Hey Detroit baseball fans are you ready? Tigers Opening Day for 2025 is just around the corner and it is going to be awesome! We have got all the details you need to know about the games the celebrations and how to get in on the action. From facing the World Series champs to the Home opener at Comerica Park get set for some serious Tigers baseball.
Tigers Take on the Dodgers in LA for Opening Day Series: Game Time How to Watch and Pitching Duel!
First up the Tigers are heading to sunny Los Angeles to kick off the season against the reigning World Series champion Dodgers. Talk about starting with a bang! This is not just one game it is a whole three-game series so you have plenty of chances to catch the action.
Game one is on Thursday March 27th at 7:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT. Want to watch it? It is going to be on ESPN. If you prefer radio you can tune into 97.1 FM for the Tigers broadcast or AM570 and KTNQ 1020 (Spanish-language) for the Dodgers. Dodgers fans in LA can also stream it on SNLA+.
Get ready for a pitching showdown! The Tigers are sending their ace and reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the mound. He will be facing off against another Cy Young caliber pitcher in Blake Snell for the Dodgers. This is actually the only Opening Day matchup this year featuring two Cy Young Award winners! How cool is that?
From LA to Detroit: Home Opener Block Parties Tickets and First Pitch Fun at Comerica Park!
After the road trip the Tigers are coming home for the Home opener at Comerica Park on Friday April 4th. Mark your calendars now! They are playing against the Chicago White Sox and first pitch is at 1:10 p.m. ET.
But the fun starts way before the game. For Opening Day and throughout the whole opening weekend there are going to be FREE block parties around Comerica Park. These parties start on April 4th and let you get the celebration going early. Gates at Comerica Park open at 10:30 a.m. giving you plenty of time to soak it all in.
And get this from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. it is Miller Lite Home Run Happy Hour at the Comerica Landing. You can grab select drinks and snacks for just $5. Score!
For the home opener itself expect some special pre-game action. Actor and Southfield native Keegan-Michael Key will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. And Saginaw's own Grammy winner Brian d’Arcy James will perform the national anthem. It is going to be a star-studded start to the home season.
Tigers and Dodgers Players to Watch: Who's Hot Who's Not and Injury Updates
Want to know who to keep an eye on during these Opening Day games? Here is a quick player rundown:
- Tigers Hot Bats: Spencer Torkelson is swinging well with a good spring training. Riley Greene is also hitting strong.
- Tigers Cold Bats: Akil Baddoo and Wenceel Pérez are looking to heat up after a slower spring.
- Dodgers Hot Bats: Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith both had a great showing in the Tokyo Series.
- Tigers Injuries: Center fielder Parker Meadows is out for at least a month. Matt Vierling is also injured. Alex Cobb is on the injured list.
- Dodgers Injuries: Mookie Betts' Opening Day status is uncertain due to illness. Freddie Freeman is feeling better after rib discomfort but is being monitored.
Keep an eye on these players as they kick off the season!
Ticket Time: How to Snag Tickets for Tigers Opening Day Games in LA and Detroit
Thinking about heading to a game? Here is the ticket scoop:
- Dodgers Games (LA): Tickets for the March 27th game at Dodger Stadium are available on the Dodgers website and other ticket sites. Prices range from around $180 to $691.
- Tigers Home Opener (Detroit): Limited tickets are still available for the April 4th home opener at Comerica Park on the Tigers website and sites like SeatGeek. Actual seats might be pricier starting over $200 on MLB.com but SeatGeek has options under $100. Standing room tickets are around $90 on both sites.
If you want to be there in person grab your tickets soon especially for the home opener as they are going fast!
Opening Day Checklist: Key Info for Tigers vs Dodgers and Home Opener
- Game 1 vs Dodgers (LA): Thursday March 27th 7:10 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Games 2 & 3 vs Dodgers (LA): Friday March 28th & Saturday March 29th (late night ET)
- Tigers Home Opener vs White Sox (Detroit): Friday April 4th 1:10 p.m. ET at Comerica Park
- Comerica Park Gates Open Home Opener: 10:30 a.m. ET April 4th
- Miller Lite Home Run Happy Hour: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Comerica Landing April 4th
- Free Block Parties: Opening Weekend (starting April 4th) around Comerica Park
- TV Broadcast: ESPN (March 27th Game)
- Radio Broadcast: 97.1 FM (Tigers) AM570 & KTNQ 1020 (Dodgers)
- Ticket Websites: Dodgers Team Website MLB.com SeatGeek
Get Ready for Tigers Baseball: Excitement Builds for Opening Day and a Season to Remember
So there you have it everything you need to know for Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2025! Whether you are heading to Dodger Stadium or Comerica Park or watching from home get ready to cheer on the Tigers as they start their season. It is going to be an exciting year and Opening Day is just the beginning. Let's go Tigers!