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The Detroit Tigers swing into Lakeland for their 90th consecutive Spring Training

  • Writer: Alastair Mac
    Alastair Mac
  • 9 hours ago
  • 3 min read
The 2026 season marks the Tigers 90th Spring Training in Lakeland and 61st at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

The Detroit Tigers swing into Florida for their 90th consecutive Spring Training in Lakeland

Spring Training is just around the corner and the Detroit Tigers will once again call Lakeland home from late February until the end of March.


This year will be the Detroit Tigers’ 90th season for Spring Training at TigerTown, extending the longest-standing relationship between a Major League team and a current Spring Training host city.


The 2026 spring season will be the club’s 61st consecutive season of playing at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. This year’s Spring Training schedule features 15 contests at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.


Aerial view of a crowded baseball stadium under a blue sky with clouds. Players on the field, fans in colorful seating. Detroit Tigers logo visible.

Detroit Tigers Spring Training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium is an experience like no other.


Located between Orlando and Tampa, about an hour from each, Lakeland is the perfect place to catch a Spring Training game. So grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks and cheer on your favorite MLB team.


The Tigers will begin their 2026 Grapefruit League schedule at home on Sunday, February 22 against the Baltimore Orioles. The club then hosts the Minnesota Twins the following day, Monday, February 23. The season wraps up on Saturday, March 21 against the New York Yankees.


Check out the full 2026 Spring Training Home Schedule

Sunday, February 22 vs. Baltimore Orioles

Monday, February 23 vs. Minnesota Twins

Wednesday, February 25 vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Friday, February 27 vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Sunday, March 1 vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Monday, March 2 vs. Atlanta Braves

Wednesday, March 4 vs. Panama

Friday, March 6 vs. Boston Red Sox

Saturday, March 7 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Monday, March 9 vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Thursday, March 12 vs. New York Yankees

Monday, March 16 vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Tuesday, March 17, vs. Baltimore Orioles

Saturday, March 21 vs. New York Yankees



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The Detroit Tigers swing into Florida for their 90th consecutive Spring Training in Lakeland

With 190,000 square feet of fun and excitement mixed with America’s favorite pastime, Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium is a must-see Central Florida landmark with activities that everyone will enjoy.


The 9,000 person seating capacity stadium, voted the best of the Grapefruit League Ballparks is ready to host the anticipated Detroit Tigers spring training games against the Yankees, Braves, Rays, Red Sox, and more.


There is a wide array of seating options available for families, friends and group outings including the Corona Cabana Bar with music and Central Florida’s best frozen cocktails, or the all-inclusive premium seating areas to escape the heat. Families can spread out on the friendly outfield berm and explore the children’s interactive play area throughout the game.


The Detroit Tigers swing into Florida for their 90th consecutive Spring Training in Lakeland

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