DETROIT, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – It’s Opening Day in Detroit, and the Tigers are already swinging for the fences. The 2025 home opener kicks off at 1:30 p.m. ET at Comerica Park, where the Tigers will face off against the Chicago White Sox. Fans will be flooding the stands for what many in Michigan treat like a state holiday – ready to cheer their team on and hopefully watch them knock it out of the park.

Even before the first pitch, the crowd will be treated to a grand slam of pre-game festivities. Saginaw native and Grammy winner Brian d’Arcy James will belt out the national anthem, setting the stage for a flyover by an A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” from Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The ceremonial first pitch will be delivered by Southfield comedian Keegan-Michael Key.

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Off the field, Comerica Park will be showcasing some new features in honor of its 25th anniversary. The scoreboard now prominently displays the Comerica Park logo, new luxury seats behind home plate, new food options, a renovated home clubhouse for the players, a new team plane, and more.

With star power on the mound, jets in the sky, and fresh upgrades all around the park, the stage is set for an unforgettable season. As fans settle into their seats with hot dogs in hand and hope in their hearts, there’s just one thing left to say – play ball!