2026 Spring Training marks the team’s 90th campaign at TigerTown in Lakeland, the longest current relationship between a Major League Baseball team and a host city.
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The Tigers Have Returned for Spring Training
It’s the 89th year for the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. The first game is Feb. 22 at Joker Marchant Stadium.
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Play Ball! Detroit Tigers Spring Training Games Begin on Saturday
Tickets are still available for most games at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
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Lakeland Area Officials Relieved as Legislators Take the Heat Off Special Taxing Districts
Citrus Connection officials are also talking about special shuttles to Bonnet Springs Park, the airport and Spring Training games.
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Detroit Tigers Plan to Build $33 Million Dorm and Stay in Lakeland Until 2044
The City Commission approved a proposal to issue bonds on behalf of the Tigers for the new dormitory, cafeteria and rec hall.
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Tigers’ Willie Horton Recalls Segregated Lakeland, Gives Thanks for Progress
The retired slugger is grand marshal of Lakeland’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade.
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Detroit Tigers Spring Training Schedule Reflects a Return to Normal
After their traditional opener against a local college team, the Detroit Tigers launch Spring Training 2023 at home in Lakeland on Feb. 23 against the Philadelphia Phillies and end at home on March 26 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Tigers Fans Starting to Get Ticket Refunds as Start of Spring Training is Delayed Again
As labor negotiations delay the start of MLB Spring Training again — this time until at least March 11 — officials at Tigertown remain hopeful that the Detroit Tigers will ultimately play games here; but some disappointed fans are starting to get refunds for their tickets, News Channel 8 reports.
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Tigers Open Minor League Minicamp Games to Fans as MLB Delays Spring Training Play
Fans can attend Detroit Tigers minor league minicamp games in Lakeland for free starting Monday, the team announced Friday evening, according to the Detroit Free Press. Earlier in the day, MLB disclosed that the start of major league Spring Training games will be delayed until at least March 5, a week later than originally scheduled. […]
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Spring Training Delay Worries Local Businesses
Lakeland businesses are worried about the financial impact of a stunted 2022 Detroit Tigers Spring Training season, News Channel 8 reports. The Tigers are scheduled to play their first game in Lakeland eight days from now, but the team’s 40 roster players are still locked out by MLB owners over collective bargaining differences. Nevertheless, minicamp […]