour is presented by Live Nation.

Verizon Presale

Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken Tour’s newly announced shows in the U.S through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Presale tickets for select shows will begin Tuesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. local time to Thursday, August 1 at 10 p.m. local time. For more details visit Verizon.com/Access.

Citi Presale

Citi is the official card of the Beautifully Broken Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. local time to Thursday, August 1 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale, which begins Friday, August 2 at ticketmaster.com.

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