The Tigers are gearing up for a big day at Comerica Park this Friday, as they return home to a packed house for their Opening Day clash against the St. Louis Cardinals. The excitement is palpable, with the team announcing a sellout for the home opener, continuing a proud tradition at Comerica Park that dates back to its opening in 2000, save for the pandemic-affected years.
While the game is officially sold out, fans still have a shot at snagging standing room-only tickets for $128.80 on the Tigers' official site. If you're exploring other options, the secondary market has tickets starting at $150 for seats in the third level of left field.
Comerica Park has a storied history of drawing massive crowds for Opening Day. Since the inaugural game in 2000, the Tigers have consistently attracted over 40,000 fans, with the record attendance hitting 45,068 in 2014. Even in recent years, the numbers have stayed impressive, with last year's opener drawing 44,735 fans.
The Tigers are optimistic about attendance for the rest of the weekend series, with Saturday and Sunday games seeing strong ticket sales. Typically, there's a drop-off in attendance after Opening Day, but with Game 2 landing on a Saturday and temperatures expected to be pleasant, the decline might not be as steep this time around.
Sunday's game is particularly intriguing as it features Justin Verlander's much-anticipated return to the mound in Detroit, marking his first start as a Tiger since 2017. The game will be nationally televised on Peacock's "Sunday Night Baseball," and the Tigers are offering a special ticket package that includes a commemorative "WELCOME HOME" T-shirt, starting at $28.66.
On StubHub, the Tigers' Opening Day is marked as a "hottest event," and tickets for the weekend games are moving quickly.
Last year, the Tigers' first three home games saw a significant drop in attendance, with the second and third games drawing just over 26,000 and 20,000 fans, respectively, partly due to chilly weather. However, with over 2.4 million fans attending games in 2025, the Tigers are aiming to surpass the 3-million mark this season, buoyed by consecutive playoff appearances and key offseason signings like Framber Valdez, Verlander, and Kenley Jansen.
For those planning to catch the action live, the Tigers' home opener kicks off at 1:10 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are available on the Tigers' website, with standing room options still up for grabs, and plenty of choices on secondary platforms like StubHub.
Historically, the Tigers boast a solid record in home openers, standing at 71-53-1. At Comerica Park, they've been particularly dominant since 2009, with a 14-3 record in home openers.