Tigers Announce Giveaways, Special Events; Ind. Tickets On Sale Saturday
DETROIT - With the 2018 season right around the corner, the club announced today the lineup of promotional giveaways, along with their signature and special themed events. Additionally, individual game tickets for the 2018 Detroit Tigers season will go on sale Saturday, January 27 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase single game tickets at the Comerica Park Box Office* on Witherell Street, online at tigers.com, or by calling 866-66-TIGER (84437).
As one of the premier destinations for summer fun in Michigan since 1901, the Detroit Tigers will continue their tradition of providing quality, affordable family fun for fans of all ages. Comerica Park offers unique opportunities for fans to engage with the club's storied history and past champions. This summer will showcase a series of summer celebrations including the 50th anniversary of the 1968 World Series champions and the number retirement ceremonies for Alan Trammell and Jack Morris, who were recently elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2018.
Tigers greats Alan Trammell and Jack Morris are headed to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Secure tickets to both retirement ceremonies that feature corresponding replica Hall of Fame jersey giveaways on both days. Jack Morris's number '47' will be retired on Sunday, August 12 vs. Minnesota Twins and Alan Trammell's number '3' will be retired on Sunday, August 26 vs. Chicago White Sox. Fans can lock in their seats for both number retirement ceremonies with the Trammell and Morris Celebration Four-Pack, on sale now. This exclusive ticket package includes four games and starts at just $76. all fans who purchase this ticket package will receive exclusive replica Hall of Fame plaques of each Hall of Famer. For more information visit tigers.com/HOF.
This summer the Detroit Tigers will honor a significant milestone in club history with the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the 1968 World Series Championship, September 7-9. The Tigers will pay tribute to the 1968 World Series team with a special pregame on-field ceremony on Saturday, September 8, when the club faces the St. Louis Cardinals, the Tigers opponent in that historic seven-game World Series. Featured 68' inspired giveaways for the weekend include a pair of 1968 "Sock it to 'em" socks on Friday, September 7, a 1968 replica road jersey on Saturday, September 8 and a 1968 replica pennant on Sunday, September 9.
In 2018, the club will continue to host the following special events at Comerica Park: Kids Opening Day (April 15); the ever-popular Star Wars™ Night (May 11); "Pink Out the Park" (May 13); 48th Annual Polish-American Night (May 25); 24th Annual Negro Leagues Weekend (June 8-10) and 13th Annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! (August 11).
The Tigers have planned over 25 giveaways for the season, in addition to 10 post-game fireworks extravaganzas, courtesy of Pepsi, following Friday night baseball in Detroit. The 2018 promotional giveaway schedule is highlighted by a series of collectible bobbleheads that pay tribute to four of the 1968 champions, Al Kaline (May 26), Bill Freehan (June 2), Willie Horton (July 7) and Mickey Lolich (August 25).
As part of "Chevy Youth Baseball Sunday Kids Days," children can enjoy free rides on the Comerica Bank Carousel or the Fly Ball Ferris Wheel, courtesy of Kroger, free face painting at Gates A and B, and post-game Kids Run the Bases, courtesy of Aquafina.
Several Detroit Tigers home games will feature special themed events, including unique premium ticket packages, with a ticket to an exciting Tigers game and a special premium item. All premium special themed events can be found at tigers.com/specialevents.
FOX Sports Detroit University Days include a game ticket, a Detroit Tigers baseball cap in the University's team colors and a donation to the school's scholarship fund.
FOX Sports Detroit University Days
Date Event Merchandise Purchase Link
6/27/18 Western Michigan University tigers.com/wmu
7/20/18 Central Michigan University tigers.com/cmu
7/21/18 Eastern Michigan University tigers.com/emu
7/31/18 Grand Valley State University tigers.com/gvsu
8/10/18 University of Michigan tigers.com/um
8/14/18 Oakland University tigers.com/ou
8/24/18 Michigan State University tigers.com/msu
9/18/18 Wayne State University tigers.com/wsu
9/20/18 University of Detroit Mercy tigers.com/udm
For the complete 2018 home schedule, including all the Tigers signature and special themed events, and promotional giveaways, visit tigers.com.
Fans looking to secure tickets to the best games this upcoming season can do so now by purchasing customizable ticket packages, including the six and 20-game flex plans. Flex plans start as low as $110 and fans can choose the games and seats they want. Plans that include an Opening Day ticket start as low as $15 per game. For complete 2018 season ticket information, visit tigers.com/seasons or call (313) 471-BALL (2255).
Individual game tickets, including Opening Day, go on sale Saturday, January 27 starting at 9:00 a.m. Tickets start as low as $12. Secure tickets to a summer of historic celebrations that will showcase the great tradition of Detroit Tigers baseball. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase single game tickets at the Comerica Park Box Office* on Witherell Street, online at tigers.com, or by calling 866-66-TIGER (84437).
*Fans must present a valid form of payment for tickets (cash or credit card with a valid ID).