SHADE GUIDE

Comerica Park

Detroit TigersMLB
Downtown Detroit,
41,083 seats
0° orientation
Open Air
Built 2000
Comerica Park stadium information: Home of the Detroit Tigers in MLB. Located in Downtown Detroit, with a capacity of 41,083 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 0 degrees. Built in 2000.

Overview

Comerica Park in downtown Detroit combines baseball with an amusement park atmosphere, featuring a distinctive tiger theme throughout. The spacious ballpark includes a Ferris wheel, carousel, and numerous tiger statues, creating a unique family-friendly environment.

Stadium Highlights

  • Tiger statues and themed elements
  • Ferris wheel and carousel
  • Downtown Detroit skyline views
  • Spacious outfield dimensions

Unique Features

  • Tiger statues at main entrance
  • Ferris wheel with baseball-shaped cars
  • Fountain display in center field
  • Comerica Carousel

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

  • Upper Deck 325-340 third base
  • Tiger Club
  • On Deck Circle

Afternoon Games

  • Upper Deck 340-345
  • Sections 130-142 third base
  • Club seats

Evening Games

  • First base side after 6 PM
  • Sections 110-125
  • Most upper deck

Shade Tips

  • Third base side gets afternoon shade first
  • Upper deck provides good overhang coverage
  • Lower bowl stays sunny longer
  • Club areas have climate control

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

55°F 60% 30% rain

Cool and unpredictable

Bundle up

May

66°F 60% 30% rain

Mild spring

Third base for afternoon

June

76°F 65% 25% rain

Pleasant early summer

Upper deck recommended

July

82°F 65% 25% rain

Warm and humid

Shade becomes important

August

80°F 70% 25% rain

Peak summer

Evening games best

September

72°F 65% 25% rain

Cooling down

Most sections comfortable

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Tiger Club

Behind home plate

  • All-inclusive food/drinks
  • Padded seats
  • Private entrance
On Deck Circle

First base side

  • Field level dining
  • Waitstaff
  • Climate control

Seating Tips

Tiger Club 120-130

Premium experience behind plate

experience

Upper 335-340

Best value with shade

value

Sections 135-140

Great shade and views

shade

Kaline's Corner

Affordable outfield seats

value

Budget-Friendly Options

  • Upper Reserved 325-345
  • Bleachers
  • Kaline's Corner

Food & Drink

Signature Items

  • Coney dogs
  • Little Caesars pizza
  • Buddy's Detroit pizza
  • Better Made chips

Local Favorites

  • Slows Bar BQ
  • Leo's Coney Island
  • Buddy's Pizza
  • Detroit Beer Co

Beer & Beverages

  • Bell's
  • Founders
  • Labatt
  • Atwater Brewery

Local breweries: Founders, Bell's, Atwater, Detroit Beer Co

Getting There

Address

2100 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

Parking Options

Comerica Park Garage

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $30✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Most convenient

Fox Theatre Garage

Distance: 5 min walkPrice: $20✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Good alternative

Grand Circus Park

Distance: 10 min walkPrice: $10-15✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Budget option

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

  • QLine streetcar
  • DDOT buses
  • People Mover

Ride Share: Montcalm Street designated zones

Game Day Tips

Early Arrival

Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch

Sun Protection

Bring sunscreen for day games

Local Food

Try the stadium signature items

Beat Traffic

Leave early or stay late to avoid congestion

Typical Game Day Schedule

  • Gates Open: 90 minutes before first pitch
  • First Pitch: 7:10 PM weekdays, various weekend times

Neighborhood: Downtown Detroit

Revitalized downtown with theaters, casinos, and restaurants

Before the Game

  • Hockeytown Cafe
  • Detroit Beer Co
  • Grand Trunk Pub
  • Nemo's Bar

After the Game

  • Greektown Casino district
  • Campus Martius bars
  • Midtown restaurants

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

  • Ferris wheel great for kids
  • Tiger statues throughout park
  • Walk of Fame worth exploring
  • Fountain show between innings

Best Value

  • Kaline's Corner affordable
  • Upper deck corners good value
  • Tuesday specials throughout

Hidden Gems

  • Ernie Harwell statue
  • Championship flags display
  • Vintage Detroit Collection shop

Things to Avoid

  • Bleachers on hot days
  • Parking without prepaying
  • Missing pregame ceremonies

Stadium History

Timeline

2000Comerica Park opens
2005Hosts MLB All-Star Game
2006Hosts World Series
2012Hosts World Series

Stadium Traditions

Paws

Tiger mascot

Singing of God Bless America

7th inning tradition

Olde English D

Iconic logo

Retired Numbers

#1Lou Whitaker(2022)
#2Charlie Gehringer(1983)
#3Alan Trammell(2018)
#5Hank Greenberg(1983)
#6Al Kaline(1980)
#11Sparky Anderson(2011)
#16Hal Newhouser(1997)
#23Willie Horton(2000)
#42Jackie Robinson(1997)
#47Jack Morris(2018)