Publix Field At Joker Marchant Stadium

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium History

As the Spring Training home of the Detroit Tigers, Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida sees some of the best talent in the Major Leagues every spring. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, which opened to the public in 1966, is the second oldest stadium in the Grapefruit League, which has been in operation since the 1890's. The Tigers have been in Lakeland, Florida since 1934, which is currently the longest relationship between a Major League franchise and a Spring Training city. The Tigers are honored to incorporate the area's history as a World War II pilot training base into their complex. Two of the original hangars remain and are in use by the Detroit Tigers, showing the organization and Lakeland's community bond with the community's rich history. A multi-million renovation in 2003 has enhanced the look and experience of Joker Marchant Stadium, and is part of an effort of many Major Leagues organizations to make their Spring Training home look more similar to their home stadiums to delight the fans.

Joker Marchant Stadium Events

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium sees some incredible hardball action every spring when the Detroit Tigers take the field there for spring training. The Tigers compete as a member of Major League Baseball, the top baseball league in the world. As members of the American League Central, the Tigers find themselves pitted against the Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians for the division title in the regular season. In spring training, the Tiger compete in the Grapefruit League. Some of the toughest teams in baseball call the Grapefruit League home every spring, and they come to visit the Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on an annual basis. The New York Yankees are often one of the top teams in Grapefruit play, and whenever they come to this venue the stands are packed to the brim. Another top squad is the St. Louis Cardinals, who seem to make it to the World Series quite often. Other tough opponents include the Boston Red Sox and division rival Minnesota. There are some amazing games on the docket this spring at Joker Marchant Stadium, so check them all out for yourself live and in person.

Fan Experience

Major League Baseball features the cream of the crop when it comes to hurlers and sluggers, and these players are ready to put on a show for you and all of the other baseball fans in attendance at Joker Marchant Stadium this spring.

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Seating Layout

Joker Marchant Stadium has an amazing reputation within the Grapefruit League for great food and drink at the ballpark, while boasting spectacular views of the surrounding lakes. Over the years, the 9,000 seat stadium has undergone many notable renovations, including the addition of bleacher seats for Tigers fans down the left field line.

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Trivia

Can you name the Triple Crown winner that currently plays for the Detroit Tigers?

The answer is Miguel Cabrera, who became the first player to win the Triple Crown in many years just a couple of seasons ago.