Fan Stay
Atheneum Suite Hotel
An all-suite boutique hotel in Greektown, about an 8-minute walk from Ford Field, between the stadium and Greektown’s bars and restaurants.
MLB Ballpark
Comerica Park
Detroit Tigers · Detroit
Comerica Park is the open-air, retro-classic home of the Detroit Tigers in the heart of downtown Detroit, opened in 2000 to replace the historic Tiger Stadium. It is best known as the only Major League ballpark to feature both a Ferris wheel and a carousel inside its gates.
Address: 2100 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
History
The Tigers called Tiger Stadium home for 88 seasons starting in 1912, and by the late 1990s the franchise pursued a modern downtown ballpark. Groundbreaking took place in October 1997, and the venue opened on April 11, 2000, with the Tigers beating the Seattle Mariners on a snowy afternoon. The original design drew complaints for cavernous outfield dimensions that favored pitchers, so the team moved the left-center fence in from 395 to 370 feet before the 2003 season. The retro-classic ballpark leans into a Tigers theme: a 15-foot tiger statue guards the main gate, and illuminated tiger heads line the exterior brick. Set against the Detroit skyline, it has anchored the city's sports district for more than two decades.
The Ballpark Experience
Comerica Park is celebrated for its sweeping views of the downtown Detroit skyline, best seen from seats behind home plate or along the third-base line. Its signature feature is the family-friendly entertainment built into the park: a 50-foot Ferris wheel with baseball-shaped cars and a hand-painted carousel of decorative tigers, neither of which exists together at any other big-league stadium. A large fountain beyond center field erupts after Tigers home runs, and a walk around the open concourse passes statues of franchise greats. The wide concourses and relaxed atmosphere make it one of the more approachable ballparks in the majors.
Food & Drink
Comerica Park leans hard into Detroit specialties. Coney dogs and Greek gyros are widely available, and Little Caesars, the Detroit-born pizza chain, operates multiple stands. The Big Cat Court food hall gathers many of these options, and a dedicated Beer Hall pours local craft beers.
Visiting Tips
Seats behind home plate or on the third-base side give the best skyline views, while the upper deck offers solid, affordable sight lines. The QLINE streetcar runs along Woodward Avenue and stops about a block away, and Detroit's free People Mover has a nearby station. Numerous parking structures connect directly to the ballpark. Arrive early to ride the Ferris wheel and carousel.
Famous Moments
- 2005 — Comerica Park hosted the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
- 2006 — The Tigers played Game 1 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- 2010 — Armando Galarraga lost a perfect game on a missed call with two outs in the ninth inning.
- 2023 — Tigers pitchers combined for a no-hitter against Toronto.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Comerica Park
Hotels, bars and restaurants near Comerica Park — every pick web-researched and source-cited.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
Element Detroit at the Metropolitan
Extended-stay hotel inside the restored 1925 Metropolitan Building, walking distance to Comerica Park.
Fan Stay
The Inn at 97 Winder
A ten-room boutique inn in an 1876 Second Empire mansion in historic Brush Park, just across from Comerica Park.
Bars & Pubs
Elwood Bar & Grill
Historic Art Moderne tavern wedged between Comerica Park and Ford Field, opening around stadium events.
Grand Trunk Pub
Historic downtown pub in a former Grand Trunk Railway ticket station, a short walk south of Comerica Park.
Tin Roof
Two-level live-music bar directly across from Comerica Park, with a rooftop patio overlooking the ballpark.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Buddy's Pizza
Downtown location of the Detroit-style pizza institution, with a slice counter for a quick pre-game bite.
Fan Eats
Detroit Beer Co.
Detroit's first brewpub, steps from Comerica Park, pairing house-made beers with an eclectic American menu.
Fan Eats
Golden Fleece
Family-run Greektown restaurant open since 1970, known for gyros, flaming saganaki and grilled lamb chops.
Detroit Tigers Rivalries
Frequently Asked Questions: Comerica Park
Comerica Park opened in 2000. Comerica Park is the open-air, retro-classic home of the Detroit Tigers in the heart of downtown Detroit, opened in 2000 to replace the historic Tiger Stadium. It is best known as the only Major League ballpark to feature both a Ferris wheel and a carousel inside its gates.
Detroit Tigers play their home games at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Comerica Park leans hard into Detroit specialties. Coney dogs and Greek gyros are widely available, and Little Caesars, the Detroit-born pizza chain, operates multiple stands. The Big Cat Court food hall gathers many of these options, and a dedicated Beer Hall pours local craft beers.
Seats behind home plate or on the third-base side give the best skyline views, while the upper deck offers solid, affordable sight lines. The QLINE streetcar runs along Woodward Avenue and stops about a block away, and Detroit's free People Mover has a nearby station. Numerous parking structures connect directly to the ballpark. Arrive early to ride the Ferris wheel and carousel.
Sources
Planning a trip? See the full Detroit travel guide for where to stay, eat and drink around Comerica Park.
