2018 : Detroit Tigers Begin Spring Training

When:
February 13, 2023 all-day
2023-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
2023-02-14T00:00:00-05:00

 

Joker Marchant Stadium 2017

PUBLIX FIELD AT JOKER MARCHANT STADIUM, Lakeland, Florida

Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers will report Tuesday, February 13, 2018, and participate in their first official workout on Wednesday. The rest of the squad is due five days later.

The Tigers are beginning their 82nd season in Lakeland, the longest current relationship between a Major League team and a spring training host city. This will be their 53rd season at Joker Marchant Stadium, also now called Publix Field after extensive renovations before last spring.

If you’re visiting Lakeland, Florida, you can purchase tickets at the Tiger Town box office. Call the ticket office at (863) 686-8075 for more information.

MLive will have daily on-site coverage from Tiger Town in Lakeland throughout the spring.

KEY DATES

Feb. 13 — Pitchers and catchers officially report

Feb. 14 — First official workout

Feb. 18 — Rest of squad officially reports

Feb. 19 — First full-squad workout

Feb. 22 — Exhibition opener against Florida-Southern College in Lakeland

Feb. 23 — Grapefruit League opener against the Yankees at Tampa

Feb. 24 — Grapefruit League home opener against the Blue Jays in Lakeland

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A 2017 visit to Detroit Tigers Spring Training